The Tender Evolution of MJ Lenderman
On ‘Manning Fireworks’ and the indie rock songwriter’s flawed-but-trying male protagonists
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Ed Sheeran’s Perplexing Matisse Tattoo Has Taken Over My Life
The singer’s unintentionally sexual ink has resided in my dirty mind rent-free for more than a decade.
Kelly Lee Owens Breaks Down Four Perfectly Produced Albums
From Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ to Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator,’ these are the LP productions that inspire the techno-pop musician most.
The Most Euphoric Needle Drop of the Year Is in ‘Anora’
Take That’s “Greatest Day (Robin Schulz Rework)” is the EDM anthem I didn’t know I needed.
Tyler, the Creator’s “Noid” Is a Slick Black Sabbath Homage
But it's the personal touches that make the 'Chromakopia' single really work.
Hip-Hop Journeyman Kurious on His Decades-Long Bond With MF Doom and Never Calling It Quits
The 54-year-old talks about his new album ‘Majician,’ which was executive-produced by MF Doom, and why the music industry is failing young artists.
What’s Your Favorite Track One on a Debut Album?
Welcome to our weekly conversation-starter, Sound Off
Lexa Gates’ “What You Wish For” Is a Deadpan Look at Small-Time Success
For the Queens-bred rapper and singer, being so cool has its drawbacks.
Let’s All Take a Moment to Luxuriate in the Immaculate Sting-ness of Mk.gee’s “Rockman”
The unlikely breakout star returns with a minimalist track that lives up to his burgeoning legend.
Haley Heynderickx’s “Gemini” Is Reminder to Stop Hating on Yourself
The Portland folk-rocker makes going through it sound utterly gorgeous on her new song.
Ka Gave All of Himself at His Pop-Ups
Remembering the late indie rap hero, who was a scarce public presence but always made time for his devout fans.
The History of Red Hot, the Pioneering Social Change Organization, in 8 Great Songs
Ahead of ‘Transa,’ a new project for trans charities featuring Sade and André 3000, Red Hot founder John Carlin talks about wrangling Nirvana through Kurt Cobain’s babysitter and accidentally releasing the first-ever Wilco song.
