Photo: Ariel Goldberg Louis Posen never had any intention of starting a label. But 30 years later, he is sure glad Hopeless Records has meant he hasn’t had to get any other sort of job. […]
The chanting crowd’s “otra” wanes as a singular spotlight illuminates María Zardoya. The Marías’ frontwoman lies in a translucent bathtub, microphone in hand and partially submerged in its warm water. The somber piano of “If […]
Happy Friday! Summer is flying by fast but there’s still time to vibe out in the sun with some good music. This week came with a huge collaboration from pop superstars Charli xcx and Billie […]
Zach Braff was wholly unprepared to defeat Quentin Tarantino at the 2004 Grammys. The “Garden State” actor-writer-director was certainly honored when his collection of alternative music for the film was nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack […]
SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced their new album “Aghori Mhori Mei”, out August 2. The announcement comes amidst the band’s highly successful international tour, which just wrapped its 20-plus-date European leg and will begin its North […]
Yours Truly’s Mikaila Delgado guides us through the latest chapter of her band and the emotional creation of their fearless new album, ‘TOXIC’, out August 16 via UNFD. Read Yours Truly, ‘TOXIC’ | The Album […]
Argentinian alt-pop star Nathy Peluso has confirmed her first-ever US tour dates, which will take place in early 2025. Coming in support of her latest album, Grasa, Peluso will play shows in Miami, Washington, DC, […]
Julien Baker has announced a solo tour that takes place later this fall. Beginning with a three-night run at Thalia Hall in Chicago, Baker will perform in Washington, D.C., Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and […]
Julien Baker has announced a North American tour taking place this fall, which marks her first run of solo shows since August 2022. The tour kicks off with three nights at Chicago’s Thalia Hall in […]
Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival, is excited to announce its 2024 lineup, along with the introduction of an innovative new world, and a venue change, now with parking! This […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2019. It is being re-shared today in light of The Blue Album’s 30th anniversary. It will shock no one to hear that (despite our feelings about their […]
Expanding an already stacked schedule, two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS reveal a string of new North American headline performances in 2024. In addition to a combination of arena and headliner festival […]
Just a few years before he founded Hopeless Records in his early 20s, Louis Posen thought he saw a future for himself in the film industry. That was before doctors diagnosed him with retinitis pigmentosa […]
Alt-metal vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining U.S. tour this spring with direct support from California-based rockers POINT NORTH, along with special guests heart-hop rapper Ekoh, emo rapper Phix and hip-hop/rock artist […]
PJ Harvey has announced her first proper tour of North America since 2017. The new shows in support of I Inside the Old Year Dying begin in September. See Harveyâs upcoming tour dates, including spring […]
Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) sought to honor a pair of Nashville-based musical acts for their Grammy wins on Monday (February 12th) with ceremonial resolutions, but only Black singer-songwriter Allison Russell received an objection from […]
After giving fans a bit of a scare last year when they wiped their social media and said that their future had “a level of uncertainty,” Paramore are back with a new announcement: they’re going […]
Fresh from their win at the MOBO Awards for Best Alternative Music Act, Skindred have shared a euphoric video for ‘If I Could’. Image credit: Dominic Lipinski It’s fair to say the last 12 months […]
Photo credit: Michael Schmelling After five years, Vampire Weekend have returned today to announce Only God Was Above Us, the band’s fifth studio album. Set to release on April 5 via Columbia Records, the forthcoming […]
After years of teasing, including some ramped-up activity this week, Vampire Weekend have officially announced their fifth studio album. The new album, Only God Was Above Us, is out April 5 via Columbia. Two songs […]