A Celebration of Judy Garland’s Greatest Hits
A true legend of the 20th century, Judy Garland was born 100 years today. We offer a playlist of her best work with some of the greatest moments in film and music history.
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Hip-Hop Matters: The Best Hip-Hop of May 2022
An especially strong month in hip-hop saw the release of brilliant albums from, amongst others, Kendrick Lamar, Black Star, 700 Bliss, and Boldy James.
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MetalMatters: The Best New Metal Albums of May 2022
The unexpected return of Cave In, the dissonant revenge of Blut Aus Nord, and the brutal stampede of Predatory Light arrive to haunt our days in the best new metal.
41 Essential Pop/Rock Songs with Accordion
No popular musical instrument has been more frequently maligned than the accordion. Despite gaining hipster cred in the 1990s, its role in pop remains underappreciated.
The 10 Best Films of Philip Seymour Hoffman
Over 22 years of performances, Philip Seymour Hoffman rarely disappointed. Even when he stepped outside his comfort zone to make commercial fodder, he remained riveting.
The Case for Country Music and Its Poetry of Pain
One has to go along with the flow of existence, no matter what suffering it brings. These country music artists give form to sadness and beauty to despair.
The 10 Best Songs of Blur’s “Life Trilogy”
This list makes clear that the music Blur recorded during the “Life” period is more diverse and daring than Britpop’s cartoon narrative would imply.
Hip-Hop Matters: The Best Hip-Hop of April 2022
April’s best hip-hop contains swathes of brilliance from modern masters, cult legends, upstarts, and veterans, including Digga D, Vince Staples, and Pusha T.
Ranking the B-52s Albums
Seminal new wave band the B-52s have announced dates on their farewell tour. With that in mind, here’s a ranked list of the B-52s’ studio albums.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival 2022: Dangers! Thrills! Desires! – and Sweet Enchantment
Silent films have a way of burrowing their stories into your mind and taking root. With this preview of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival 2022, let us plant a few seeds.
20 Best Red Velvet K-Pop B-Sides
Red Velvet’s B-sides are key to understanding why they sound so different from other K-pop groups. Enjoy Red Velvet’s 20 best B-sides.
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MetalMatters: The Best New Heavy Albums of April 2022
The best new heavy albums of April 2022 feature Satan’s return, Fer De Lance’s step into traditional heavy metal, and Eunoia’s take on blackened post-hardcore.