Six Songs to Hear Today | Sept. 12, 2018

Everything (and everybody) old is renewed in today's six-pack of new songs. Hear for yourself: 1 | Guitarist Marc Ribot enlisted the inimitable Tom Waits for his new song Bella...

Indie Roundup | Sept. 11, 2018

Every day I get press releases from indie bands with new songs, albums and videos to hype. Here's the latest batch: • Dream-pop duo Beach House have not one but...

Back Stories | My 2001 Interview With Jello Biafra

Like every other teenage lunkhead who heard Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, I was a big Dead Kennedys fan back in the ’80s. I even saw them during their...

Six Songs to Hear Today | Sept. 10, 2018

Another day, another crop of new songs to get you through. Here's a six-pack of sounds to stream: 1 | Canadian punks Fucked Up offered up the typically fierce House...

SXSW Reveals Initial Speakers for 2019

I remember when you used to have to wait until January (or even later) for South by Southwest to announce their keynote speakers. Not any more. For those who...

R.E.M. at the BBC | Press Release

Forget Radio Free Europe — here's R.E.M. at the BBC. This fall, just in time for your holiday shopping, the beloved Athens rockers are releasing a massive box set...

Indie Roundup | Sept. 8, 2018

Every day I get press releases from indie bands with new songs, albums and videos to hype. Here's the latest batch: • Tokyo Police Club share the video for their...

Now Playing | Best New Music

The Shuffle Button