Whatever the true nature may be of the twisted relationship between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, this much is clear: As the world economy teeters, reeling from the dystopian implications of the coronavirus, Putin has decided this is a good time to stick a shiv deep into the …
Read More »Inside the Bright Life of a Murdered Hollywood Sex Therapist
It was late into the evening of Valentine’s Day, a detail that would not go unnoticed later on. Dr. Amie Harwick, 38, had just gotten home from attending a burlesque performance, and she was texting with her best friend Robert Coshland about an upcoming trip to the U.K. He sent …
Read More »Metallica to Excavate Rarities for Vinyl Subscription Club
Metallica will be releasing rare recordings, demos, rough mixes and live rarities in the coming months on vinyl as part of their newly launched Vinyl Club. The group has launched a subscription signup for the club, which runs through March 31st. A subscription includes four seven-inch singles and other collectibles …
Read More »John Oliver Takes Aim at Trump's Coronavirus Comments
John Oliver broke down coronavirus facts and fictions during Last Week Tonight on Sunday — also calling out President Trump for being anything but helpful. The host started out by quoting the CDC’s statement about whether the coronavirus will spread to the United States: “[It’s] not a matter of if, …
Read More »Trevor Noah, Colbert Roast Trump's Unnerving Coronavirus Response
Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah examined the continued spread of coronavirus and President Donald Trump’s less than reassuring response to the pandemic on their respective shows Wednesday. During a press conference yesterday, Trump announced that Vice President Mike Pence would head up the efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, …
Read More »Pearl Jam Get Animated in Video for 'Superblood Wolfmoon'
Pearl Jam unveiled a new animated video for their latest single, “Superblood Wolfmoon,” from their upcoming album, Gigaton. For the clip, the band teamed up with animator Keith Ross, who runs @TinyConcert, an Instagram account where he posts short music videos he’s crafted with only a ballpoint pen. The “Superblood …
Read More »Robbie Robertson Explains How His Martin Inspired 'The Weight'
Robbie Robertson walks through the inspiration behind “The Weight” in a clip from the upcoming documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band, in theaters February 21st. The clip, shared via Paste Magazine, features Robertson tracing the initial inspiration behind their 1968 classic to his Martin D-28. “On Martin …
Read More »Watch Janelle Monáe, Steve Martin and Chris Rock Open the 2020 Oscars
While opening the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday, Janelle Monáe, Steve Martin and Chris Rock addressed the noticeable lack of female director nods at the 2020 ceremony. Monáe appeared on a set reminiscent of Mr. Rogers, singing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” while wearing the beloved host’s red cardigan. She …
Read More »Inside Lisbon, Portugal's Rich Fado Music Scene
In our new series, we look at eight cities where live music has exploded — from legendary hubs like Chicago and Nashville, to rising hot spots like Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Portland, Maine. We also look at some far-flung destinations where the music is worth the journey. One of those places …
Read More »How Neil Peart's Perfectionism Set Him Free
“Subdivisions,” one of Rush‘s most beloved songs, is also one of their simplest. Geddy Lee’s insistent synth riff gives the track — a fan favorite from 1982’s Signals — a muted, almost drone-y quality. So you might hear it 100 times before you realize what’s going on just underneath the …
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