Fefe Dobson was one of the few Black artists who epitomized the sound and feel of pop punk. In her AP digital cover story, the 2000s singer-songwriter gets her flowers.
Get to know TiaCorine, an "anime trap" artist who meshes musical worlds together. Tia delves into her much-anticipated debut album I Can't Wait, out now.
The fact that 2000 is more than two decades away is enough to send most millennials into a cold sweat. It wasn’t all good, but the middle school days were enough to get you ready for the world. Once the new millennium opened up, it felt like anything was possible, and there was a kickass soundtrack to go with it, too. And ...
Two years after their acclaimed second album, A Different Shade Of Blue, established Knocked Loose as solid hardcore contenders, it seemed the Kentucky outfit had raised their own bar almost too high. With the sophomore album curse well and truly broken, nobody could predict their next move — not least because they dropped their next EP, A Tear In The Fabric Of Life, by surprise in October.
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When it was time to start work on the second Snail Mail album, Lindsey Jordan only had a couple of songs ready. “If I don’t actually have anything to write about, I’m not gonna write anything. I don’t want to. I don’t want to waste my time — I don’t want to waste anybody else’s time,” she says.
Speaking on Zoom from a London hotel room she’s j...
Beloved annual music retrospective Spotify Wrapped is here. Each year, Spotify offers users a chance to revisit their favorite songs and most embarrassing guilty pleasures, pulling together your most-played songs, artists and podcasts.
This year’s Wrapped goes even further. Wrap...
The Grammy-winning producer FINNEAS has been named the No. 1 songwriter on Spotify in 2020.
The algorithm for judging the top songwriters had been created by music rights data service blòkur, determined by a variety of factors.
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The first factor depends on popularity and is based on the number of days each song spent on the top
In the music world, everybody has to start somewhere. While a producer’s early albums are their proving ground for a bright future in the field, they also need luck on their side to find a successful band and a scene-changing album to springboard the rest of their career into the stratosphere.
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Add a dash of Fall Out Boy, a sprinkle of Drake, a pinch of the 1975 and a hint of Kanye West and you’ll end up with a sound that’s nearly impossible to replicate. The mastermind behind this fool-proof recipe is none other than Hopeless Records’ latest addition to their stacked roster—a singer-songwriter who was practically born with music in his blood. Throughout 2019 and 20...
Paris Texas have released their debut project, BOY ANONYMOUS. The self-produced 8-track mixtape is available now via DSPs.
The new recording follows the mysterious rise of Paris Texas, the joint project of Louie Pastel and Felix. The duo crept onto the scene through a chain of drops including “FORCE OF HABIT,” “SITUATIONS” and “HEAVY METAL.” Along the way, they offered...
While we love when artists gift us with never-before-heard songs, there’s just something about a cover that will always get us excited.
Since the Punk Goes Pop days, scene artists covering pop tracks have been a popular trend, and vice versa. Through u...
On Tuesday, hardcore artist EU1OGY unveiled his debut full-length album DAGGERS. In celebration of the release, he has dropped a powerful new video for his latest single “HOT BOY.”
Inspired by relationships that have gone awry, the striking “HOT BOY” visual offers just a taste of the genre-blending style and personal narrative EU1OGY incorporates into all of his music.
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The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards is airing live from Los Angeles Sunday with host Trevor Noah. The Grammys ceremony was postponed from its original date in January over COVID-19 concerns and is now broadcasting with a mix of in-person and virtual participation on CBS...
Using tarot cards is the ultimate form of spiritual guidance for many young people today. It’s especially true for those who are delving into the world of witchcraft or astrology.
For those who are unfamiliar, tarot cards have illustrations and meanings attached to them that do not predict the future. They rath...
It's safe to say that 2020 was unlike any other year we've experienced. Due to coronavirus, many of us stayed at home and streamed a lot of music on Spotify and binge-watched plenty of movies and films on Netflix, Hulu and more.
Now, Spotify has finally unveiled the artists, albums and songs the world streamed the most in 2020 and the results may surprise you...
Last week, the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were unveiled. Although the list of nominees marked a slew of personal triumphs and industry firsts, it also included plenty of snubs many weren't happy about. Among the list of snubbed artists is Halsey who earned zero nominations for her album Manic which debuted earlier this year...
While we’ll never complain about hearing live music ever again, there’s something special about getting to watch an artist you love cover a song by another musician. Whether it's during a concert or impromptu at a karaoke bar, some of our favorite artists have proven over the years that they’re never afraid to belt out a cover on a whim.
Some have done it...