Culture & Society
They Might Be Giants’ John Flansburgh Names 15 Essential New Wave 45s He Bought at 17
John Flansburgh celebrates They Might Be Giants' new LP, The World Is to Dig, by taking us through his record collection, including 45s from Patti Smith, Talking Heads, DEVO, and more. They Might Be Giants’ John Flansburgh Names 15 Essential New Wave 45s He Bought at 17 Jonah Krueger
UK Amp Pioneer Lyndon Laney, Founder of Laney Amplification, Dies at 77
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi leads tributes to the founder of Laney Amplification, whose tube amps give helped birth heavy metal – and who also had a connection with Led Zeppelin, too
Bruce Hornsby Discovers Bon Iver Through Press Mentions and Praises "Transcendental" Song
"His layered vocals are crazy, all the harmonies that he puts together. It’s very special”
Moog Reissues Limited Edition Minimoog Model D in Honor of Bob Moog
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D will be hand-assembled in Moog’s North Carolina production facility
Sex Pistols 50th Anniversary Amp Stack
The 81 units are available to purchase worldwide now
Jesper Kyd's Trip-Hop Soundtrack for 'Samson' Game
We're obsessed with the gritty gangster game's swaggering electronic score
How Danish raves and Massive Attack birthed Jesper Kyd’s trip-hoppy ‘Samson’ soundtrack
We're obsessed with the gritty gangster game's swaggering electronic score
Sex Pistols team up with Marshall for pink and yellow limited edition 50th anniversary amp stack ahead of Record Store Day
The 81 units are available to purchase worldwide now
Study explores how and why US teens use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
As moves for social-media bans for under-16s increase around the world, the US-based Pew Research Center has published an interesting new study on how and why teenagers use three key platforms: TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. It interviewed 1,485 pairs of teenagers (defined here as 13-17 year-olds)
RZA’s Short List of People He’d Like to Induct Wu-Tang Clan Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Includes a President, Oscar-winning Director and NBA GOAT
Better to aim high and miss than aim low and hit.
UK Amp Pioneer Lyndon Laney Dies at 77
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi leads tributes to the founder of Laney Amplification, whose tube amps give helped birth heavy metal – and who also had a connection with Led Zeppelin, too
Bruce Hornsby on Bon Iver and a "Transcendent" Song
"His layered vocals are crazy, all the harmonies that he puts together. It’s very special”
Moog Announces Limited Edition Minimoog Model D Reissue
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D will be hand-assembled in Moog’s North Carolina production facility
Music Makers Call for PRS Improvements and Transparency
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songw
The Grateful Dead Announces New Streaming Platform 'Play Dead'
A joint effort of nugs and Rhino Entertainment, the subscription service will offer access to all of the Dead's prior archival releases, along with new material.
Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “fair and transparent” after payment campaign launched
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songwriters are paid” The post Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “
Christopher Nolan reveals “mind-blowing” ‘The Odyssey’ footage at CinemaCon
"There's just no way this movie doesn't rip"
Lyndon Laney, UK Amp Pioneer, Dies at 77
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi leads tributes to the founder of Laney Amplification, whose tube amps give helped birth heavy metal – and who also had a connection with Led Zeppelin, too
Bruce Hornsby on Bon Iver
"His layered vocals are crazy, all the harmonies that he puts together. It’s very special”
Moog Reissues Limited Edition Minimoog Model D
Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D will be hand-assembled in Moog’s North Carolina production facility