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Sinners’s Music Goes for the Jugular

 The film upends what we’ve come to expect from stories about the blues. By Craig Jenkins
in conversation

‘What You Think About Me Is None of My Business’

 Diane Warren has a reputation for being tough. It’s how she got so many chart-topping songs to exist. By Andrew Goldman
the festival circuit

The Ultimate Guide to 2025’s Can’t-Miss Music Festivals

 Plan ahead for marquee acts, tolerable travel, and … punk-rock bowling? Let’s go. By Dan Reilly
  1. obits
    Roy Thomas Baker, Producer to the Rock Gods, Dead at 78Baker produced for bands including Queen, the Cars, Journey, Yes, Mötley Crüe, and Smashing Pumpkins.
    By Justin Curto
  2. gamehendge theory
    Phish Won the Rock Hall’s Fan Vote, But It’s All a Bit of PishposhIt’s a good sign, but it doesn’t guarantee anything.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. celebrity couples?
    Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus Hard Launch With Easter IG Post“Wait…what?” commented Melissa Gilbert.
    By Bethy Squires
  4. coachella 2025
    Artists Speak Out for Palestine at CoachellaHere’s what Green Day, Kneecap, Bob Vylan, and more said in Indio.
    By Bethy Squires
  5. celeb beefs
    Green Day Wants to Have a Brat SummerOur long national nightmare is over; Green Day and Charli XCX have squashed their beef.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. what? when? where?
    The Who Rehired Ringo Starr’s Son As Their DrummerZak Starkey, who was fired for overplaying at recent concerts, has been reinstated after working out private “communication issues.”
    By Devon Ivie
  7. ch-ch-ch-charts
    Minecraft Movie’s Soundtrack Standout ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ Serves a Top 40 HitThe Jack Black-sung jingle is cooking at no. 21 on the UK charts this week.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  8. the law
    Diddy’s Sex-Trafficking Trial Will Not Be Delayed“It is unclear why there isn’t sufficient time to prepare,” the judge said.
    By Justin Curto
  9. videology
    Wait, Is That Somebody That I Used to Know?In Doechii’s “Anxiety” video.
    By Justin Curto
  10. the law
    New Pornographers Drummer Arrested for Child PornographyThe band immediately cut all ties with Joe Seiders, who has been a member since 2014.
    By Jason P. Frank
  11. crystal visions
    Stevie Nicks’s New Album Will Bring Some Fleetwood Smack“They’re autobiographical, real stories where I’m not pulling any punches for probably the first time in my life.”
    By Devon Ivie
  12. my single is dropping
    Addison Rae Hath Become BjörkShe’s a “Rae of Light” in the new music video for “Headphones On.”
    By Jason P. Frank
  13. the grub street diet
    Comedian Kyle Gordon Starts His Passover With Bacon“I hope my dad doesn’t read this.”
    By Zach Schiffman
  14. my single is dropping
    Morgan Wallen Keeps Coming Back to Post Malone“There’s a lotta reasons I ain’t Jesus,” the boys sing (as if we needed a reminder).
    By Justin Curto
  15. 2 fyre 2 furious
    Fyre Festival 2 Is Postponed … Or Is It?The fest’s dates are dependent on finding a new location.
    By Bethy Squires
  16. the law
    Now Drake Says Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Was Defamatory TooUniversal Music Group responded that Drake “is being misled by his legal representatives.”
    By Justin Curto
  17. song roulette
    The Ting Tings’ Biggest Hit Led to an Existential CrisisThe duo went from rocking out in seedy clubs to shows where children requested “the name song.”
    By Devon Ivie
  18. meta-vers
    The ‘Apple’ Dance Creator Suing Roblox Is So BratKelley Heyer’s Charli XCX choreography was allegedly used without permission.
    By Jason P. Frank
  19. denials
    Lil Wayne Denies COVID Fraud, Defends Explicit Text to Reporter“Any female that text me is going to probably receive a sexual comment.”
    By Justin Curto
  20. secret garden
    Get Lost in Bruce Springsteen’s Tracks II: The Lost AlbumsWhat to expect from the massive archival set.
    By Ryan Leas
  21. the charts
    Finally, a Country-Rap Collab That Makes SenseOn “All the Way,” BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman stick to their strengths.
    By Justin Curto
  22. the festival circuit
    Miley Cyrus Adds Something Beautiful to Tribeca FestivalBilly Joel joins her as one of the many musical filmmakers this summer.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  23. biting
    Chappell Roan Supports Too-Bright TeethThe pop star boldly comes out as pro-veneer on Las Culturistas.
    By Jason P. Frank
  24. building statues
    The Sash Is FunnyAnd Green Day deserved to headline.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  25. accusations
    Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter Faces Fourth Sexual-Assault AllegationThe woman claims she contracted HPV and was diagnosed with cervical cancer afterward.
    By Justin Curto
  26. intermission news
    A$AP Rocky Spent 10 Hours of His One Life Watching The BrutalistHopefully he gets composer Daniel Blumberg in the studio.
    By Jason P. Frank
  27. album review
    Bon Iver Is Out of the WoodsOn Sable, Fable, Justin Vernon is committed to having a better time.
    By Craig Jenkins
  28. when the moon hits your eye
    Was the All-Female Blue Origin Mission ‘Hopecore’?Katy Perry and Gayle King hoped spending 11 minutes in space inspired people to be better, somehow.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  29. the festival circuit
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2025Yo Gabba Gabba!, Benson Boone flips, and free Erewhon shots.
    By Rebecca Castillo, Reanna Cruz, and Fran Hoepfner
  30. the festival circuit
    Every Single Thing That Happened at Coachella 2025From Clairo f. Bernie Sanders to Ava Max throwing her hair into the audience.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  31. in the desert
    Lady Gaga Played Chess with a ‘Poker Face’ at CoachellaHer headlining set had her doing everything from grabbing a guitar to dancing with a skeleton.
    By Jason P. Frank
  32. my album is dropping
    Everything We Know About Lana Del Rey’s Country Album, Y’allDel Rey shared that it’s delayed and has a new name, too. Classic.
    By Bethy Squires
  33. vulture lists
    Every Lady Gaga Song, RankedShe almost single-handedly raised the bar for pop music.
    By Kristen S. Hé
  34. fish-fluencing
    Bon Iver’s SABLE, fABLE Rollout, RankedFrom least to most beard-scratching.
    By Hershal Pandya
  35. that’s the way i like it
    Kendrick Lamar and SZA Take a Victory LapWith a music video for their seven-week chart topper ‘Luther,’ ahead of their joint stadium tour.
    By Jason P. Frank
  36. moves like…
    Mick Jagger’s Fiancée Is Steel Wheels Years Old“Maybe one day we’ll marry, maybe not.”
    By Devon Ivie
  37. vulture lists
    Every Missy Elliott Song, RankedMissy has not just redefined pop music — she’s consistently reinvented it.
    By Steven J. Horowitz
  38. the charts
    Alex Warren Is Cannier Than He SeemsThe former Hype House member is climbing the Hot 100 with “Ordinary.”
    By Justin Curto
  39. a long talk
    Peter Buck Always Picked Up Warren Zevon’s Midnight CallsThe R.E.M. guitarist on the joys of making Hindu Love Gods and the strained aftermath.
    By Devon Ivie
  40. the festival circuit
    How to Watch Lady Gaga’s Coachella Mayhem LivePlus, Charli XCX and besties like The Dare and A.G. Cook.
    By Bethy Squires
  41. the festival circuit
    The Thirstiest Coachella Billboards in the DesertTyla wants to know if you’ve “got water?”
    By Justin Curto
  42. respect the classics
    Hey, Adam Levine, Don’t Let Paul McCartney Make You Feel BadThe Beatle reviewed his attempted covers: “We did it better.”
    By Devon Ivie
  43. say it ain’t so
    Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot by Police, Arrested for Attempted MurderJillian Lauren is “all right,” her husband said — and so is his band’s Coachella set.
    By Justin Curto
  44. the law
    Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Sexual-Assault CaseThe rapper was found liable for assault, sexual battery, and intentional affliction of emotional distress.
    By Jason P. Frank
  45. the law
    AI Deep-Fake Bill Gets a Thumbs-Up From YouTubeRandy Travis, Fran Drescher, and more expressed support for protection against deep fakes.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  46. the festival circuit
    ‘We Created a Pitchfork Fest for Trans Rights’Ekko Astral’s Liberation Weekend aims to fight eroding support for the community, even as some companies “don’t want to be associated with this.”
    By Craig Jenkins
  47. live laugh lorde
    Sound the New-Lorde AlarmFifteen seconds of a new song can change your life.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  48. ayo benny
    New Justin Bieber (Kind of) DroppingThe TikTokers behind the viral track “Benny” on their plans to release it as an official song.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  49. listen up
    Hold Ravyn Lenae Tight, Don’t Let Her Go“Love Me Not” has hit the Hot 100, so it’s your last chance to know about Ravyn Lenae before it was cool.
    By Jason P. Frank
  50. uh oh
    Fyre Fest Founder Insists Another Festival Is ComingDespite the city of Playa Del Carmen saying otherwise.
    By Alejandra Gularte
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