NOISEY TODAY
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Noisey Vs. MetalSucks - Slayer Should Keep Going Without Jeff Hanneman
Today, we were shocked when our colleagues over at MetalSucks suggested that Slayer retire their name now that Hanneman is no longer with them. This is completely ridiculous. Saying they should kill the group after the sad passing of Hanneman doesn't even make sense. Here's why. Full Story
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On Listening to "New Slaves" with White People
Why Kanye West’s racially charged new single shouldn’t be taken lightly. Full Story
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An Open Letter to Paramore's Hayley Williams: You Are My Taylor Swift
Please don’t stop making fabulous pop songs. You are to me what T-Swift is to 98 percent of the world. Full Story
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The Bassist from Cold War Kids Is Getting Topless In Museums Across America
We recently noticed that Matt Maust's Instagram feed has been filled with semi-nude photographs of him in museums all over the world. His band, the Cold War Kids, is currently on tour, and with any luck you could show up at a local museum for a few free tickets to the gun show. Full Story
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Behind The Scenes with Big Boi on the "Shoes For Running" Tour
We love Big Boi, and we love his recent record, 'Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors.' We especially love how much he slays live, so when he sent us the behind the scenes for his current "Shoes For Running" tour with Killer Mike, we were on it like white on baby laxative. Full Story
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Kanye "Rocks" Saterday Nite Live with Two New Track's
In case youve been living under a rock, Kanye West he performed two new goth song's called "New Slave (Im On My Period Mix)" and "Im Pretend Angry About Corprete Culture" on the skech comedy show Saterday Nite Live on Saturday nite (ummm, obviesly it was on Saterday nite you wier… Full Story
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Reggie Watts Has a New Show
Our favorite funny musician (or musical comedian) Reggie Watts just started a new show called "The Social Music Experiment" on his new YouTube channel, Jash. For some reason we were invited on set to see first hand how internet gold is made. Full Story
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This Month in Gear - Korg's MS-20
First released in May of 1978, the MS-20 was one of the first portable synthesizers ever to hit the market. Full Story
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Ballout's 'Ballin No NBA' Mixtape Cover Is Very Beautiful, Bizarre, and Important
What was the most important thing to happen in Chicago rap this weekend? Was it Kanye premiering two provocative, challenging new songs on the sides of buildings and on Saturday Night Live? Nope, it was when Chief Keef leaked the mixtape art for Ballout’s new tape 'Ballin No NBA… Full Story
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Listen to Exwife's "Rituals"
Kurt Cobain gets the 'Clockwork Orange' treatment as Nirvana influences are filtered through the past 20 years of music. Full Story
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Live Music
Plus, five helpful tips on how to make concert-going suck less. Full Story
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The Cosmic Adventures of Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire
We profiled Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, whose upcoming mixtape 'Kismet' is set to show you that he's everything and nothing like you could ever imagine. Full Story
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Action Bronson - "Strictly 4 My Jeeps" (Official Video)
Taking place in Queens, New York, Bam Bam Bronson's latest video stars Riff Raff, pitbulls, big beautiful women, and a big ol' badass jeep. Full Story
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Let the Beat Build - Synth Talk with Guy Gerber at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival
From Israeli National Soccer player to collaborating with "Puff Daddy." 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.