In 2023, R. Kelly formally appealed his conviction on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. On Wednesday (February 12), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the conviction and its corresponding 30-year prison sentence. In a statement to The Associated Press, R. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, called the ruling “unprecedented” and…
Chappell Roan is a grueling persona to maintain. As a dynamic force in the popular music industry, Chappell imagines a bold new take on the all too often safe and predictable genre, one infused with unapologetic authenticity and a vibrant, queer identity. Carving out a new, original space for herself, the artist treads a fine…
Saturday Night Live has spent the weekend celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Friday, February 14, NBC aired SNL50: The Homecoming Concert—a live show broadcast from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on NBC—with performances from David Byrne and Robyn (singing “Dancing on my Own”), Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg (delivering a rendition of The…
As many long-time alt-rock fans are well-aware, there were several indie bands of the ’80s that helped “clear the path” for the early ’90s, when the genre fully infiltrated the mainstream. And one such contributor was certainly Hüsker Dü. But some of singer/guitarist Bob Mould‘s best music occurred after Hüsker Dü – as evidenced by…
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, a three-hour-long event celebrating Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary, aired live from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on NBC this past Friday (February 14). There to honor the long-running sketch comedy series and its contributions to music history were David Byrne and Robyn, Lady Gaga with Andy Samberg, Devo…
After only two albums and five years together, Boston-based shoegaze pioneers Drop Nineteens seemingly disappeared for good. On August 2, 2023, they released their first song in thirty years. Now, they’re revisiting 1991, the band’s first collection of demos that was left frozen in time. 1991 may already be familiar to die hard fans, but…
John Glacier is releasing her debut album, Like a Ribbon, after years of underground hype. The London-based rapper, producer, and poet dips her toes into post-punk and electronica, maintaining her trademark flow through contrasting verses with guests like Sampha (“Ocean Steppin’”) and Eartheater (“Money Shows”). Like a Ribbon also includes the singles “Steady as I…
Our January reviews contain some radiant and recognizable music. Trumpeter Romain Leleu (pictured) and pianist Julien Gernay created an inventive program for Folies Parisiennes that not only shows off their skills, but also delights the listener. For a more majestic sound, check out Voices of Thunder, which shows off the choir and the new organ…
Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy has shared “Swoon,” a new song that he made with Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. The single will appear on Murphy’s new album, Silver Shade, which lands on May 9 via Metropolis. Hear the new Youth-produced song below. “I am both in the state of swoon as are my audience when witnessing…
The best-known Quiet Riot tunes will probably forever be “Metal Health” and “Cum on Feel the Noize” (and to a lesser extent, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”), due to their success on the singles chart and on MTV. But one tune that tends to get lost in the shuffle was another rock anthem, “The Wild…
