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15 Minute Live Performances: Grace Weber

Back in June, Grace Weber gave us a glimpse into what a day in her life is like. When she's not grabbing coffee, hopping on…

Daniel Kohn / September 17, 2021

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How Radio Disney Shaped Modern Pop-Rock

Of the many guest spots on Willow Smith’s punk album, Lately I Feel Everything, one stands out: Avril Lavigne on "Grow," which evokes the bold…

Aliya Chaudhry / September 17, 2021

5 Albums I Can't Live Without

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Bob Guccione, Jr

Name Bob Guccione Jr. Best known for Depends who you ask! My beloved girlfriend thinks I’m a menace. Come to think of it, so…

Liza Lentini / September 17, 2021

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A Day in the Life of…Josh A

Josh A’s unique, signature blend of hip hop, rock and electronic music has garnered him more than 720 million worldwide streams. By the time he…

Liza Lentini / September 16, 2021

Interviews

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Poppy on Seeking ‘Inner Peace,’ the Beauty of Cry-Driving, Focused New LP ‘Flux’

On 2020's I Disagree, perpetual shapeshifter Poppy found catharsis within her "post-genre" chaos, utilizing whiplash transitions from djent-y metal to candy-coated electro-pop to many places in-between.

Ryan Reed / September 16, 2021

On the Record

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On the Record: José González’s Local Valley

Artist: José González Album: Local Valley Number of Tracks: 13 Label: Mute/City Slang Release Date: September 17, 2021…

Liza Lentini / September 16, 2021

Interviews

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25 Years Into Their Career, Big D and the Kids Table Just Want You to Do Your Art

David McWane has been in Big D and the Kids Table for a real long time. For that matter, he’s been the Boston-based ska punk…

Josh Chesler / September 15, 2021

Interviews

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Pool Hopping Through It All With Illuminati Hotties

It’s a perfect day for a swim in Los Angeles, but Sarah Tudzin is struggling to relax. The Illuminati Hotties frontwoman is trying and failing…

Dan Ozzi / September 15, 2021

Culture

The Reality Behind AR and VR

For the last decade at least, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have been touted multiple times as hot, emerging technologies on the cusp…

Gary Smith / September 14, 2021

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1996: The Year the Alternative Bubble Burst

If the first half of the ‘90s were alt-rock’s boom years — when formerly unknown bands were turning into multi-platinum sensations every few months —…

Al Shipley / September 13, 2021

5 Albums I Can't Live Without

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5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: The Weather Station

Name The Weather Station (Tamara Lindeman) Best known for Thinking too much. Current city Toronto. Really want to be…

Liza Lentini / September 10, 2021

All Eyes On

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Reintroducing Leon Thomas III, Drake’s Certified Secret Weapon

It’s the first Friday in September, and Leon Thomas III picks up the phone, recognizing my number without hesitation. We’ve been planning this call for…

Brenton Blanchet / September 10, 2021

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30 Artists Reflect on Metallica’s Black Album Turning 30

These days, Metallica's self-titled fifth LP (aka the Black Album) is hailed as a bona fide classic. Quite admirable, considering how upon its 1991 release…

Jason Pettigrew / September 10, 2021

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