NOISEY FEATURES
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I Changed My "No New Friends" Policy for Chance the Rapper
'Acid Rap' is pretty much definitive proof that the Rap Internet is winning, at least sometimes. Full Story
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Watch Savages Perform Live From London TONIGHT at 5PM EST!
The director of tonight's Savages livestream talks about how he'll be translating the band's unique live experience for an online audience. Full Story
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It's Andrew W.K.'s Birthday, Go Party
A love letter to Andrew W.K., plus some really weird fan fiction incorporating all of the song titles from 'I Get Wet'. Full Story
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Kitty Pryde Might Have Gotten Booed Last Night, But She's Still Winning
So while what happened last night was unpleasant, it’s important to keep the long view on this. Kitty spit to several hundred people whether some of them wanted her there or not and that fact is more important than a few dudes feeling some kind of way about it. Full Story
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Lauryn Hill Vs The World
Tax evasion isn't the first time she's tried to take on the system. Full Story
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Farrah Abraham's Music Is Way Better Than Her Sex Tape
This week the internet lost its hive mind for the Farrah Abraham/James Deen sex tape, 'Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom.' I watched part of it, and it was ok, but it doesn't hold a candle to her musical output, which is pure postmodern outsider art trash. Think Henry Darger me… Full Story
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A Quick Look Into Hip-Hop's Odd Anti-Semitic Streak
There's been a strange renaissance of anti-Semitism in rap over the last couple of weeks. Though it's a reach to call this a "moment," there's definitely some tension about rappers being offensive right now. Full Story
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Amanda Bynes Is About to Embark on a Singing Career, Apparently
Is this real? Is this bullshit? Does it matter? Full Story
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Diddy and the WWE Made an Anti-Cyberbullying PSA Because of Course They Did
Who better to stop the scourge of cyberbullying than noted professional human being Diddy as well as that beloved, cuddly professional wrestling conglomerate, the WWE? Full Story
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Here's the Video of Justin Bieber Getting Attacked Onstage in Dubai
It's short, sweet, and more than a little alarming. Full Story
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Is "EDM" a Real Genre?
To label an artist or song as “EDM” carries with it certain connotations that could be construed as genre signifiers. But are genres even anything more than terms made up to sell records? And if EDM can be EDM by virtue of its context and practitioners rather than its sonics, is… Full Story
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A "Me Singing" Symphony
If you type in “me singing” and a song name into YouTube, you will find thousands and thousands of tragic covers, usually recorded solemnly as a sad boy or girl sitting at a computer, and whisper-singing lyrics into his laptop microphone. Full Story
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Jay Electronica is Marrying into the Illuminati (Sort Of)
But is there a deeper conspiracy underfoot? Full Story
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Here's Why the "10 Reasons Why EDM Is Crushing Hip-Hop" Article from Do Androids Dance Is Bullshit
Different types of music aren't in direct competition; they reside in their lanes while occasionally interacting, learning from each other so that each might become more diverse, stronger, and straight-up better. Full Story
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Ace of Base's Secret Nazi Past
Before he founded Ace of Base, Ulf Ekberg was a member of Commit Suiside, a Nazi punk band.
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Parquet Courts - "Light Up Gold Road Trip" (Full Documentary)
In this new documentary, Noisey follows rising indie rockers Parquet Courts from Mexico to Texas and London as they tour to support their debut LP, 'Light Up Gold.'
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Yung Lean Doer Is the Weirdest 16-Year-Old White Swedish Rapper You'll Hear This Week
Yung Lean raps over pillow-fluffy beats and raps about glory holes and Arizona Iced Tea. Who the fuck is this kid? And why is he like this?
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Adam Ant - The British Masters, Chapter 6
Noisey's John Doran talks with the great post-punk pop star Adam Ant about tribal body mods and layering tape.
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Photos: Taking Acid at Coachella
When Paley sent these photos in, she included a nice little caveat over email that we've decided to reprint here in full, not only because it's too good to edit, but because her photographs of her and her weird buddies riding the snake are some of the best
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R.I.P. Storm Thorgerson (1944-2013)
On Thursday, the hyper-talented graphic designer, artist, and famed album cover creator Storm Thorgerson passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 69 years old.
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The Internet Is Scary
As of six months ago, my Facebook fanpage is like a dojo where hormonal teenagers hone their technique. Here is a heartfelt poem from some kid who wants to rape, kill, and marry me.
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I Accidentally Touched Little Richard's Butt One Time
It was in the Detroit airport. After it happened Little Richard said, "He graze my derriere."
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Listen to St. Lucia's Remix of The Colourist's "Little Games"
Last month, Cali quartet the Colourist released "Little Games," and St. Lucia just pulled a warm Balearic blanket over the whole thing, sanding away its rough edges with bright synths and lightly gated percussion.
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Aaron Montaigne, Godfather of Screamo, is More Interesting Than You Can Ever Hope to Be - Part Two
On surviving combat in Iraq and Afghanistan with the help of magic, 'Bladerunner,' and everything in between.
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