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In 1994, singer-songwriter Jeff Tweedy formed the legendary Chicago indie rock band Wilco. The band formed after the breakup of Uncle Tupelo, pioneers of alternative country in the late 80s and early 90s. Guitarist Jay Bennett joined the group following the release of the band’s debut album, A.M., in 1995. Bennett contributed to the songwriting process of the band’s next three albums before being dismissed from the group in 2001. […]

Music journalism is going to the wall, and places for sensible, well-informed, nuanced takes on the latest releases are dwindling. So we thought we might as well put the final nail in the coffin. Read this month’s previous album reviews here and here. Brandon Flowers Thrasher IslandListen, if you’re going to call your album Thrasher, I expect at least one moment of shredding guitars, double-kick drums, and lyrics calling Jesus a prick. […]

Join the versatile singer-songwriter in a woodsy video for single “Overthinker” Read More RSS: News News 

The cool thing about hip-hop today is that basically anyone could blow up at any time. The power of the internet opens the playing field to any and everyone. The trick is hoping the algorithm swings in your favor. But 2000s rappers had to play the music industry a totally different way that made regionalism all the more important. But what if they came out today? Would they be even […]