Every year, music produces albums upon albums upon albums, more than I could ever keep track of. It is a combination of blessing and cursing; I can’t listen to them all, but that means there’s always a surprise waiting for me to find out. If you love music like me, you might be in the […]
Oh, do you like podcasts? Sign up for the new Vulture 1.5x Speed referral newsletter here. Illustration: Iris Gottlieb Elvis Costello burst onto the music scene in 1977 with the album my aim is true and songs like “Alison” that established him as a powerful new voice in rock. From then on, he released album […]
In 2013, Kanye West released Yeezus, his sixth studio album. It was unlike anything the rapper had ever produced. Fans recoiled from the album’s experimental sound. It was Kanye at his most provocative, lyrically and sonically. Critics began to wonder if Ye, who appeared to be at the peak of his career, might finally lose […]
Today’s episode of the series features albums that influenced and shaped Michigan-based producer and musician Jake Rye, who has been turning dials on some impressive projects. Listen to the songs of his choice. Jake Rye: Surrounded by some of the albums that influenced him the most. (Courtesy picture) EDITOR’S NOTE: All musicians and producers can […]
Overall, live music is pushed back. Not cancelled! This is an important distinction as we see shows move from January to March or from March to May. But we need songs to guide us to spring. Fortunately, the next few weeks will be filled with good things. And the loud ones. And sublime ones. And […]
the Encanto the soundtrack returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for a second non-consecutive week at the top, as the set steps 3-1 on the list dated Jan. 29. The companion to the Disney animated film earned 104,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending January 20 […]
Craft Recordings had a very strong 2021 with a long list of excellent reissues that sold out very quickly. We suspect this upcoming Ornette Coleman collection will sell out long before the first pre-orders ship in March. Jazz has really benefited from the resurgence of vinyl; Americans bought over 40 million new records in 2021 […]
Photo credit: Audiomack This article was previously published on Audiomack World. EMPIRE paper route — Long live the young dolphin It’s a wild ride to put into words the seriousness of Young Dolph’s loss. The hometown Memphis hero changed music through his independent mindset, constant mentorship of upcoming artists and humility. To honor his legacy, […]
John Mellencamp doesn’t care what you think of him. “I don’t care,” he said. “I never sought acceptance – from my parents, from my teachers, from my record company.” He resolutely pursues what he thinks is right: “You don’t want to argue with me,” he says. This rebellious streak was probably Mr. Mellencamp’s greatest strength, […]
Last name Steve Conte best known for Playing solo guitar in the New York Dolls, being a solo artist on Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records label, and singing on Japanese anime soundtracks like Cowboy Bebop and Ghost In The Shell. Current City Bronx, New York I really wanna be in it Rome, Italy…eating […]