The thing about mythmaking is, it’s a lot cooler when other people do it for you. Except for maybe when it’s a state attorney aiming to send you to prison until Barron Trump’s re-elected president. Staring into the judge’s eyes during Young Thug’s RICO trial a few years ago, a Georgia state prosecutor was doing just that as he told …

Ultra-theatrical punk rock stars AFI have been through many different phases in their long career, and their new album Silver Bleeds The Black Sun… represents a new one. For one thing, Davey Havok has that crazy mustache situation now. For another, they’ve signed with Run For Cover, a label that’s never taken on a band this hugely famous before. On …

It’s the year of Britpop revival. In last night’s case, Gene reunited at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds to play a two-hour set. Gene — singer Martin Rossiter, guitarist Steve Mason, bassist Kevin Miles and drummer Matt James — formed in London in 1993. They released their fourth and last studio album Libertine in 2001 and split in 2004. Yesterday’s …

We’ve been waiting for eight years for a new album from the consistently fascinating R&B explorer Miguel, and we’re finally about to get it. Next month, Miguel will release his new album Coas, and he’s already shared the singles “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U)” and “El Pleito.” Today, he’s got a new one called “RIP,” and it’s easily my favorite …

After a nine-year hiatus, emo revival greats Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) kicked off their reunion tour Saturday night in Ferndale, Michigan, not far from their Fenton hometown. At one point they brought up a fan onstage to sing on “An Idea Is A Greater Monument Than A Cathedral” from their 2009 debut What It Takes To Move …

If you follow women’s fútbol, you already know Deyna Castellanos — the Venezuelan forward whose footwork and fearless play have made her one of the brightest stars in the NWSL. If you don’t, there’s no better time to start following her careerr. At just 26, Castellanos has already carved out a legacy as a trailblazer The post Fútbol Star Deyna …

“Who sucked out the feeling?” Knoxville alt-rockers Superdrag asked that question 1996’s “Sucked Out,” the band’s biggest-ever hit. All these years later, we’re still looking for the person who sucked out the feeling. Superdrag are back in action these days, presumably on the hunt for feeling-suckers. A few weeks ago, they played their first LA show in 17 years. Their …

Before he became the lead singer of Fun., Nate Ruess was one half of 2000s indie pop duo the Format with Sam Means. This past Saturday, the Format reunited in their Phoenix hometown, playing their first show in nearly 20 years at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Not only did they play favorites and deep cuts from their two-album catalogue, but …

Next year, Welsh legends Super Furry Animals are bringing their technicolored magic back to the stage for the first time since 2016. The quintet are returning with six Supacabra Tour dates across Britain and Ireland, opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. They will be performing in Cardiff, Glasgow, Llandudno, Manchester and London.

The Clairo shade has gotten out of control. Yesterday, while headlining All Things Go Festival at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City, the “Sexy To Someone” singer’s set was cut short due to a strict curfew at 10PM. Her mic was cut in the middle of performing “Juno,” before fan favorites “Bags” and “Sofia.” Forest Hills and the surrounding …