New York Post — Three decades after he made his album debut, 2024 has been the Year of Usher, from his latest album "Coming Home" and the Super Bowl halftime show to his new tour and con... more info
Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Talking Heads released Stop Making Sense. Same as it ever was. Read our review of its essential reissue:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Ben Folds. Be the best imitation of yourself. Check out the killer mix tape Mr. Folds made us back in the day:
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Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, the dB’s released Like This. And then there were three. Read our ‘80s power-pop feature on the dB’s, Let’s Active, Dwight Twilley and more:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nathan Larson (Shudder To Think, A Camp, film scorer). Sweet 54 year old. Read Pansy Division in MAGNET on Larson:
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Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Aerosmith released Pump. EMHO woody alert! Read John Brodeur (Bird Streets) in MAGNET on The Making Of Pump:
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Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday George Jones. Shine on. Read Diamond Rugs in MAGNET on the legendary Possum, one of the very best country singers of all time:
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New York Post — While it’s no longer the must-attend affair that it once was, the 2024 VMAs still had the almighty Taylor Swift, who won her fifth Video of the Year award for “Fortni... more info
New York Post — After making history at the 2024 Grammy Awards by winning Album of the Year for a fourth time, Taylor Swift has now over 25 VMA wins — making her the most decorated mus... more info
Obscure Sound — Tennessee-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Boski unveils a charismatic rock appeal throughout Feels Like The End, an album whose blend of excitably original hooks... more info
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The MTV Video Vanguard Award is bestowed annually at the VMAs to an artist who’s made an “outstanding contributions” and “profound impact” on music videos an... more info
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Sabrina Carpenter has been on a roll since April’s “Espresso,” which was followed by the just-as-great “Please Please Please.” Last month, she released her h... more info
New York Post — Eminem is up for eight awards and played material off his latest 12th studio album, "The Death of Slim Shady," at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday. more info
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Kendrick Lamar isn’t done releasing new music this year. After spending the first half of 2024 laying waste to Drake, Kendrick was announced as the headliner for the... more info
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The MTV Video Music Awards just kicked off at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Eminem opened the show with an extended performance of his recent hit “Houdini” and “Someb... more info
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Last month, Morrissey revealed on his website that he said yes to a Smiths reunion tour offer, whereas Johnny Marr ignored it. Today, the provocative British singer po... more info