Billy Joel, Public Enemy, Joan Jett, more stars who recorded albums at Long Island studios

So what records came out of Long Island? You might be surprised. Among them are a famous rock anthem, a forgotten psychedelic ...
The Source

Today in Hip-Hop History: GZA Released His Debut Album ‘Words From The Genius’ 35 Years Ago

GZA Released His Debut Album 'Words From The Genius' 35 Years Ago GZA Released 'Words From The Genius' 35 Years Ago ...

The 10 Greatest Classic Rock Debut Albums Turning 35 This Year

In addition to so much timeless music, 1991 also boasts a staggering list of debut albums from rock bands that are now considered classics. The year saw the dawn of trip-hop and shoegaze, as well as ...
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Inside Destroy Lonely’s dark, cinematic world – the making of his Drop Dead Gorgeous album, creating films and staying innovative

Vision Destroy Lonely’s boundary-pushing approach to music and fashion has earned him a legion of devoted fans. As he shapes ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Hip-Hop Tracks From 1996 That Make You Want To Get Up and Dance

Beats are the foundation of hip-hop. They set the rhythm for the rap and like these classics from 1996, are sure to make you dance.

The 10 Most Unexpected Classic Rock Covers of All Time, Ranked

Miley Cyrus' spin on "Heart of Glass" and Tina Turner's "Dancing in the Dark" are among the best, most unexpected classic ...
The Fader

Follow the Fader

I’m 32 years old, and I’m at the xaviersobased show. For many people, and for me most days, that might sound relatively young. But if you’re a fan of xaviersobased and his dissonant, very online brand ...
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5 Best Rap Albums of January 2026

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...
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Fight the Power: Bringing Columbia’s hip-hop comic convention back, 15 years later

When I booked Ghostface Killah for Cola-Con 2012, I probably had about $12 in my bank account. After I explained the concept of Cola-Con — a hip-hop comic convention — he loved the idea. When he ...
The Columbian

Album-cover Grammy returns

LOS ANGELES — Sometimes an album cover could be worth a thousand words. And the Grammys finally agree. The 2026 ceremony will be the first time in 53 years that the award for best album cover will be ...
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'Superman' actor's R.E.M. cover band to perform classic album in Athens

Michael Shannon has made a career out of playing villains and intense leading men in movies like the 2013 Superman epic "Man of Steel" and last year's "Nuremberg," but he's become quite the lovable ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

40 Iconic Rock, Pop, Metal and Hip-Hop Albums Turning 40 in 2026

Take a walk down memory lane — and try to quell your disbelief — with the following list of 40 classic rock and metal albums turning 40 in 2026. Nineteen eighty-six was a great time to be an ...