God is real, and her name is Taylor Swift. Whether or not you’re on board with Swiftie mania, it’s impossible to deny that the record-breaking artist is an industry-changing champion. From country to pop and rock to indie, she defies genre and definitely has a streak of emo running through her veins, as she’s noted Pete Wentz as a major songwriting inspiration in the past. After all, her vault tracks from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) include collaborations with Fall Out Boy and Paramore’s Hayley Williams. You also can’t forget “Two Is Better Than One” with Boys Like Girls or… Read more »
Since their inception, Dizzy has ensnared audiences under a spell with their irresistibly sugary-sweet indie-pop sound. It’s as if they possess an innate ability to effortlessly conjure bittersweet earworms that dig deep into the recesses of your being, setting loose a flutter of butterflies that reside in the stomach. At the heart of this captivating sonic journey is frontwoman Katie Munshaw, whose voice wields a dizzying hypnotic power. Her lyrical expressions are akin to a timeless elixir, imbibed during the precious final hours of youth, capturing emotions that span beyond our wildest thoughts. Each word she pens encapsulates the yearning,… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
Every year on March 31st, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating the resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere. This is a day dedicated to elevating voices and experiences from this community of incredibly strong and endlessly brave individuals. We are your sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. We are your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. The trans community is a diverse community and represent all ethnic and racial backgrounds. We are the voices coming through your stereo. The music industry is flooded with artists who identify within this community. We make rock music, pop… Read more »
Music had been my whole world, but this fest showed me that the world was even bigger and wilder than I could have imagined.
Over the last two years, most of us have had a lot of extra time at home. Some people chose to learn something new (I downloaded Duolingo and now hablo español), some people spent a lot of time on TikTok or Netflix (or both), and some people helped score a recreation of the cult classic The Princess Bride. Or at least that’s what Christo Bowman, lead singer of indie-rock band Bad Suns did. “I’ve never even seen the [original] movie,” says Bowman when I ask him about the experience. We’re chatting via Zoom—he’s in the green room at the Rialto… Read more »
Properties featured: Jim Gaffigan: Comedy Monster, Emily in Paris, Yearly Departed, Death to 2021, The Book of Boba Fett, Cobra Kai, Queer Eye, This Is Us, 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, Euphoria
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about punk artists’ opinions on wearing masks and getting vaccinated.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from The Maine, Twenty One Pilots, Waterparks, and more.
Shows featured: The Handmaid’s Tale, Headspace: Guide to Sleep, Yasuke, Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, Pet Stars, The Nevers, Pose
