Stereogum — Al Jardine got to know Brian Wilson when the two of them played high school football together in Hawthorne, California, and he started off as a founding member of the Beach Boys in 1961 — the only one who wasn’t related to Wilson by blood. Jar... more info

Stereogum — Last fall, Neil Young and his wife Daryl Hannah visited Lakefield College School’s Northcote Campus and were inspired to help restore the farmhouse and cabins. Last night (May 23), Young did a benefit show at the Ontario school and his set inclu... more info

Stereogum — Neil Young has a brand-new band. At last year’s Farm Aid, Young introduced his new backing band the Chrome Hearts, with Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ, Micah Nelson on guitar, Corey McCormick on bass, and Anthony LoGerfo on drums. Young and his... more info

Obscure Sound — The third single from Seattle-based Forest Ray‘s upcoming album, “Send My Love” enamors with a heartfelt country-tinged rock appeal. A twangy sound radiates from steel guitar and fiddle, while lush synths provide a textured backing. Shades of N... more info

Stereogum — One of Donald Trump’s obsessions is lashing out at his celebrity critics. Last week, after Bruce Springsteen made anti-Trump speeches a big part of his current European tour, Trump posted insults and threats against Springsteen on his Truth Soci... more info

Stereogum — Farm Aid, the benefit festival that raises money for American farmers, started in 1985 in Champaign, Illinois, and its lineup included concert founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, among others. After that, Farm Aid became an a... more info

Stereogum — Last month marked five years of Fiona Apple’s critically acclaimed album Fetch The Bolt Cutters . Since then, the beloved, enigmatic musician has shared new covers of Neil Young, the Waterboys, and Don Heffington, and she appeared on tracks by ... more info

Antimusic Rock — Neil Young, along with his new band, The Chrome Hearts announce their debut full-length album Talkin To The Trees more info

Stereogum — It’s always interesting when Neil Young writes a song about current events. In 2002, for instance, Young released “Let’s Roll” on the album Are You Passionate?. It’s his tribute to the passengers on United 93 — the ones who fought the ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Billy Bragg released The Internationale. The struggle carries on. Read our Combat Rock Sound Check featuring The Internationale, plus albums by Neil Young, the Clash, Pink Floyd, Edwin Starr and Pearls Before Swine: The post Billy... more info