The Vince Staples Show + Black Absurdism


Our Rioters were so busy getting down with Usher during the Super Bowl that they only managed to squeeze in one new segment all about The Vince Staples Show, before throwing it back to our other conversations about Black absurdism.

Mrs & Mr Spy Second Helping


We know how much y’all loved our Mrs & Mr Spy episode last year and now we’re back for another mission. Hear our Rioters’ hot takes on the Grammys, Argylle, Mr & Mrs Smith, Wild Cards, and the new Avatar: The Last Airbender trailer.

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10 Black Pop-Punk & Alt-Rock Acts Everyone Should Know


From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »

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American Teeth Shares Deeply Personal ‘A Wake’ EP, “Sand Dollars” Video


Singer-songwriter American Teeth, aka Elisha Noll, is back with his new EP A Wake alongside a new music video for “Sand Dollars.” “I wrote this song about a day or two after my dad died, when I was walking on the beach and stepped onto the sand to find thousands of sand dollars sprawled across the beach,” Noll says. “It was the first time I connected an event with my dad after he died, and gave me hope that he was still with me.” On his social media, Noll shared a gorgeous, bittersweet video listening to a recording of his late… Read more »

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Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties Announce U.S. & UK Tour Dates


Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties are ready to hit the road throughout the U.S. and the UK this spring. Recently, the 16-person ensemble released the title track of their forthcoming record, “In Lieu Of Flowers,” marked by euphoria-inducing horns, eclectic orchestral strings, and even an accordion. The project is headed by The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell who portrays the persona of “Aaron West.” The fictional musical narrative is marked with grief, divorce, and death, which has ultimately caused myriad complications. The group’s upcoming album, In Lieu Of Flowers, arrives on April 12 via Hopeless Records. Five years after their… Read more »

Oscars 2024 Nominations Live


Recorded live as the 2024 Oscar nominations dropped, hear our Rioters’ immediate reactions as they run through the list.

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Green Day ‘Saviors’ Tracks Ranked


The day is finally here! Today marks the highly anticipated release of Green Day‘s fourteenth album, Saviors—a momentous occasion as the legendary trio unveils their first collection of new music in almost four years. As we delve into the 15-track album, each listener is bound to form their unique opinions, fall in love with and possibly loathe tracks based on moods, messages, and the overall approach to the sound and style. To add to the excitement, we’ve taken the liberty of ranking all the tracks based on our early listening experience—from favorites that resonated deeply, like “Bobby Sox” and “Father… Read more »

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