Firebird’s latest:
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.
by Sophia Fodor.
March 29th, 2025.
Kali Uchis’ forgotten mixtape.
An unfiltered glimpse into Kali Uchis' adolescence through her unreleased, first album.
by Andrea Ulloa.
March 26th, 2025.
Here’s who to see at Sonic Temple this year.
The nation’s largest metal festival will return to Columbus this year with a stacked line-up.
by Anya Krishnan.
March 25th, 2025.
Glixen at Schubas.
Photos of Glixen at Schubas on March 9th, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 23rd, 2025.
Feeling without understanding: The Cocteau Twins’ lack of lyrics.
What is it to ache without knowing the true meaning behind it? The Cocteau Twins’ lyricless songs entrance, enthrall, and encourage you to fade away.
by Meghan Howson.
March 21st, 2025.
Dive into the captivating indie-folk of Searows.
Put on some Searows and let it alleviate your blues.
by Irmak Altinok.
March 19th, 2025.
The rise and fall of Chappell Roan: a pop star’s struggle with fame, politics, and fan expectations.
Recent controversies, including canceled shows and political missteps, have left many questioning Roan’s commitment to her community and artistry.
by Amelia Resnick.
March 17th, 2025.
We remember it All Too Well.
It’s been two years to the day since the first show of the Eras Tour, and four months since the last show. Taylor Swift implored us to tell you how the crowds went wild, and we’re here to do just that!
by Melody Dias & Justin Walgren.
March 16th, 2025.
Pom Pom Squad at Lincoln Hall.
Photos of Pom Pom Squad at Lincoln Hall on March 7th, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 14th, 2025.
The hitchhiker’s guide to Hard Dance Music.
Discover the high-energy world of Hardstyle and Hardcore EDM from Europe and Japan, both genres ready to explode in the US.
by Yuzhou Wang.
March 12th, 2025.
What is CLAUDE?
Doja Cat released seven songs as a deluxe to her fourth album. What makes CLAUDE different from Scarlet, and how do these new songs relate to the original project?
by Arianna Lafontant.
March 11th, 2025.
Model /Actriz at Thalia Hall.
Photos of Model / Actriz at Thalia Hall on March 1st, 2025.
by Taylor Pate.
March 10th, 2025.
The Arctic Monkeys’ noir The Car.
Dainty orchestrals and lyrics make The Car the band's most ambitious and misunderstood album.
by Adriel Sixto Mendez.
March 8th, 2025.
Firebird Magazine - Issue 2.
Firebird Magazine Issue 2; launched on March 6th, 2025.
by Firebird Magazine.
March 7th, 2025.
Sofi Tukker at the Byline Aragon Ballroom.
On October 19th, Sofi Tukker brought their electrifying energy to Chicago's Byline Aragon Ballroom for a night that seamlessly blended house music, indie pop, and Latin rhythms.
by Alexandra Moxey.
March 3rd, 2025.
A map to the Easter Eggs.
How Taylor Swift began to incorporate Easter Eggs into her work and the most important Eggs to date.