Music

The idea of a concept album can be intriguing and lord knows it’s been approached from every single angle (thank you Beck, Flaming Lips and Tom Waits, who recently turned 75). However, perhaps the single most popular—and most cliched—concept idea is naturally the perfunctory Christmas album. I’m not throwing shade on the crooners of old, no no. I’m referring to modern bands trying their hand at either A.) covering the classics, or B.) attempting to write an entirely new holiday jam. When I see a sleek tinsel-covered CD featuring a dozen or so glib carol covers by some relatively new band, my eyes can’t roll far enough back into my skull, Sufjan Stevens excluded.

1994 is frequently hailed as one of the most exceptional years for music because it offered an extraordinary diversity, held cultural importance, and left a lasting imprint through the albums and artists that sprang up. That year witnessed groundbreaking events in genres such as grunge, alternative rock, Britpop, hip-hop, and R&B. It was a period brimming with creative ingenuity, characterized by genre-defining albums. The unique fusion of commercial triumph and artistic exploration makes 1994 a memorable year that still shapes music today.

Before Christmas has even arrived, it seems premature to contemplate lineups at summer festivals in 2025. However, there’s a lot of buzz and speculation about who might be gracing the stages. For instance, for one major iconic festival, there are strong hints that some legendary ’70s artists could perform their classic hits live.

Tory Lanez has consistently maintained that he did not shoot Megan Thee Stallion, but he has acknowledged feeling a deep remorse regarding the events of July 12, 2020, the night of the shooting incident. In DDG’s latest track “Handling Business,” he recorded his verses from prison and it is within this song that he expressed this regret.

Nicko McBrain, the drummer for Iron Maiden, ended his remarkable 42-year touring career on December 7, 2024, during the final show of The Future Past tour in São Paulo, Brazil. On Iron Maiden’s official site, he expressed his decision to step away from touring life by saying, “After careful thought, I am announcing my choice to take a break with a mix of sadness and happiness.

The 67th Grammy Awards are set for February 2, 2025. In anticipation of this event, let’s journey through time by exploring some highlights from the Grammy’s past – winners, losers, and iconic figures who have shaped American popular music in an intriguing, sometimes peculiar way. We’ll start with the inaugural year, 1958.

The first album by Guns ‘N Roses initially didn’t gain much traction, but once it did, there was no stopping it. They were undeniably the epitome of hard rock bands during the 1980s, blending glam metal with a raw, tough-edged rock and roll that some believed had vanished earlier in the decade.

Instead of being typical in the world of rapping, Doechii stands out with her unconventional lyrics, songs, and visual style that some might describe as offbeat or avant-garde. However, not everyone appreciates rappers who opt for an unusual approach to their music.

In October, we shared a story detailing that Megan Thee Stallion was filing a lawsuit against social media personality Milagro Gramz over allegations that she spread false claims about Tory Lanez shooting Megan. According to Megan, Milagro violated her privacy, engaged in cyberstalking, made defamatory statements, and caused emotional distress intentionally.

It seems you’re anticipating the holiday season by planning to stream some Christmas channels, and there’s a good chance Mariah Carey’s music will be included in your playlist. To be honest, it’s likely that you’ve been doing this well before December, maybe even as early as November (or perhaps July). Despite not wanting a full-on Mariah Carey station, the possibility of tuning in to her Christmas tunes remains tempting.