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Converge’s ‘You Fail Me’ is hardcore at its darkest and most profound
A bleak and seething document of rage and self-loathing.
The ghostly, enigmatic music of Acetone
A look back at the obscure, yet musically rewarding Los Angeles trio.
Photos: Pasadena Daydream
The Cure curated and headlined the Pasadena Daydream festival on Aug. 31, 2019, which also featured performances by Chelsea Wolfe, Emma Ruth Rundle, The Twilight Sad, the Deftones, and more. (All photos by Candice Eley).
Photos: Beast Coast, Escape from New York Tour
Beast Coast brought their Escape from New York Tour to Pier 17 on Aug. 22, 2019, with support from Powers Pleasant and the Underachievers (All photos: Siena Saba).
Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” caused a fervor
How the band's biggest single preceded a riot.
A Beginner’s Guide to the kaleidoscopic music of Stereolab
Where to start with the eclectic art-pop band.
The Voice of an Artist: An interview with Wear Your Wounds’ Jacob Bannon
A chat with the Massachusetts artist about his continuously expanding project.
New Romance: An interview with The Holy Circle
The band talks Bronte, "mom rock" and finding the right atmosphere.
Girls Against Boys closed a taut, tense trilogy with ‘House of GVSB’
The band's final album for Touch and Go was their finest moment.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Surreal Music of Frank Zappa
A first-timer's guide to the complex and overwhelming catalog of Frank Zappa.
10 Essential Psychedelic Folk Albums
10 albums that acid-fried the folk tradition.
Deconstruction of Depravity: An interview with Lingua Ignota
Kristin Hayter discusses catharsis, trauma and questioning her own creations.
A Beginner’s Guide to the epic music of King Crimson
A roadmap to the legendary UK prog-rock band's music
Nirvana’s Bleach is still as potent after 30 years
The iconic grunge tome turns 30 this year.
10 Essential “Lost” Albums
10 albums that were never supposed to be released...until they were.
Sigur Rós’ Ágætis byrjun didn’t change music forever, but it was a new beginning
Twenty years ago, the band reinvented themselves and delivered a masterpiece.
A Beginner’s Guide to the music of Joni Mitchell
An first timer's entryway into the music of the Canadian singer/songwriter.
Greatest Hits: Tool
As we watch for the band's long-awaited next album, we assemble six sides of singles.
Carrying the Torch: An interview with Spirit Adrift
A chat with the Phoenix metal band about confronting personal and widespread darkness.