In 2022, a controversial police raid on the Ohio home of musician Afroman—best known for his 2000 chart-topping novelty anthem “Because I Got High”—sparked a protracted legal battle that has now reached a fever pitch in court. Authorities suspected Afroman of drug possession and kidnapping, yet the search yielded zero evidence, and no charges were […]
Anushka Is the Self-Produced Teen You Need to Know
Most 16-year-olds are figuring out their coffee order. Anushka is figuring out her sonic identity, and doing it without a label, a producer, or a co-writer in sight. Her debut single, “My Valentine,” arrived the way the best introductions do: quietly, and with something real to say. No industry machinery behind it. No team of […]
Rosalía Kicks Off Lux Tour, Apologizes For Picasso Comments
Following a high-profile live debut of “Berghain” alongside Björk at the 2026 BRIT Awards, Spanish superstar Rosalía has officially launched her highly anticipated Lux Tour. The opening night at the LDLC Arena outside of Paris served as a sprawling showcase for her latest pop masterpiece, Lux, featuring a series of live performances that captivated the […]
Ex-KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Selling New Album For $2 Million
In a move that feels ripped straight from the headline-grabbing playbook of Martin Shkreli or the Wu-Tang Clan, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has announced that his latest musical endeavor, Guitarmageddon, comes with an eye-watering price tag of $2 million. This release marks the first full-length album from the Vinnie Vincent Invasion since 1996, though […]
Anna Calvi – “Is This All There Is?” (Feat. Matt Berninger)
The UK’s avant-garde powerhouse Anna Calvi is poised to expand her creative horizons with the upcoming release of her latest project, Is This All There Is?, a compelling EP centered on the art of the duet. Following a series of highly anticipated collaborations that have already garnered significant buzz—including a haunting interpretation of Bonnie “Prince” […]
Watch Geese Debut Extremely Sick New Song “Apollo” In Berlin
Not too terribly long ago, Geese released Getting Killed, which was our favorite album of 2025. Thus far in 2026, Geese have hit a ton of career benchmarks. They performed on SNL. They won the BRIT Award for International Group Of The Year. Guitarist Emily Green made her runway debut at Givenchy’s Paris Fashion Week […]
The Number Ones: Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open”
April 17, 2021 STAYED AT #1:2 Weeks In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. The column is now biweekly, alternating with The Alternative Number Ones on Mondays. Book Bonus […]
Diane Warren Breaks Record For Most Oscar Nominations Without A Win
At the 98th Academy Awards, history was made—though perhaps not the kind one hopes for. As the ceremony unfolded, the Best Original Song category saw “Golden”—the massive hit from Kpop Demon Hunters—take home the Oscar. For legendary songwriter Diane Warren, the evening marked a bittersweet milestone: her 17th competitive nomination without a single victory, officially […]
Oscars 2026: Kpop Demon Hunters Wins Best Song, Sinners Wins Best Score
The 2026 Academy Awards have officially concluded, delivering a landmark night for music in cinema. As the 98th Oscars ceremony unfolded, the industry celebrated a diverse array of sonic achievements, with the evening’s top honors in music going to two distinct but equally powerful projects: Kpop Demon Hunters and the critically acclaimed drama Sinners. A […]
Diane Warren Breaks Record For Most Oscar Nominations Without A Win
“Golden” won Best Original Song at tonight’s 98th Academy Awards. The Kpop Demon Hunters megahit sung by fictional group Huntr/x had already triumphed in the category at this year’s Grammys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards, and the Netflix movie also won Best Animated Feature. Mark Sonnenblick and EJA’s record-breaking chart-topper was the clear front-runner. […]