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Easy Like Sunday Morning • Cooper Hoffman is an accidental superstar in the making

CDs Are Back, And We Think We Know Why • Data shows that Gen Z fans are listening to music from the Nineties and earlier on those shiny round discs

Glen Hansard 1970–2026 • Remembering the street-busking balladeer turned conflicted folk-rock star.

BTS Skip The Grammys. Will Others Follow? • Experts say the South Korean superstars’ decision reflects their unique position in the music industry

The Address Where Nyc Music Lives • The Music Building, New York’s scrappy but influential studio complex, approaches its 50th anniversary

Troye Sivan ‘It’s Ok To Take Your Time And Let Things Build’ • The Australian pop star spent a whirlwind couple of years on tour and on TV. Now, he’s back with a new album — and he’s feeling more introspective than ever

Rahm Emanuel Is Ready To ‘Rumble’ • The always pugnacious Democrat is still up for the fight. This time around, though, he seems to be spoiling to go after the left as much as the right

Reasons To Love Rock • New scenes, rising bands, and live surprises: In 2026 and beyond, guitars (and more!) are back

Because Geese Are The Real Deal • Sold-out shows, psyop rumors, and secret sessions: New York’s most talked-about band has a lot on its mind

Because Die Spitz Will Melt Your Face

Because Lifeguard Might Be The Best Guitar Torturers Since Sonic Youth

Because Beyoncé’s Rock Era Is Coming

Because Noise Will Bring Us Together

Because Metallica Can Still Thrill ’Em All

Because Classic Rock Lives On Tiktok

Because Olivia Rodrigo Is The Best Arena-Rock Act In Years

Because Shoegaze Has Never Been Bigger

Because Small Clubs Support Thriving Local Scenes

Because Rainbow Kitten Surprise Rule

Because Caribbean Punk Is Heating Up

Because Mosh Pits Are Fun As Hell

Because Bleachers Make Analog Music For A Digital World

Because All Of These Bands Keep Trading Drummers

Because 80 Is The New 60 On The Road

Because Rock Shows At Tiny Clubs Are Worth Archiving For Future Listeners

Because Goth Fashion Is Back

Because New Scenes Are Buzzing Around The World

Because Backline Care Is Providing Mental Health Support To Musicians In Need

Because Alice Bag Is Fighting To Defend Immigrant Rights

Because Emily Lazar Is Making Your Favorite Artists Sound Even Better

Because Wednesday Hit So Hard

Because Mannequin Pussy Are Louder Than Ever

Because Vinyl Lives On In The Hearts Of Music Lovers

Bill Burr ‘I Didn’t Want To Be The Angry Guy’

Ms. Rachel Is Sin Ging Through It • The children’s YouTuber has drawn outrage and adoration for her work. As her first album drops, can she survive internet fame?

Why We Will Always Love Dolly Parton • Behind the glitter, she was the toughest, most soulful of songwriters — and she belonged to everybody

We Could All Agree On Dolly....