Classical Music Biopic Renaissance? — Frédéric Chopin Up Next

Classical music biopic renaissance begins with vivaldi and chopin

Photo Credit: Akson Studio / Playtime The wheels are in motion on a Polish Frédéric Chopin biopic, while a film on Antonio Vivaldi began shooting in Rome last fall. Is a classical music biopic renaissance […]

Ben Kweller Breaks Down Origins of “Optimystic,” Shares Video

Welcome back to Origins, our recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Ben Kweller takes us through the making of his most recent single, “Optimystic.” […]

Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton and Eugene Levy among celebrities to lose homes in California fires | California

LA hasn't seen anything like this before: Pacific Palisades residents react to wildfires – video

Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton and Eugene Levy are among celebrities who have lost their homes in the wildfires tearing through several neighbourhoods of Los Angeles, which have killed at least five people and destroyed more […]

L.A.’s KFM Karaoke Country Revue is a hootenanny with a queer twist

A participant performs at the Karaoke Country Revue.

“I’m gay so I can’t do the guitar solo,” quips Sam Buck. A grin plays across his face as the unmistakable jangle of Tim McGraw’s “I Like It, I Love It” wafts through the room. […]

Review: Daryl Tofa of ‘The Outsiders’ musical releases ‘Teardrops to a Glass Eye’ short film

Daryl Tofa and cast in 'Don't Turn Out the Lights'

Still of Daryl Tofa in ‘Teardrops to a Glass Eye.’ Photo Courtesy of Daryl Tofa. Actor, musician, and dancer Daryl Tofa (“The Outsiders” musical on Broadway) released his “Teardrops to a Glass Eye” short film […]

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

A man in dark glasses rests his face against his ringed hand.

There was a time when Fania Records was the most transcendent label in Latin music — hailed as the Motown of salsa. From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire […]

These Were David Bowie’s 25 Favorite Vinyl Records

These Were David Bowie's 25 Favorite Vinyl Records

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2016. It’s being re-shared today in light of David Bowie’s birthday. Digging through a friend’s record collection can be an interesting way to get to know their […]

Youth Lagoon Announces New Album, Shares 2025 Tour Dates

Youth Lagoon, the project of Idaho musician Trevor Powers, is back to announce a new album titled, Rarely Do I Dream, arriving on February 21st via Fat Possum. He’s also announced a 2025 North American […]

Peter Yarrow dead: Puff the Magic Dragon co-writer from trio Peter, Paul & Mary dies aged 86 after bladder cancer battle

Peter Yarrow, Mary Travers, and Noel 'Paul' Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary pose for a picture circa 1962

PUFF The Magic Dragon’s co-writer Peter Yarrow has tragically died aged 86. The legend – best known as one-third of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary – died on Tuesday in New York, according to […]

‘A Complete Unknown’ Costume Designer Turned Detective To Find Vintage Looks

‘A Complete Unknown’ Costume Designer Turned Detective To Find Vintage Looks

Monica Barbaro, who portrays Joan Baez in James Mangold’s powerful awards-season contender A Complete Unknown, about how Bob Dylan — as played by Timothée Chalamet — put his colossal stamp on our rock ‘n’ roll culture, […]