Even in acting, Ely Buendia and Leanne Mamonong find the right rhythm 

Even in acting, Ely Buendia and Leanne Mamonong find the right rhythm 

It’s not as if rock music icon Ely Buendia does not have acting credits to his name. He appeared in Tony Reyes’ Run Barbi Run as early as 1995 with other members of the then fast-rising band […]

Meet Alemeda, a daring new voice of Gen Z rock

Meet Alemeda, a daring new voice of Gen Z rock

One of L.A.’s most promising young musicians can trace her career back to the moment she decided to run away from home. Or did her mom kick her out? “It’s hard to explain,” Alemeda says. […]

Jim James reflects on My Morning Jacket’s enduring legacy of ‘Z’

Jim James reflects on My Morning Jacket's enduring legacy of 'Z'

There’s no shortage of bands commemorating their glory days as decade anniversaries of albums fly by. Yet few landmark releases feel not only fresh but forward-thinking 20 years after they were recorded. My Morning Jacket […]

On the Road With the Boys of Laundry Day

Laundry Day

All photos courtesy of Laundry Day. You’ve probably seen New York’s own Laundry Day going viral on TikTok for their hilarious covers and skits. But when they joined us last month over Zoom, they were […]

Those Reels and Shorts Aren’t As Organic As You Think—The Rise of ‘Contract Clippers’

Photo Credit: Jill Marv Paid groups of clippers are boosting internet celebrities like MrBeast behind the scenes, like billboards and commercials of the modern era. The biggest content creators on the internet are paying the […]

Reba McEntire cries over stepson Brandon Blackstock’s death on ‘The Voice’

Reba McEntire cries over stepson Brandon Blackstock's death on 'The Voice'

Cowgirls do cry. Reba McEntire became emotional while remembering her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, in the latest episode of “The Voice.” The talent manager died at age 48 in August after a battle with melanoma. McEntire, 70, […]

You’ll Never Guess Which Songs Inspired Harris Dickinson’s Directorial Debut

Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson, photographed by Max Farago. This is SOUND ADVICE, a weekly destination for playlists curated by Interview’s friends, enemies, and lovers. Over the past few weeks, we’ve gathered playlists from Maggie Lindemann, Macy Rodman, […]

Adam Pally Picks 10 Essential Musical Comedy Performances

Crate Digging is our recurring feature where artists share favorite albums within a theme that all music fans should hear. In this edition, comedian, musician, and actor Adam Pally reveals 10 picks covering a wide […]

‘The Simpsons’ makes music for ‘Treehouse of Horror’ with Bleeding Fingers

An animated still of a group of yellow characters with cameras looking at a man with a net standing in a doorway.

Matt Groening knows what a real theremin sounds like. As a kid who grew up on the celluloid junk food of the 1950s and ’60s, “The Simpsons” creator heard the ghostly wail of that early […]

‘The vocals were on another level’: how Counting Crows made Mr Jones | Culture

Counting Crows Mr Jones Single artwork

Adam Duritz, songwriter, vocals Our first four records had been mostly made in houses in the hills above Los Angeles. August and Everything After was our first major label album, so it was a pretty […]

Taylor Swift Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

Taylor Swift Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

I Can Picture It: On Red, Taylor Swift traded in sparkly ballgowns for retro-high-waisted cool. The album marks tectonic shifts in Swift’s music, reflected in her appearance — she straightened and darkened her bouncy blonde […]