
So, How Was Your 2020, Rob Halford?
The Judas Priest frontman binged on Five Finger Death Punch, The Crown, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy

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The Judas Priest frontman binged on Five Finger Death Punch, The Crown, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy

In a year that was most notably marked by isolation, self-quarantine, and feelings of loneliness, it’s essential to celebrate how talented artists found ways to collaborate that brought us some some great vibes and legit moods to get us through 2020. This roundup of bangers and bops spans all genres — rap and reggaeton, country […]

Whole New Mess singer-songwriter on watching The Sopranos, cooking risotto, and seeing the world with a new clarity

Being a music fan in 2020 was crazy in ways that were totally new. From Ariana Grande to Dua Lipa to “WAP,” pop music responded in kind

Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton, and others rise to meet an uncertain year

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From Prince’s peak opus to a revelatory jazz show at a California high school

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From Taylor’s folk surprise to Bob Dylan’s best album in 20 years to cathartic country, indie-rock and pop releases, these great albums helped us power through a lonely year.