Culture & Society
Death By Audio's Radical Stompbox Philosophy
Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones
Neil Diamond on Songwriting Inspiration
“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”
Heavy Rock Innovators' Unfulfilled Potential
“There was always friction – but it all worked for the creation of what we had"
Elton John's Global Breakthrough Hit Explored
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
All of the 2026 AMAs Performances, Ranked
Who had the best number of the night?
Death By Audio's Radical Stompbox Philosophy
Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones
Neil Diamond on Cracklin' Rose
“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”
Heavy Rock Innovators' Potential and Friction
“There was always friction – but it all worked for the creation of what we had"
Elton John's Global Breakthrough Song
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs
The boy band's Hot 100 No. 1 hit "SWIM" also won song of the summer.
Sonny Rollins, One of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists, Dies at 95
His 1956 album Saxophone Colossus is considered one of the essential documents in all of jazz.
Sonny Rollins, One of Jazz’s Greatest Saxophonists, Dies at 95
His 1956 album Saxophone Colossus is considered one of the essential documents in all of jazz.
BTS Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 AMAs: ‘We Made It Once Again’
The boy band's Hot 100 No. 1 hit "SWIM" also won song of the summer.
Death By Audio's Radical Sound Philosophy
Frontman/guitarist of NYC's A Place To Bury Strangers, pedal designer, noise enthusiast, renaissance man... Ackermann explains why all bets are off in his search for new sounds and tones
Neil Diamond on Songwriting Inspiration
“There’s no great difference between me and Metallica”
Heavy Rock Innovators' Lost Potential
“There was always friction – but it all worked for the creation of what we had"
Elton John's Global Breakthrough Song
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
Stephen Colbert Returns to TV with Hilarious Hour on Monroe, Michigan Public Access
"It's been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV." Stephen Colbert Returns to TV with Hilarious Hour on Monroe, Michigan Public Access Chris Coplan
Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo: “I Am a Proudly Gay Man”
The frontman released a statement about his sexuality in a social media post. Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo: “I Am a Proudly Gay Man” Spencer Kaufman
Sonny Rollins, Jazz Luminary and Saxophone Legend, Dies at 95
The tenor player was equally heralded onstage by his peers as he was offstage with prestigious awards