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Ear Candy: Transitions
Happy Boxing Day, my Ear Candy crew! 2026 is almost upon us and there's something about the start of a new year that begs for ... -
My Favorite Album: Devon Thompson Digs The Smiths
The Smiths Louder Than Bombs (Sire) Alternative-indie artist Devon Thompson told us about her love for a Smiths comp. Devon Thompson: My favorite album of ... -
4 Non Blondes Reenergized at the Roxy
Photos by Alex Kluft, taken on December 16. For quite a few years, Linda Perry was quick to reply "Hell no" to any request from ... -
GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Folk Album
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Folk ... -
Mixed Notes January 2026: Nora Hatehi, Susannah Joffe, Queen Quail, and More
Naïka Drops Defiant New French-English Anthem “Matador” French-Haitian singer and global pop artist Naïka makes a striking return with “MATADOR,” a bold bilingual anthem that confronts patriarchal expectations and reclaims ... -
Staff Picks with Wizzard, Otis Redding, Six13, and Bleachers
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! Senior Editor Brett Callwood Wizzard "I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday" A glitter rock Xmas standard. Turn it up! Associate Editor ... -
TEC Tracks presents “Hitmaker Talk"
Pictured: Seven-time GRAMMY® winner and contender for Producer of the Year, Sounwave. According to news this week, "TEC Tracks at The NAMM Show will host ... -
Vinyl Minded, Gift Guide Edition Vol. 4
Chip Kinman Chip Kinman (In the Red) As a member of beloved punks The Dils and then a number of other projects, all with his ... -
The Best Gig I Ever Saw: A Question of Cheap Trick
David White, drummer with L.A. mod band The Question, told us about his Cheap Trick experience... David White: I’ve had a lifelong love affair with ... -
GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Contemporary Blues Album
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Contemporary ... -
Song Biz, January 2026: What's Going On This Month?
SMP Renews Daecolm Daecolm renews (2016) global publishing with Sony Music Publishing, for existing and futures. With 420+ million streams for 2024’s “I Adore You,” ... -
Jim Peterik Can't Do Without His Gibson Les Paul
Jim Peterik of World Stage, Ides of March, Pride of Lions and, of course, Survivor, told us about his Gibson Les Paul love. Jim Peterik: ... -
Triple L.A. punk threat at the Regent
A January 2 show at the Regent features the explosive trio of TSOL, The Zeros, and The Pandoras, plus openers Roundeye and River Ratts. After ... -
Vinyl Minded, Gift Guide Edition Vol. 3
The Monkees Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd (Rhino/Warner) Part of the wonderful Rhino High Fidelity, arguably the most adventurous album by The Monkees has ... -
A Song That Changed My Life: The Struts’ Luke Spiller on Gordon Lightfoot
The Band Members: Luke Spiller, lead vocals; Adam Slack, guitar; Jed Elliott, bass; Gethin Davies, drums. The Storyteller: Luke Spiller The Song: The honey-smooth baritone voice of ... -
GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Traditional Blues Album
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Traditional ... -
Studio Mix January 2026: Leif Vollebekk, Dijon, Slash, and more!
ALOE BLACC REUNITES WITH FORMER ACTIVISION CEO ERIC HIRSHBERG ON “FOR REAL”Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg and GRAMMY-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc have reunited for “For Real,” a powerful new single ... -
Video of the Week: Keyah/Blu Gets Festive With Rudolph
Genre-defying London rapper Keyah/Blu has released a perfect, contemporary holiday song for the festive season. "Rudolph" combines grime, hyperpop, hip-hop and synth-pop into something genuinely ... -
Vinyl Minded, Gift Guide Edition Vol. 2
Frank Sinatra Long Ago, Far Away (1943-1951) (SING) 5XLP Deluxe Box Set Five albums, all jam-packed with live gems by Ol' Blue Eyes, originally recorded ... -
GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Bluegrass Album
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Bluegrass ...
