On his debut, Austin-based Lonesome Rhodes Fights to Untangle Himself From His Past and Future

After much anticipation, is ‘The Big Day’ everything it’s been made out to be?

Even though he’s gone, the New Orleans funkmaster lives on through memories and samples alike.

Simple efforts can make a big difference.

The chilling climate change warning is a stunning blend of activism and art.

This Dream Theater album’s lyrical insight into mental illness is still relevant today.

Only Postmodern Jukebox could see Eminem in gypsy jazz.

If you find yourself in a music rut, don’t despair.

Dive deep into the true crime genre this summer.

Gretchen McCulloch shows readers that there’s more to internet language than you think.

The musician’s latest release reframes our issues as an opportunity for self-improvement, rather than an excuse for self-pity.

The powerhouse musician ups the ante by doing two simultaneous tours, Enigma and Jazz & Piano.

Gotta protect ‘em all.

Nigerian musician Burna Boy could be the next breakout artist.

Why simply read horror stories when you can create and star in your own?

The Chicago MC’s debut album is a 22 track love letter to God, marriage and his wife that’s heavy on enthusiasm and light on most everything else.

And they’re all women.

Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.

The latest Timothy Zahn novel caps off a trilogy about the beloved ‘Star Wars’ villain.

Classical music isn’t dead, it’s just evolved into something greater.

Giddy up boys, Spacey Kacey is the new sheriff in town.

This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.

It’s not all about trucks, beers and hometown girls.

Smith’s second album is a considerably rare yet beautiful approach to rap music.

The latest album by the Christian rapper dives deep into themes of pain, depression and introspection.

The Flaming Lips still have it decades later.

The Kingdom of Ravka is leaping from page to screen.

Hold on to your capes.

Each song has something to offer listeners — whether it be positive or negative.

Take a listen to the Austrian musician’s newest track, ‘Snake Charmer,’ and three other songs that put a new twist on swing.

It’s about time we all “see them aliens.”

Grant Morrison’s famous run on the World’s Strangest Heroes offers fans of the show even more madness.

As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.

The Japanese genre evokes the sounds of neon city life, and it’s starting to make a splash in the West.

Smart home speakers are becoming incredibly popular but have been inaccessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community — until now.

This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.

Five years on, it’s time to take a look at one of jazz music’s unlikelier duos.

Dreamville finds strength and inspiration in numbers.

Is it a breakthrough for Saudi Arabia, or a compromise to stifle the movement?

They’re leaving their Disney personas far behind.

These artists are shedding light on a subject that is often left in the dark.

Ingrid Michaelson’s new album sets the ever-popular ‘Stranger Things’ to music.

Does she just need to calm down?

Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson collaborate to create a surreal music video.

Here are the details about the rapper’s detainment in Sweden.

Omar Lazri is taking art to new dimensions.

Other worlds are waiting for you in the literary canon.

Hot girl summer isn’t over yet. Keep the energy going with these jams.

Nora Ephron was a master writer of rom-coms for the neurotic.

EDM producer Marshmello is making more of the same.

With their raw talent and catchy ballads, how could they be ignored?

It’s time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.

Appeal to more personality types and broader audiences.

Author Al Ewing has given a new, horror-infused spin on an old monster.

The Hong Kong protests sure sound crazy, but they were much crazier in person.

The DNA test wasn’t kidding when it said she was 100% ‘that b—h.’

This beautifully dark, lyric verse novel tells the story of Joan of Arc — a young country girl turned great leader who burned for the girls who fear the fire inside themselves.

The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.

You’ll never look at these stories the same.

Funk’s not dead.

The Jonas Brothers aren’t the only brothers taking the music scene by storm.

Long pushed out of the spotlight in favor of performers, songwriters are finally getting to be the center of attention.

Step aside, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Because we all want to at least look like we’re intelligent.

Lay back, relax and let these podcasters do all the research while you tan poolside this summer.

How the body-embracing tunes we love today came to be.

The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.

We keep hearing calls for equality and inclusion. Brown tells us why we need to be louder.

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib deliver some old school hip-hop nostalgia.

Spoiler alert: They nailed it.

Help yourself to these awesome podcasts.

It has certainly paid off to keep up for this long.

Yeezy there Kanye … You’re getting a tad too culty.

This channel is a treasure trove of knowledge on literary fiction, fantasy, writing and much, much more.

If National Novel Writing Month proved too tough before, maybe it’s time to try this virtual writer’s retreat.

The young adult novel by C.J. Lyons is an enticing murder mystery about defining yourself outside of your family.

This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.

Singapore is experiencing an artistic revolution.

Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.

What’s next for these two artists?

Crybaby’s headin’ off to high school.

Mark Ronson’s latest work is a fun sort of sad.

Meet Blood Cultures, the elusive electro-pop band that aims to play with your nostalgia.

Myrland read one of the Greek philosopher’s most popular works so that you don’t have to.

You can only listen to the waves for so long.

This isn’t a shout out to my ex, but it is a shout out to all the people who haven’t heard Little Mix’s bops.

Mac Miller’s self-awareness and inner trauma remain, but his spirit transcends.

A recently released album, a coinciding tour and the promise for brand-new music in 2020 – emo kids’ favorite goth rock band is coming back.

I’ve been coming out of my cage for the past decade and a half, and I’m not doing just fine!

The funk group Lettuce continues to innovate and expand their sound on this amazing new album.

The duo’s music combines their Appalachian influences with poignant lyrics about nostalgia and loss.

Being open on both YouTube and in her music has paved the way for the musician’s success.

This uniquely Canadian podcast and radio show uses the debate format for laughs, and oftentimes, adds some insight into political discourse.

It’s not exactly the classic teen angst sound, but it spoke to us.

When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?

K-pop’s biggest stars sit down with each other to remind everyone that they’re still normal people.

Consider these a soundtrack for your summer days.

You’ll never look at video games the same.

The centuries-old music style is getting an infusion of young musical prodigies.

Springsteen steps aside and lets the music take control in his new album.