Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured With the Clash, Dead at 78
Ely, also a member of the Flatlanders, was at the forefront of Austin's eclectic country-rock scene
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21 Savage Plays it a Little Too Tough
The Atlanta rap superstar tries satiating hardcore fans with mixed results on What Happened to the Streets?
Trey Songz Charged With Assault for Allegedly Punching Nightclub Employee
"He is cooperating fully and looks forward to the facts coming to light,” the singer's lawyer says
Lizzo Celebrates Dismissal of Fat-Shaming Claims in Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Dancers
The pop star said she was "grateful for this victory," while a lawyer for the plaintiffs noted many of the allegations remain intact, "including false imprisonment and harassment"
Warren Haynes’ North Carolina Christmas Jam Returns to Heal After Hurricane Helene
The guitarist enlisted Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman, Daniel Donato, Maggie Rose, and more onstage in Asheville, North Carolina, a year after the region was flooded
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In March, the musician was sued for $100 million by the brand Lost International, which claims her Mayhem designs rip off one of its logos
The Propulsive Punk Spirit of Argentina’s Rebel Taichu
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Yo La Tengo Reimagine “New York Groove” To Kick Off Hanukkah 2025 Residency
Hanukkah began Sunday night, therefore so did one of the world's greatest holiday traditions, Yo La Tengo's annual eight-night Hanukkah concert residency at New York's Bowery Ballroom. Sunday's surprise openers were Jon Glaser and longtime YLT pals Sun Ra Arkestra, who joined
Primal Scream Dropped From Trentham Festival Following Antisemitism Allegations
Primal Scream have been dropped from an upcoming music festival lineup after facing allegations of antisemitism related to a video played at their most recent concert. The post Primal Scream Dropped From Trentham Festival Following Antisemitism Allegations appeared first on
Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Breaks Record For Longest-Running #1 Hit
We knew it was about to happen, and now, as foretold, it has happened. Mariah Carey's " All I Want For Christmas Is You " has broken the record for most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The post Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Breaks Record
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Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday, and their son Nick was arrested on suspicion of murder . The tragic turn of events has sparked an outpouring of tributes for Reiner, who starred as Mike "Meathead"
The 2025 Pop-Girl Guide to Dating
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Mariah Carey to Perform at the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony
“Get ready for Milano Cortina 2026,” the singer announced
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“To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin,” the musician says in defense of the late actor and director’s honor
Rosalía Fights off an Ex’s Bad Energy in ‘La Perla’ Video
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Peter Matthew Bauer – “Gold Paint For Blue Skies”
The Walkmen’s Peter Matthew Bauer helped to launch the new supergroup Hyloxolos this year, but he’s also been unveiling new solo material. In October, Bauer followed 2022’s Flowers by dropping the moody psych-pop single “Doom,” with a video that featured a robot shooting a
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The funk, soul, and R&B musician scored a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with his cover of “Everlasting Love”
Peaer – “Bad News”
Late last year, Peaer returned with their first new song in half a decade. After another year, they popped back up with news of a new album, doppelgänger. They’ve got another single out today ahead of the project’s January release, and it may be my favorite of the bunch so far.
Cam’ron To Host Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua Pre-Fight Face-Off
Cam’ron is set to make more major moves in the world of sports by hosting the official pre-fight face-off between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The rap legend-turned-sports personality announced the big news over the weekend, sharing a number of behind-the-scenes photos and
“She’s A Bad Mama Jama” Singer Carl Carlton Dead At 72
Carl Carlton, the R&B singer best known for 1974's top 10 single "Everlasting Love" and the Grammy-winning 1981 hit "She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has died. His son, Carlton Hudgens II, announced his death in a Facebook post Sunday: "RIP Dad, Legend Carl
Watch Bruce Springsteen Play Through a Fire Alarm at Wonderfully Chaotic Stone Pony Appearance
An unbilled Springsteen sang “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” “Merry Christmas, Baby,” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul
Elias Rønnenfelt – “The Orchids” (Psychic TV Cover)
“The Orchids” first appeared on post-punk greats Psychic TV’s 1983 album Dreams Less Sweet as a sparse, elegant ballad with a scrappy punk sensibility. It came to me via Califone’s dreamier experimental folk-rock cover from 2005’s Roots And Crowns, and revisiting that cover
The Gummy Awards: Your Top 10 Albums And Songs Of 2025
The votes are in. We've counted up your ballots and are happy to present the top 10 albums and songs of 2025 according to Stereogum readers. As usual, your choices align with our staff picks somewhat while diverging in fun and interesting ways. Check it out below, and
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ Catchy Collab Should Hook Record of the Year at 2026 Grammys
Was any song better-produced this year than one based on a Korean drinking game?
Behind the Scenes of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’
Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, GNX, was a surprise-released triumph, following his blockbuster battle with Drake. As we await to see which of the nine Grammy nominations GNX makes good on, take a look behind the scenes at the making of the album with the photos of the rapper
How Kendrick Lamar Tapped Into the Spirit of L.A. to Make ‘GNX’
Sounwave and other key collaborators take us inside the making of the rap superstar’s latest, Grammy-nominated classic
Bill Callahan – “Lonely City”
My Days Of 58, the new Bill Callahan album, will be out a couple months into the new year. The elder-statesman indie singer-songwriter introduced this LP with “The Man I’m Supposed To Be,” and he’s got an even better song for us today. Like so many Callahan tracks, “Lonely
The 55 Best Indie-Rock Albums of 2025
Guitar heroes, noise rockers, brilliant singer-songwriters, and more
The Alternative Number Ones: The Cranberries’ “Salvation”
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