Remembering “Almost Famous” and the Bygone Golden Age of Music Journalism
As the film turns 20, we check in with people who were so inspired by its protagonist that they followed in his footsteps
Toots Hibbert, Reggae Pioneer, Dead at 77
He leaves behind a towering musical legacy
Jimmy Carter: Yes, Willie Nelson Smoked Weed on the White House Roof
The former president confirmed his son Chip got high with the legendary musician
Biggie's Crown and Tupac's Love Letters Are Up for Auction
Sotheby's first dedicated hip-hop auction opens in Manhattan and online Sept. 15
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album “Letter to You” Due Next Month
The Boss is joined by the E Street Band once again for his 20th studio album
John Cage's 639-Year-Long Composition Gets a Chord Change
The next one won't happen until 2022
Socially Distant Live Music Returns to One New York City Venue
A venue in a unique position makes an interesting move
Woodstock ’99 Docuseries Reportedly in the Works at Netflix
The series will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the disastrous festival
How the Grimy DIY Gods of 2000s Indie Rock Became … Film Composers?
Whether it's playing a house party or scoring a film, Dan Deacon and Bryce Dessner keep making their weird art
The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for September
Charlie Kaufman’s weirdest film yet, plus the return of “Fargo” and football
August Gave Us the Song of the Summer, Whether You Like It or Not
Plus: Neil Young takes on Trump, and RIP JTE
Could Leonard Cohen's Estate Sue the RNC?
The convention's use of "Hallelujah" sparked controversy
Angel Olsen Just Delivered the Breakup Album We All Need in 2020
With "Whole New Mess," the singer breathes new life into old songs at a moment when we need them most
Kanye West Sued for Allegedly Stealing Trade-Secret Tech
MyChannel claims the rapper skipped out on their contract and stole their work
Van Morrison Calls Socially Distanced Concerts “Pseudo-Science”
He's still gonna perform a few of them, though
The Very Serious Art of Writing Music for Very Funny Cartoons
How Carl Johnson soundtracked a new generation of “Looney Tunes”