Lexa Gates’ “What You Wish For” Is a Deadpan Look at Small-Time Success
For the Queens-bred rapper and singer, being so cool has its drawbacks.
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Let’s All Take a Moment to Luxuriate in the Immaculate Sting-ness of Mk.gee’s “Rockman”
The unlikely breakout star returns with a minimalist track that lives up to his burgeoning legend.
Haley Heynderickx’s “Gemini” Is Reminder to Stop Hating on Yourself
The Portland folk-rocker makes going through it sound utterly gorgeous on her new song.
Ka Gave All of Himself at His Pop-Ups
Remembering the late indie rap hero, who was a scarce public presence but always made time for his devout fans.
The History of Red Hot, the Pioneering Social Change Organization, in 8 Great Songs
Ahead of ‘Transa,’ a new project for trans charities featuring Sade and André 3000, Red Hot founder John Carlin talks about wrangling Nirvana through Kurt Cobain’s babysitter and accidentally releasing the first-ever Wilco song.
Confessions of a Spotify Vandal
A folk-pop mischief-maker who goes by Catbreath has collected hundreds of thousands of streams by giving his songs prankish titles like “Chill Music,” “Gym Bangers,” and “My Discover Weekly.”
Is Gavin Rossdale Trying to Kill Me?
Exhibit A: the promotional photo for the Bush singer's new cooking show, ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’
At Rap Showcase Crate Sessions, the Beats Are the Stars
How a couple of young promoters turned their love of Dilla and Madlib into a community-forward space for producers to shine.
Los Campesinos! Leader Gareth David on How to Survive Indie Rock With Your Dignity Intact
Eighteen years into their career, the UK indie lifers are enjoying their greatest successes while remaining truer than ever to their DIY principles.
I Still Think About It All the Time
Twenty-nine brain fizzes on Charli XCX’s ‘Brat,’ the year’s most omnipotent pop album
This One Weird Email Helps Explain the Horrible State of Concert Ticketing
On the secondary market, tickets are now going for as much as $20,000. Why hasn’t the government stepped in?