The Unsinkable Chrissie Hynde
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She’s led the Pretenders through death, discord, and stretches of silence. And as the band releases a gut-punch of a new album, she’s not about to let a little quarantine keep her down
Before NKOTB, It Was Black and Brown Boy Bands That Paved the Way
Posted in: Music FeaturesIn an excerpt from her upcoming book Larger Than Life, journalist Maria Sherman examines how Jackson 5, Menudo and New Edition inspired a generation of groups
Peter Hook Talks Quarantine, Gorillaz and Learning to Love Joy Division’s ‘Closer’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe perpetually outspoken bassist revisits Joy Division’s swan song and says why “I’ve never stopped arguing with the other members” of New Order
Bob Geldof: Going Back to Boomtown
Posted in: Music Features premium2020 was set to be a huge year for Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats with their first album in 36 years, a new book, and a documentary. However, with a year put on hold, it'll be a while before he can properly go back to Boomtown.
Christian Lee Hutson is Ready for His Close-Up
Posted in: Music FeaturesL.A. singer-songwriter took the long road to finding his own voice, with help from his friend Phoebe Bridgers
Brevin Kim’s ‘I Need Water’ Won’t Make You Feel Better
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Boston brothers offer a brutal, but fitting soundtrack to an increasingly disastrous world
Song You Need To Know: ‘Why Things Happen’ by Jimmie Allen, Charley Pride, and Darius Rucker
Posted in: Music FeaturesPart polemic, part proclamation, and part prayer, “Why Things Happen” opens up space for the artists to bear witness
Song You Need to Know: James Bay, ‘Chew On My Heart’
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe songwriter’s new track is an upbeat declaration of love by someone who isn’t afraid to get hurt
35 Years Into a Career, the Jayhawks Remain Americana’s Most Underappreciated Band
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Minneapolis group has influenced everyone from Uncle Tupelo to Hiss Golden Messenger, yet they still fly under the radar. And they’re OK with that
Billy Joel Drummer Liberty DeVitto on His New Memoir, Making Peace With His Old Boss
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe Piano Man and DeVitto recently mended their friendship after years of acrimony and legal wrangling
