Sophie Smith

Features1 week ago

‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’: When Weezer Returned To Their Roots

On ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End,’ alt.rockers Weezer got real and returned to their roots for their ninth studio album.
Features2 weeks ago

‘Lonerism’: Tame Impala’s Grand Psychedelic Pop Experiment

Tame Impala’s ‘Lonerism’ is a grand experiment in psychedelic pop, paired with eloquent, introspective lyricism.
Features3 weeks ago

The Best Duets of All Time: 72 Karaoke Classics

The best duets of all time. Open your ears, and enjoy the company of two voices, very often singing as one, and always singing brilliantly.
Features4 weeks ago

The Best Wedding Songs: Tunes For The Reception, Dance Party, And More

Whether it’s to soundtrack the ceremony, the reception, or the first dance of the evening, let's raise a glass to newlyweds the world over with the best wedding songs.
Features1 month ago

Star-Spangled Banner Performances: The 15 Most Awe-Inspiring Versions

Fifteen of the best ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ performances – from soulful balladry to all-out guitar shreds – proving that “traditional” doesn’t always need to be dull.
Features1 month ago

Best Hanukkah Songs: 25 Ways To Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

From traditional tunes to offbeat comedy numbers, the 25 best Hanukkah songs will light up all eight nights of your celebrations.
Features3 months ago

The Most Surprising Musical Friendships

From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
Features3 months ago

‘The Beano Album’: John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers And Eric Clapton Create A Classic

Affectionately known as ‘the Beano album,’ Bluesbreakers forever changed the landscape of rock music.
Features3 months ago

Beauty And The Beat: How The Go-Go’s Created A New Wave Pop Classic

The Go-Go’s channelled their LA punk roots into an impeccable new wave pop classic with their 1981 debut album, ‘Beauty and the Beat.’
Features3 months ago

The 70 Best Breakup Songs Of All Time: Love Is A Battlefield

For every love song that blasts across the airwaves, an equal amount of tunes were written about the less sunny side of love.
Features4 months ago

Charley Patton – The First Rock and Roller?

Charley Patton was the inspiration for every Delta bluesman that followed in his wake. His influence still resonates today.
Features4 months ago

‘Chicago/The Blues/Today!’: An Influential Blues Masterpiece

This 1966 blues compilation helped create new opportunities for its artists and influenced countless rock musicians along the way.
News7 months ago

Iggy Pop Set To Appear In Film ‘Blue Iguana’

The dark comedy also stars Bob Saget, Joel David Moore, and Carly Chaikin.
News7 months ago

‘Bluewerks’ Celebrates Travel-Themed Lo-Fi Compilation With Hong Kong Pop-Up

Lo-Fi series ‘Bluewerks’ marks a new collaboration between Astralwerks and Blue Note Records.
News7 months ago

Montreux Jazz Festival Will Return With Reimagined Format

The 55th edition of the Swiss festival takes place July 2-17.

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