Raheem DeVaughn says losing his father, embracing therapy and mastering independence changed how he views music, legacy and purpose. Raheem DeVaughn On Growth, Grief, Independence and The Future of R&B Few artists have represented Washington D.C.’s musical identity with the consistency and purpose of Raheem DeVaughn. Emerging during the early 2000s Neo-soul revival alongside artists […]
How do you build on a moment that already feels like a pop breakthrough? If you’re Eli, you don’t retreat, you lean all the way in. Bigger vision, sharper storytelling, and a continued commitment to making pop music that actually means something. Following a run of increasingly confident releases, Eli’s conceptual debut “Stage Girl” landed […]
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade. She holds a BA in politics and an MA in Communications. Her passions include music, animals, Disney, iced coffee, summer, and bad reality TV, especially Housewives and Vanderpump Rules. Latest posts by Amanda Nowitz (see all) Reba McEntire is not just a country superstar, […]
The unexpected return of Neurosis this year has come as a welcome surprise for pretty much everyone into heavy music. For a time, it seemed the band had reached an abrupt and definitive end following the 2022 controversy surrounding former singer/guitarist Scott Kelly, who publicly admitted to abusing his wife and children. In response, his […]
Rush kicked off the 2026 Juno Awards with their first live performance in over 11 years, and their first since the 2020 death of longtime drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. You can watch the newly reconfigured band – featuring founding bassist and singer Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and newly recruited drummer Anika Nilles and […]
Gims was detained in Paris after being linked to a major international money-laundering probe involving luxury real estate. Gims landed in Paris expecting a normal day, but French customs had other plans waiting at the gate. The Franco-Congolese rap megastar got detained at Charles de Gaulle airport on March 25 after authorities flagged him as […]
Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway released their latest record, Addicted To The Violence, in July of 2025 and their newest music video is for the third track on the album, “Done Me Wrong.” Fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daron Malakian, who is also known for his co-founding role in System Of A Down, Daron […]
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that President Donald Trump’s “signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury.” Naturally, the news has received a lot of pushback, including from former White Stripes frontman/guitarist Jack White (who’s since mocked Trump’s plan on social media). What Did Jack White Say? […]
Cartel Bo stands his ground against the Houston Police after a viral “Murdawood” video sparks an intense public feud over harassment. Cartel Bo is standing his ground against the Houston Police Officers’ Union after a viral video reignited tensions between the rapper and law enforcement. The feud centers on his controversial “Murdawood” documentary, which has […]
Nearly two weeks ago to the day, I asked the question, “Are festivals going to see more international artists dropping out of the lineup due to troubles securing visas?” – and Nevermore appears to be the first band to answer this question with a resounding ‘yes.’ Announcing via social media yesterday that the band would be […]
