9 Underscores Songs You Need in Your Life
From math rock bombast to bubblegum pop, we explore the essential tracks from the visionary artist underscores.
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Loe Shimmy Unlocks New Flows on His Next Album
Florida rapper Loe Shimmy discusses his creative evolution, studio rituals, and the inspiration behind his upcoming album, Pretty Girlz Run The World.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2026: A Summer of Iconic Performances
The 47th annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival is in full swing, offering a stacked lineup of free performances and a special ticketed benefit show.
Inside underscores and FADER’s Packed Out Sunset Rave
Rain couldn’t dampen the energy as fans gathered at Elsewhere to witness a high-octane set from cover star underscores.
At France’s Yardland, Afro-diasporic Culture Takes Center Stage
Yardland has emerged as a vital cultural hub in France, celebrating the vibrant Afro-diasporic and Caribbean influences shaping the nation’s youth.
KATSEYE’s ‘WILDHEARTS’ Documentary Film Arrives August 2026
Global girl group KATSEYE is set to release a new documentary, ‘WILDHEARTS,’ capturing their journey behind the scenes of their upcoming EP, ‘WILD.’
The Rise of Streaming Fraud on Prediction Markets
A recent attempt to manipulate Spotify charts via Kalshi highlights the growing risks of prediction markets in the music industry.
VERNON and THE 8 on Creative Freedom and the Making of V8
SEVENTEEN members VERNON and THE 8 discuss the collaborative process behind their new EP, V8, and the importance of creative autonomy.
41 Photos From the Rainy Nike TOMA National Finals
The Nike TOMA National Finals in New York City brought fierce competition and a surprise appearance by Travis Scott, despite the rain.
Jorja Smith Announces New Album ‘What Are The Odds’
Jorja Smith returns with her latest project, ‘What Are The Odds,’ featuring the lead single ‘Alive’ with Wizkid.
Tay Keith Remembered with Memphis Memorial
Family, friends, and industry peers gathered in Memphis to honor the life and legacy of the late, influential producer Tay Keith.
9 Albums for Your July 4 Weekend Playlist
Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your holiday weekend? We’ve curated nine essential albums to keep the vibes high all July 4th long.
Ladyfag on Her Full Circle Moment with Kim Petras at Ladyland 2026
Nightlife icon Ladyfag reflects on the evolution of her queer music festival, Ladyland, and the triumphant return of headliner Kim Petras.
Phoebe Bridgers Laments Our Phone-Addled Culture on “Lost Boys”
Phoebe Bridgers returns with her latest single, “Lost Boys,” a poignant exploration of digital detachment and the modern human condition.
Young Meepa Drops New Single “Holy Moly” From Upcoming Album MXTPE #3: Dystopia
Young Meepa is back with his latest single “Holy Moly,” offering the first taste of his highly anticipated project MXTPE #3: Dystopia. The track arrives as part of a carefully constructed two-part release that continues his ongoing mixtape series — one that has already made waves in the underground with its unfiltered blend of punk, metal, trap, drill, and experimental rap. Born in Dayton, Ohio and now rooted on Chicago’s South Side, Young Meepa has built his sound through lived extremes — riding freight trains, surviving addiction to heroin and fentanyl, and coming out the other side as one of the most uncompromising independent voices in the underground. He writes, produces, engineers, performs, and plays every instrument himself, a practice he’s carried since he first started making music at age six. “Holy Moly” follows the trail blazed by previous standouts like BCA (Bug Chasers Anonymous) from MXTPE #1: Birth and Blood and $emen (ACAB) from MXTPE #2: Misanthropy. Each release in the series has pushed further into uncomfortable, conversation-starting territory — and Dystopia shows no signs of pulling back. Now living openly as a queer artist alongside his fiancé, Young Meepa continues to defy every assumption about who gets to… Read More →
NYC Politicians on the Policies Local Music Needs to Thrive
As New York City’s political landscape shifts, local leaders are outlining specific policy proposals to support the city’s vital music scene.
Kappa FuturFestival 2026: 11 Must-See DJ Sets
As summer heats up, Turin’s Kappa FuturFestival returns with a powerhouse lineup. Here are 11 essential DJ sets to catch, from Disclosure to Peggy Gou.
Moon City Masters Finally Stopped Caring and Made Their Best Record Yet
Brooklyn-based twins Jordan and Talor Steinberg discuss their latest album, Plastic Palace, and the liberation of embracing their authentic sound.
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance: Encore Broadcast Details
Justin Bieber is bringing his record-breaking Coachella 2026 performance back to screens for a special encore broadcast on YouTube.
kwn is in love with R&B’s intentionality
The London-based artist kwn discusses her new album, ‘all pride aside,’ and her deep-rooted connection to the intentionality of R&B.
Phoebe Bridgers’s ‘Lost Weekend’: Everything We Know So Far
Phoebe Bridgers has officially announced her highly anticipated new album, ‘Lost Weekend,’ set for release this August.