Macklemore’s music video for “Downtown” finds a precise and extraordinary balance between the weird and the epic.
Ryan Adams Gives Swift’s ‘1989’ A Whirl
The indie rocker releases a cover of Taylor Swift’s landmark pop record. The results are predictably delightful, though Swift still reigns.
Boston Calling Preview: Grey Season On Songwriting And Skydiving
Boston Calling won’t be the first time around the festival circuit for hometown heroes and Berklee alums Grey Season.
Lana Rewards Legions Of Soft-Hearted Fans With ‘Honeymoon’
‘Honeymoon’ is a sonic and emotional maturation for Lana Del Rey, though she’s still as mysterious as ever.
YouTube Sensation Troye Sivan Is One To Watch, And Now Listen To
Troye Sivan is yet another in a line of stars born and bred on YouTube. His ‘WILD’ EP is crashing through the web.
Mac Miller Wakes Up, Grows Up On ‘GO:OD AM’
The Pittsburgh rapper leaves the ‘frat-rap’ behind and makes the move to the adult table in his third full length LP.
Tyga’s Jenner Starring “Stimulated” Fails Excite
The hip-hop artist attempts to piece together a visually complex and stunning piece, but overdoes the effect to a clichéd fault.
Chris Cornell, Editors, And Hurts In Singles This Week
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell releases “Never Forgot My Broken Heart.” while Editors unveil “Life Is A Fear” and Hurts goes with “Slow.”
Duran Duran Stays Hungry in 21st Century
One of the 80’s most successful bands reinvents its glitzy grunge for an audience born after their biggest hit.
Ben Folds Returns: And The Piano Man’s Still Got It
Featuring the New York sextet, yMusic, Folds presents an orchestral, lyrical album that both soothes and excites the soul.