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Black Artists Are Still Getting Ripped Off the Way Little Richard Was
The kind of egregious exploitation Richard faced in the 1950s might seem unthinkable today. But for many Black artists, not much has changed.
We Talked to a Fan Who Saw a Flaming Lips Show From Inside a Bubble
"You’re just bouncing off everyone else. It’s kind of like a human ball pit."
3 Things That Influenced Kevin Morby’s New LP ‘Sundowner’
The Kansas City songwriter explains how Terrence Malick, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, and Larry McMurtry inspired his intimate sixth album.
Is Pandemic Brain Changing Your Taste in Music? You're Not Alone
Too much Grateful Dead? The music you loved in high school? We asked a Music Therapist why our listening habits have been so weird.
Can Geoengineering Fix the Climate Crisis?
Young experts explain how new technologies could help in the fight against global warming—but they can't be our only hope.
Drive-Ins Won't Save Live Music
Concerts in COVID-19 mean seeing Metallica debut a film or watching Jeff Tweedy perform from your car. Is that a substitute for the real thing?
How XR's Controversial Co-Founder Fell Out With the Group He Created
Extinction Rebellion says it has grown up – and that means a split with Roger Hallam, who has been throwing paint at the offices of NGOs and charities.
Congress Is Killing Independent Music Venues
According to NIVA, without COVID relief, in 13 weeks there may be only one independent music venue left standing in Nashville.
Daniel Romano Explains How He Released Nine Albums in 2020
The genre-defying, multi-talented Canadian songwriter is the king of quarantine releases.
I Had My Name Ruined By a Pop Song
Pour one out for every "Ella" who's had drunk people scream Rihanna lyrics at them since 2008.
For New York City's Subway Buskers, Going Online Isn't an Option
The pandemic has left musicians who perform underground without a place to do what they love—and, in turn, without a sense of purpose.
The Strained US Postal Service Is Still a Lifeline for Independent Music
With touring on hold, artists have become increasingly dependent on music and merch sales, which means they're also relying a lot on the USPS.