The television half-hour is the boldest and most exciting art form in popular culture right now, as “former” TV critic Andy Greenwald has been quick to point out over the last couple years, and this was very much the case in 2016. Nowhere was that more apparent than Atlanta, the best new show of the … More Best of 2016: TV
2016 was another strong year for music across the board, so you couldn’t really go wrong with any genre, even country, which featured Sturgill Simpson leading the scene. However, it will probably be remembered most for two things – the legends we lost and the possible peak of the surprise album drop. Many eulogies have … More Best of 2016: Music
Lead singer Myles Kennedy discusses Alter Bridge’s latest album “The Last Hero,” his interest in writing about heroes in the first place, why exploring the theme of disillusionment is particularly relevant today, and his continuing evolution as a musician, including how he got his musical start. … More Alter Bridge
Frontman Deryck Whibley details his long and difficult road back contained in Sum 41’s new album “13 Voices,” the return of original guitarist Dave Baksh, his feelings about the band’s older material, and why he doesn’t like modern pop music. … More Sum 41
Dan Layus discusses the natural transition leading to his first solo album “Dangerous Things,” being at home musically and content with songs living on their own, plus what the future holds for him and the Augustana name. … More Dan Layus
Lead guitarist Matthew Followill speaks about Kings of Leon’s new album “WALLS,” going after a classic but still relevant sound, why slow songs tend to come the most naturally, and how the band quit fighting to become more inspired than it’s ever been before. … More Kings of Leon
Writer-director Lee Kirk discusses his new film “Ordinary World,” the changes that come with having kids and turning 40, and working with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong in the lead role. … More Lee Kirk on Directing ‘Ordinary World’
Frontman Van McCann and guitarist Johnny Bond talk about the band’s second album “The Ride,” how playing live informs everything they do, and why they’re only getting warmed up. … More Catfish and the Bottlemen
Drummer Zach Lind chats about thinking differently on the band’s new album “Integrity Blues,” the challenge of taking your craft up a level, the delicate balance of tracklisting, and being notorious for not knowing what people are going to like. … More Jimmy Eat World
Lead singer Conor Mason talk about the band’s self-titled debut album, breaking through in the States, his Jeff Buckley influences, being part of the new wave of British rock, and going big on the upcoming second album. … More Nothing But Thieves
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