The 40 Best Songs of 1986
Looking back, 1986 doesn’t seem to be a pivotal year in music history. Throughout the year, new artists emerged, veterans were still a presence on the charts,...
How Frank Zappa Figured Alice Cooper Out
Frank Zappa had already set a certain standard when it came to recording music that was a bit out there. It took Alice Cooper...
A New Era for Pitchfork: Introducing Reader Scores and Commenting
Pitchfork has been publishing album reviews almost every day for 30 years. Each one has a score on a 0.0 to 10 scale, and...
How to Rate Albums Using Pitchfork Scores
There is a new Pitchfork subscription—only costs $5 a month—that gives readers the ability to score albums, comment on our reviews, and chop it...
See the Black Crowes’ New ‘Profane Prophecy’ Video
The Black Crowes are continuing to fuel anticipation for their forthcoming new album, A Pound of Feathers. You can now watch a new music...
Is a Second Sphere Venue Coming to the US?
In September of 2023, the Sphere officially opened in Las Vegas. The 20,000-seat, $2.3 billion venue is as grand as they come with 4D...
A$AP Rocky Enlists Tim Burton for ‘Air Force (Black Demarco)’ Video
The track appears on the rapper’s new album, Don’t Be Dumb, released last week A$AP Rocky shared a music video for “Air Force (Black...
Hilary Duff Performs ‘What Dreams Are Made of’ for First Time Ever
Have you ever seen such a beautiful night? During her tour launch in London, a.k.a. her first concert since 2015, Hilary Duff performed “What...
Matt Cooper Crosses Genres With His Uplifting Songs
Matt Cooper marries an uplifting message with a musical approach that draws from country, rock, pop, folk and more. The up-and-coming country singer is...
Karina Rykman’s Rise In New York’s Live Music Scene
We had the opportunity to sit down with the kinetic, Karina Rykman, badass bass player from New York City who is making waves in...