There’s Meatbodies, and then there’s Body Meat. They’re not the same thing. Body Meat is the alias of Chris Taylor, but not the Chris Taylor from Grizzly Bear. Instead, this Chris Taylor is a Philly DIY artist who’s been making chaotic, splattery, rhythmically playful music since 2016. Body Meat has released the EPs Truck Music […]
Cage The Elephant Frontman Explains Mental Health Crisis Behind His Weapons Arrest
In January of last year, Cage The Elephant singer Matthew Shultz was arrested for illegal gun possession. Two loaded guns had been found by police in his NYC hotel room, along with Polaroids of them and handwritten notes, one of which said, “I will protect myself if I am attacked.” In June, he avoided jail […]
The Damned’s Classic ‘80s Lineup Announces First North American Tour In 35 Years
Last week, the Damned were revealed as a part of the wild No Values Festival lineup alongside many punk greats. On Monday, they announced a North American tour, their first with their classic ’80s lineup in 35 years. The Damned is Dave Vanian on vocals, Paul Gray on guitar, Captain Sensible on bass, and Rat […]
Thank You, I’m Sorry – “When I Come East”
Last fall, the Minneapolis band Thank You, I’m Sorry released a new full-length album Growing In Strange Places, and one of its singles, “Mirror,” landed on our best songs of the week list. They recently announced a new EP called Repeating Threes, which will be out next week — it’s their first self-release. Lead single […]
Life’s Question – “When I Meet God”
The Chicago/Philadelphia band Life’s Question has nailed a version of hardcore that’s got plenty of swaggering, moshy bounce while still making room for metallic guitar theatrics and big, bold melodies. In 2022, Life’s Question released a really good debut album called World Full Of… The group’s members also play in hardcore bands like Pain Of […]
Courtney Love Joins Billie Joe Armstrong For Covers Set, Says “I’ll Be Back In Hole”
Last month, Green Day shared their new album Saviors. Tonight in London, Billie Joe Armstrong took a break from Green Day duties to perform in his cover band the Coverups at The Garage. He was joined on stage by Courtney Love for a couple songs. Covers of the night included the Ramones, Nirvana, the Pretenders, […]
Miracle Legion Announce Reunion Tour
In 2016, Miracle Legion played their first show in 20 years. Earlier this month, they appeared on the lineup for Solid Sound Festival, and today they shared dates for a reunion tour. Though it’s only six dates, a tour from the New Haven indie rock band is a gift considering they said their performance in […]
Karen Salicath Jamali Strikes a Chord with “Angel Calling”
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, where trends come and go like fleeting whispers, Karen Salicath Jamali emerges as a bold voice, unapologetically weaving her narrative through the delicate strands of melody and rhythm. With her latest release, “Angel Calling,” Karen invites listeners into a world where the ethereal meets the earthly, where the […]
Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: Two Men Guilty Of Killing Run-DMC Star
A federal jury found two men guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay (pictured) in a Brooklyn courtroom today, Billboard reports. The Run-DMC DJ, born Jason William Mizell, was killed in Queens in 2002, but the case remained cold for almost two decades before two suspects were arrested in 2020. Both of those suspects — Karl […]
Anastasia Coope – “He Is On His Way Home, We Don’t Live Together”
Anastasia Coope is only 21, but she’s been making gentle, evocative experimental music for a few years, and she’s made fans out of people like Animal Collective and Liars. Coope’s music uses voices, guitars, and choral sounds in unexpected ways, as you can hear in the Bandcamp EPs that she’s already released. Now, Coope has […]