John Darnielle Dreams Up Another Excellent Album

John Darnielle Dreams Up Another Excellent Album

John Darnielle has explored “soft rock” and all of its modalities on recent albums. While his lyrical obsessions (survival, breaking free, and more) have persisted since he began recording under the Mountain Goats moniker more than 30 years ago, his music has changed from the lo-fi-voice-and-guitar-to-tape beginnings to something more sonically rich. But with new…

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 Hot Takes & Cold Truths About The Grammys

 Hot Takes & Cold Truths About The Grammys

On November 7, the nominations were announced for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The event takes place on February 1, 2026 in L.A. at Crypto.com Arena. The industry is fragmented and watercooler moments are fewer and farther between. There was no “song of the summer” this year, let alone a clear-cut song of the year….

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5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday

Name  Shaun Cooper  Best known for  Bassist of Taking Back Sunday. Current city: Long Beach, NY. Really want to be in  Like Dorothy said, there’s no place like home! I’m currently at an orthodontist appointment with my son. No place I’d rather be. My current music collection has a lot of  Billy Joel. And a little bit of  Yacht rock. Preferred format  I love…

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