MusicTreaty Oak Revival Channels Texas Roots on New Country Rock Album 'Have a Nice Day'The group's new album is undeniably country, but also has clear emo, power pop and classic hard rock influences.
The Q RecommenderNew Music Friday: Peter Gabriel, the Violent Femmes, Soft CellGabriel's first new album in more than a decade highlights the week's new releases.
The Q InterviewDave Alvin on the Blasters' Legacy, Playing with The Third Mind, Writing Music for John Waters, and Opening For Queen"You've never really been booed until you've been booed by 17,000 Queen fans."
The Q InterviewJohn Douglas of the Trashcan Sinatras Reflects on the Sudden Top 10 Success of 'Cake' After 33 Years"We're getting lots of attention. We've not really had that too many times in our career, so it's been a very pleasant surprise!"
The Q InterviewPhil Manzanera Has Put Roxy Music Back on the Shelf, But He and Andy Mackay Are Still TogetherThe guitar legend discusses his latest endeavor, his debut solo LP, and past collaborations with Brian Eno, David Gilmour, and Split Enz
The Q InterviewMadness' Suggs on the Band's First No. 1 Album, Covering Supergrass, and the Importance of 'Norton Folgate'"They'll say, 'Can you do [the "One Step Beyond" moves]?' And I'm like, 'Mate, I'm 62 years old. You do it, alright?'"
The Q InterviewMariel Loveland of Best Ex on Leaving the Candy Hearts Behind and the Partial Delusion Required to Make It in MusicThe singer-songwriter dissects her new album, reveals the ways touring has changed since the pandemic, and discusses how she's been inspired by Taylor Swift.
FeaturesFrom Kajagoogoo to the Killers: Now That’s What I Call 40 Years of Pop BrillianceThe compilation series inspired by a poster of a music-loving pig has become the world’s biggest musical franchise.
MusicSqueeze Unveil 50th Anniversary UK Tour Dates With Badly Drawn BoySqueeze have confirmed that the tour will be in support of both old and new songs.
The Q RecommenderQ Roundtable: Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)'Q staff discuss the singer's latest re-recording, and consult with a few experts.
The Q RecommenderNew Music Friday: Guided by Voices, Joe Jackson, Busta RhymesPlus, Rosalia and Bjork unearth an unexpected gem with single "Oral."
FeaturesHeaven Knows I’m Relevant Now: Legacy Bands Drive Vinyl Sales for Younger GenerationGeneration Z are obsessing over the same bands their parents once did – and they’re doing so in exactly the same old-fashioned way.
FeaturesThe Brian Jonestown Massacre Members Come to Blows Onstage in Australia, Cancel Rest of Tour"You better think about this one, man. Because this is FOREVER!"
The Q InterviewRobert Fripp on 50 Years of '(No Pussyfooting),' Working With Brian Eno, the Future of King Crimson, and MoreThe legendary guitarist also discusses collaborating with Daryl Hall and David Bowie, and a close encounter with Lester Bangs.
The Q InterviewNick Broomfield, Director of 'The Stones and Brian Jones,' on One of Rock's Most Misunderstood Geniuses"There's a wonderful eccentricity that he brought to all those numbers which made them stand out from what everybody else was doing. He gave the band an edge."
The Q InterviewGraham Parker Still Makes Records Because He Still Writes Songs — Simple as ThatGraham Parker discusses his lengthy career, his influences, and his fans — including Bruce Springsteen.
FeaturesU2: Their Top 5 Unforgettable GigsRock 'n' roll is ridiculous. It's absurd. In the past, U2 was trying to duck that. Now we're wrapping our arms around it and giving it a great big kiss. — Bono
FeaturesGreen Day Unveil Tracklist for 2024 Release 'Saviors'Billie Joe Armstrong & Co. will kick-off 2024 with a new album and "A big tour next year."
The Q InterviewWes Leavins of Brigitte Calls Me Baby on the Band's Debut EP, Working With Dave Cobb, and Playing Elvis Onstage"There's never been an attempt to be in or out of time."
The Q RecommenderNew Music Friday: Vince Clarke, Danny Brown, MadnessPlus, L.A.'s cult heroes Fishbone return with a new EP.
FeaturesDinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis Announces New Album 'What Do We Do Now', Shares Video for New SongChallenging and rewarding, J Mascis is asking the pertinent question: What do we do now?
FeaturesBelle and Sebastian Announce 2024 North American TourThe Glasgow, Scotland indie pop group are getting in a re-do from their scrapped 2023 dates
FeaturesAndré 3000 Announces Nov. 17 Drop for Surprise Solo Album 'New Blue Sun'For the first time since 2006, André 3000 is releasing new music. 'New Blue Sun' is set to be released this Friday, Nov. 17
FestivalsPretty Girls Make Graves Announce First Show in 17 Years for 2024's When We Were Young FestivalThe reformed band will perform their 2003 sophomore release 'The New Romance' in its entirety.
FeaturesThe Beatles Record-Breaking Week from the UK Official ChartsA Number 1 single and looking towards a Number 1 album? Beatlemania is not over yet.
FeaturesRadiohead Side Project The Smile Announce 2024 Release 'Wall of Eyes' and Tour DatesThe Smile announce 2024 Release 'Wall of Eyes' and music video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
The Q RecommenderNew Music Friday: Helmet, New Order, Cat PowerPlus, '90s hitmakers Bush return with a new single.
Music2024 Grammy Nominations Are In — Let's Hear It for the Ladies!"My movement is my movement. When all the dust has settled on the groundbreaking-ness, I’m going to still be doing this" — Lizzo
FeaturesThe Beatles Release 50th Anniversary Editions of the 'Red' and 'Blue' Albums Nov. 10Since their first incarnations appeared in April 1973, these albums have introduced successive generations to The Beatles' music
FeaturesMadonna's Immaculate AmbitionFor 40 years Madonna has done things her own way. Even a stint in the ICU wasn’t going to change that.
The Q InterviewMichael Eisenstein of Letters To Cleo: 'It's a Mystery and Alchemy Behind Getting a Hit Song'Whether it's Boston, Los Angeles, Nebraska or New York City, Letters To Cleo have your town in sight
The Q InterviewThurston Moore – 'I Was Like: That is Beautiful, Who in God's Name is That? And You Could Only Fantasize About What That Sounds Like, You Know?'The Sonic Youth frontman takes us on a journey through New York, No Wave, and what it’s like being the boy in a band
The Q InterviewGlenn Mercer on The Feelies' Live Album of Velvet Underground covers, Their Connection to Jonathan Demme, and MoreTrue story: if he'd had the funding, director Jonathan Demme would've done a Feelies concert film before doing 'Stop Making Sense'
The Q InterviewNick Heyward on The 40th Anniversary of 'North of a Miracle' And Other Efforts From His Solo CatalogueThe Haircut One Hundred frontman discusses why he split with the band and whether they might yet return to America
The Q InterviewPeter Frampton on His Latest Live Album, The State of His Health and the Best Bit About Being on 'The Simpsons'The noted guitarist also talks about touring with David Bowie, guesting on 'Black Sheep Squadron,' and working with Dolly Parton and George Harrison
ReviewsConcert Review: The Darkness, 9:30 Club, Washington, DCThe lads from Lowestoft bring their 'Permission to Land...Again' tour to a conclusion in one of Washington, DC's most iconic venues
FeaturesYou’ve Come a Long(er) Way, BabyTwenty-five years ago, Fatboy Slim released his second album – and dance music was never the same again
The Q InterviewDan Wilson of Semisonic on Songwriting, Post-Bubblegum Rock and AI vs. AIWith humor and heart, the Semisonic frontman waxes poetic on touring in 2023, catchy AM radio riffs and the beauty of songs under three minutes.
The Q InterviewJuliana Hatfield on the Mysteries and Magic of Electric Light OrchestraA cosmic collection of covers that are both faithful to the originals and uniquely her own.
The Q InterviewGreg Ackell of Drop Nineteens: 'It Always Does Start With the Music'Sonic nostalgia via Drop Nineteens is greeting your ears, some thirty years after the fact