What Was So Great About the Clash?
How does someone go from anti-nuke activist to serious foreign policy maven, student protester to mid-life bourgeoisie, and feel the same way about the Clash, aka "The Only Band That Matters"?
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The Reign of Kindo Discuss Why We’re Truly “Better Off Together”
The Reign of Kindo's Joseph Secchiaroli delves deep into their latest single and future plans, as well as how COVID-19 has affected not only the band but America as a whole.
Funk Rock and Synthesizers in Munich: Queen’s ‘The Game’ at 40
For their eighth studio album, The Game, Queen ushered in the 1980s with a streamlined sound and an instrument they formerly took great pains to avoid.
Pottery Take Us Deep Into the Funky and Absurd on ‘Welcome to Bobby’s Motel’
With Welcome to Bobby's Motel, Pottery have crafted songs to cleanse your musical pallet and keep you firmly on the tips of your toes.
Groupe RTD Bring Djibouti to Global Ears with “Uurkan Kaadonaya” (premiere)
Groupe RTD bring cross-cultural Djiboutian sounds to a global audience for the first time on new single "Uurkan Kaadonaya".
Cosmic Dust and Interstellar Grooves: An Interview with Nona Hendryx
As guest Artistic Director for 'The Cosmic Synthesis of Sun Ra and Afrofuturism' at Harlem Stage, funk rock icon Nona Hendryx brings audiences to other dimensions.
Adam Lambert Gets Nostalgic on ‘Velvet’
On his first album in five years, Adam Lambert finds his groove by moving in the right direction. Velvet feels effortless and natural, from the funk and disco beats to the synth and soft rock influences.
The Wants Make Post-Punk That Matters on ‘Container’
Brooklyn post-punk trio, the Wants deal in 21st-century dread but do so in a most danceable way on Container.
Needshes Perfectly Capture Teenage Obsession on “Love”(premiere)
Uzbekistani band Needshes' new single is a playful indie track that quickly locks into a tight, funk groove. Have some "Love" for Valentine's Day.
Morris Day Gives the Reader a Funky Take on a Life in Funk with ‘On Time’
Day built his everything on top of Prince's everything, and it's no secret. In his memoir, On Time, he channels the superstar to enjoyable effect.
Dankrupt Explore Romance’s Darker Side With “Drowning” (premiere)
California's Dankrupt share an upbeat-sounding tune about the dark side of romance when someone's in love with a drug addict.