Firebird’s latest:
May 15th, 2025.
The not-so-subtle art of satire in pop.
Examining irony in pop and electronic music and how it critiques social norms.
by Jina Jeon.
May 13th, 2025.
WowWowWowWowWow, what a wonderful way.
WorldWorldWorldWorldWorld; self supporting evidence of the evolution and livelihood of punk.
by Nic Restivo.
May 11th, 2025.
Mindchatter at Brooklyn Steel.
On March 16, New York Native Mindchatter brought his Chorus of Monologues Tour to Brooklyn Steel, delivering an introspective yet exhilarating performance brimming with hypnotic visuals, introspective lyricism, and a pulsating electronic sound.
by Alexandra Moxey.
May 9th, 2025.
Death, rebirth and saxophones.
A look into brass instruments’ uncanny and underutilized ability to inject panic into a song.
by Luca Bigler.
May 7th, 2025.
Reflecting on chess, Chicago, new music, and the art of performing with Lowertown.
The Atlanta-born duo dives into their creative rituals, solo projects, love for Chicago, and how chess, country music, and community shape their evolving sound and performances.
by Taylor Pate.
May 5th, 2025.
Eight genre-bending covers you didn’t know you needed.
I love a Joan Baez cover of Bob Dylan just as much as the next person, but what if we made it punk…
by Charlotte Littlefield.
May 3rd, 2025.
The Lynchian Sound.
David Lynch will be remembered for his oniric contributions to film, but what about his unique relationship with the medium’s sound?
by Francesco Ruggieri Fornari.
April 29th, 2025.
Who are Rock & Roll’s greatest shredders?
These are the riff-slinging, solo-searing legends who didn’t just play guitar—they rewrote the rules of rock and roll.
by Henry Noonan.
April 25th, 2025.
Los Angeles through music.
The iconic songs that define the City of Angels.
by David Lara.
April 23rd, 2025.
Boots of Spanish Leather: One song, two voices.
A glimpse at Bob Dylan and Joan Baez’s relationship through the analysis of a The Times They Are A-Changin’ hit.
by Roxane Bushofsky.
April 22nd, 2025.
Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996: remember, play, dance, resist.
A beautifully curated and timely introduction to the country’s rich and storied musical tradition.
by Jackson Driver.
April 20th, 2025.
Future indie darlings: 10 Songs from 10 artists you likely haven’t heard of before
Here is my list of 10 songs from 10 indie artists whose music I adore, so you don’t miss their next show!
by Irmak Altinok.
April 18th, 2025.
Welcome to El Sur: An introduction to Rawayana.
Los Rawas se acaban de ganar un Grammy americano.
by Martin Camargo.
April 16th, 2025.
Why do you love that song?
Exploring the way your brain embraces music, the story of an evolving life-long love affair.
by Amishi Gupta.
April 13th, 2025.
The art of the epic.
Sick of your favorite song only lasting three minutes? Here are ten modern classics that run for over eight.
by Arjun Bhakoo.
April 11th, 2025.
Opening up on Aperture: Checking in with The Head and the Heart.
The Head And The Heart spill on self-production, therapy, and their sixth studio album.
by Madison Esrey.
April 9th, 2025.
A shelter from the storm through story and song.
Patterson Hood brings Southern storytelling, communal catharsis, and layers of Americana to the Old Town School of Folk Music.
by Sha Frasier.
April 7th, 2025.
I can’t hear you: A Pierce The Veil retrospective.
Looking back on Pierce The Veil's discography in honor of their 2025 all-albums tour.
by Jina Jeon.
April 5th, 2025.
Perverts by Ethel Cain: petulant or portentous?
Is Ethel Cain’s sonically brilliant effort to escape the pop scene and break into a new genre worth the discomfort?
by Meghan Howson.
April 3rd, 2025.
Cavalera Conspiracy, Necrot, and Dead Heat at House of Blues.
Photos of Cavalera Conspiracy, Necrot, and Dead Heat at House of Blues on March 5th, 2025.
by Anya Krishnan.
April 1st, 2025.
LCD Soundsystem is James Murphy’s infinite jest.
And just like that, they’re back! Ending a seven-year silence, the band returns with their latest single, “x-ray eyes,” marking their third unexpected reunion.
by Samuel Wain.
March 30th, 2025.
The gift of playing an instrument.
A love letter to the bass guitar and the man who inspired me to play it.