In the wake of Neil Peart‘s death, interest in Rush — the band that featured his virtuosic drumming and thought-provoking lyrics for more than 40 years — has surged, propelling their 1976 prog-rock masterpiece 2112 onto the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart. From January 10th through January 16th, the …
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The world has watched in horror in recent months as devastating bushfires have torn through Australia, claiming 24 lives and displacing thousands of families. For Courtney Barnett, who lives in Melbourne, not far from some of the worst-affected areas, the crisis has hit close to home. This week, the singer-songwriter …
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So, How Was Your Decade is a series in which the decade’s most innovative musicians answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their decade. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Sharon Van Etten’s 2010s could be subtitled A Tale of Two Half-Decades: A …
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David Byrne has shot down rumors of a Talking Heads reunion, days after an unverified “official” Instagram account tied to the long-dormant band sparked hope among fans. On Tuesday, fans first became aware of the launch of @talkingheadsofficial, which touted itself as the “Official Instagram account for Talking Heads. The …
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A Patreon subscription account accusing R. Kelly of abuse and manipulation purported to be run by one of his girlfriends, Joycelyn Savage, was shut down after its owner failed to verify Savage’s identity. Last Friday, an Instagram account allegedly belonging to Savage posted the message, “There’s something I need to …
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