Music

One of the last places you might expect to receive a history lesson is in mainstream music. Typically, you listen to popular artists for the empty-minded bliss, the fact that you don’t have to think very deeply about it. All you need is the catchy hooks and a nice enough beat, and you can tune out for a little bit. Additionally, you don’t expect your mainstream artists to have a […]

When you’re going to a concert, there’s a simple form of etiquette you have to follow. Try not to purposefully hurt someone, especially when mosh pits are involved. Mind your personal space, try not to block people’s vision, particularly when recording. Essentially: be respectful. Treat people how you want to be treated. However, Noah Kahan has to remind people to avoid doing something they should only be doing in the […]

Tupac Shakur left a massive imprint on hip-hop in his tragically short life. Few rappers commanded your attention on the microphone as he did. His deeply poignant, emotional lyrics about his pain and plight resonated with fans just as much as his unwavering charisma and likability on hit songs. In the years after his death, you can see flashes of Pac in so many different artists. From Future to Kendrick […]

In a world where many seem to be trying to live with AI, Tyler, The Creator is consistent with his stance. At every turn, he calls the normalization of artificial intelligence a straight-up abomination. That didn’t change when he took to his Instagram story to trash Meta for implementing cameras and AI technology in their glasses. He reposted an article from Wired that explains how people secretly record videos of […]

Listening to Jay-Z makes for one of the most rewarding experiences you could have as a hip-hop fan. His lyricism is clever and witty without ever sounding belabored when rapping his metaphors. Punchlines aren’t overemphasized, and sly bits of wordplay can fly over your head if you aren’t paying attention. Mix that with a deeply intricate sense of storytelling, and you get a masterclass in the art of rapping. Even […]

When you think of the best T.I. song of all time, which one comes to mind? Most people will immediately jump to the iconic singles. “What You Know” was a mammoth hit, one that continues to define how people imagine Atlanta today. Then, you could riddle off the dozens of trunk rattlers in his catalog like “24’s”, “ASAP”, and “Rubber Band Man”. But T.I.’s personal favorite song he’s ever made […]

Back in 2003, Metallica released what is maybe one of the most divisive metal albums of all time: St. Anger. Adding to the record’s already considerable lore is that the band promoted it by doing a collab commercial with AOL Internet. In what feels like a fever dream now, the ad plays out a very bizarre AOL Instant Messenger conversation between Metallica’s frontman, James Hetfield, and drummer, Lars Ulrich. “I’m […]

Dave Grohl recently revealed his favorite way to exit the stage after a concert, and it proves that he’s the world’s sweetest dad. During an appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Grohl shared that his 11-year-old daughter Fifi has been walking him off the stage lately. Initially discussing the band’s backstage setup, Grohl revealed, “There’s a wardrobe room, and we have these cases where it’s just hanger after hanger […]