Ilana Kaplan

A freelance writer and editor living in Brooklyn, Ilana has written for Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Refinery29 and more.

Features4 days ago

Best Amy Winehouse Songs: 20 Soulful Essentials

In the short span of her career, Amy Winehouse forged a soulful pop template that has spawned countless imitators, but there is only one Amy.
News1 week ago

Nancy Wilson On Her Debut Solo Album, The Future of Heart And Writing Material For ‘Almost Famous’

While ‘Almost Famous’ debuted over 20 years ago, the film and its soundtrack – both love letters to rock’n’roll – have remained as relevant as ever for Nancy Wilson.
Features6 months ago

Back To The Basement: 10 DIY Music Venues And The Scenes They Launched

DIY venues are deeply loved, but not always preserved. These ten venues have been essential incubators for punk, hip-hop and electronica DIY scenes the world over.
Features6 months ago

Best Female Rock Singers: An Essential Top 30 Countdown

Women have long dominated the rock scene, whether they’ve been acknowledged for it or not. Here are some of the best female rock singers to grace the stage.
Features8 months ago

9 Influential DIY Musicians Worth Rediscovering

From a 50s-era guitar pioneer to 70s post-punk heroes of Britain's DIY scene, here are just a few musicians who embodied the DIY music ethos.
Features1 year ago

“Teenage Dream” At 10: How Five Artists Were Influenced By Katy Perry

“Teenage Dream” was a song that defined a decade, in honor of the single (and album’s) tenth anniversary, here are five artists on song’s influence.

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