A Legendary Punk Singer Went Missing on This Day in 1982, Forcing His Band to Cancel Their Tour Before a...
In May 1982 The Clash released the blockbuster album Combat Rock, but weeks before its launch frontman Joe Strummer disappeared for three weeks, forcing the band to cancel a major tour. The disappearance was later revealed as a publicity stunt orchestrated by manager Bernie Rhodes, who hoped to revive a lagging Scottish tour. The episode intensified internal tensions, leading to the ousting of drummer Topper Headon and a cascade of lineup changes. By 1986 the group dissolved, leaving Strummer as the sole founding member.
Raekwon Gets Real About Why Older Rappers Struggle to Keep Making Good Music: ‘Some People Just Stop’
In a 2015 interview, Wu‑Tang Clan’s Raekwon warned that many veteran rappers lose steam as they age, often trading creative drive for financial comfort. He credits his own continued output to genuine inspiration, a disciplined schedule, and a supportive team....
On This Day in 1990, Sinéad O’Connor Hit No. 1 With a Prince Cover 26 Years to the Day Before...
On April 21, 1990 Sinéad O’Connor’s rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the track as a global hit. The original, recorded by Prince’s side project The Family in 1985, never charted as a single. O’Connor’s raw, single‑take...
6 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 10 Years Old This Year
Six seminal hip‑hop and R&B albums released in 2016 are marking their ten‑year anniversary, as highlighted by Vice’s Noisey. The list includes ScHoolboy Q’s cinematic *Blank Face LP*, Frank Ocean’s minimalist masterpiece *Blonde*, YG’s G‑Funk‑laden *Still Brazy*, Solange’s socially conscious...
Sade Once Explained Why It Took Her and Her Band So Long To Make an Album in 2010
Sade’s discography is marked by unusually long intervals between albums, most notably an eight‑year gap between *Love Deluxe* (1992) and *Lovers Rock* (2000) and a decade before *Soldier of Love* (2010). In a 1992 interview, vocalist Sade Adu explained that her...
Playboi Carti Explains the Impact MF DOOM Had on His Music: ‘I Just Did It to Show Older People Who...
Playboi Carti revealed that MF DOOM’s catalog, especially the track “Red & Gold,” profoundly shaped his artistic outlook. In a 2021 MARVIN Magazine interview, Carti explained he referenced Doom on Whole Lotta Red to educate his peers and signal respect for...
Lil Wayne Says It’s a ‘Humbling Experience’ Not Being Invited to Coachella or the Grammys
Lil Wayne took to X to lament being left out of major events like Coachella and the 2026 Grammys, calling the snubs “a humbling experience.” He thanked fans for their loyalty while highlighting his cultural influence through the Carter albums....
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (4/17/26)
Noisey’s weekly roundup highlights three standout hip‑hop and R&B tracks—Sexyy Red’s party‑ready “David Ruffin,” Rob49’s New Orleans‑inspired “Do It,” and the crossover collaboration “Flight Risqué” featuring Jenevieve, Freddie Gibbs and SALIMATA. Each song taps into distinct cultural touchstones, from classic soul...
Remember When Jack White Was in a Commercial That Aired Once at 2 AM and Then Immediately Disappeared?
In 2006 Coca‑Cola commissioned a 100‑second commercial featuring Japanese pop‑art designer Nagi Noda and an original track by Jack White. The full‑length ad aired only once at 1:55 am on the UK’s Channel 4, with a 30‑second cut shown in Australia, and...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Has Amended Oasis’ Induction After Fans Noticed Someone Missing
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revised Oasis’s 2026 induction to include co‑founding bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan after fans flagged his omission. McGuigan, who played on the band’s first three multi‑platinum albums, was originally left out when the...
Six Years Ago, Fiona Apple Released DIY Grammy-Winning Album Featuring a Dead Dog’s Bones As an Instrument
Fiona Apple returned in 2020 with *Fetch the Bolt Cutters*, her first album since 2012. Recorded largely at home with a tight circle of collaborators, Apple built the record using unconventional DIY instruments, including oil cans, baked seed pods, and...
How Baby Keem Got His Big Break Through a Family Tragedy, Thanks to His Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cousin
Baby Keem’s rapid ascent in hip‑hop is tied to a personal tragedy that connected him with his cousin, Pulitzer‑winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. After Keem’s uncle Gerrell—known as Khaotic Lyricist—was killed in a casino accident in 2015, Keem delivered a moving...
Teddy Swims’ The Ugly Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets
Teddy Swims announced The Ugly Tour, a 32‑date North American arena run kicking off on September 22, 2026, in Kansas City and concluding November 18 in Los Angeles. The tour follows a blockbuster festival season that included Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and a...
Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson Has Some High Praise for All the Band’s Drummers Except for One, Apparently
In a recent "Get On The Bus" interview, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson extolled founding drummer Joey Jordison and newcomer Eloy Casagrande while conspicuously omitting any praise for Jay Weinberg. Wilson described Jordison as the "best that ever did it" and...
3 Musicians Who Had to Change the Way They Played After Serious Accidents
The article profiles three iconic musicians—Tony Iommi, Liam Gallagher and Jack White—who were forced to reinvent their technique after life‑changing injuries. Iommi fashioned makeshift prosthetic fingertips after losing skin on two fingers, Gallagher discovered a passion for singing after a...
27 Years Ago, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Prompted This Country Music Legend’s Family to Exhume Her Body
Tammy Wynette died in her sleep in 1998 at age 55, prompting her four daughters to file a $50 million wrongful‑death lawsuit alleging excessive pain‑killer use. In 1999 the family exhumed her body, and a second autopsy found traces of sedatives...
Isaiah Rashad Reveals the Tracklist for His New Album, ‘It’s Been Awful’: Here’s What to Expect
Isaiah Rashad returns after a five‑year hiatus with his new album *It’s Been Awful*, slated for release on May 1, 2026 through Top Dawg Entertainment. The record features three guest appearances—SZA, Julian Sintonia and Dominic Fike—and the lead single “SAME SH!T” dropped on April 9....
12 Years Ago, Justin Bieber Sparked Controversy by Wishing Anne Frank Would Have Been a ‘Belieber’
In 2014, a 19‑year‑old Justin Bieber signed the Anne Frank Museum guestbook with a comment wishing the Holocaust victim would have been a “belieber,” prompting worldwide outrage. The museum’s spokesperson defended the singer, noting his genuine interest and the potential to...
7 Hip-Hop Artists Who Have Experimented With AI
A Vice/Noisey feature spotlights seven hip‑hop artists—50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, RZA, Will.i.am, K Camp and Kanye West—who are actively experimenting with generative AI in music creation. The piece details how each artist uses AI, from 50 Cent’s AI‑reimagined classics to RZA’s cost‑saving...
26 Years Ago, L7 Raffled a One-Night Stand With Drummer Dee Plakas: ‘Rock and Roll Is Prostitution’
In April 2000, grunge‑riot grrrl band L7 raffled a one‑night stand with drummer Dee Plakas during their UK tour, a stunt that sparked headlines in The Guardian and Vice. The giveaway was announced in Manchester and concluded in London, creating a...
Nas Explained Why He Thought Hip-Hop Was Dead 20 Years Ago: ‘Mostly Every Form of American Music Is Dead’
In 2006 Nas released the album *Hip Hop Is Dead*, declaring the genre dead because commercial interests had eclipsed artistic integrity. He argued that record‑company profit motives, not just rappers, were exploiting hip‑hop and all American music. Nas linked the...
Mary J. Blige Candidly Opens up About Battling Addiction Early in Her Music Career: ‘It Was Either Put up or...
Mary J. Blige revealed that early in her career she struggled with severe alcohol and drug addiction, nearly reaching a fatal breaking point by 2001. She described the moment as a stark choice between life and death, ultimately choosing recovery...
Swae Lee Seemingly Cut Off From Performing ‘Black Beatles’ During Coachella Performance
During his April 10 Coachella set, Swae Lee was forced to end his performance early, cutting out the Rae Sremmurd hit “Black Beatles” and another new track. Production shut the lights and switched to a Ferris‑wheel visual, prompting Lee to plead on‑stage...
Sabrina Carpenter Sparks Controversy After Seemingly Mocking Fan’s Cultural Celebration at Coachella
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella debut sparked controversy after she mocked a fan’s ululation—a traditional Arab and North African celebratory vocalisation—calling it "yodeling" and "weird." The incident ignited a heated debate on social media about cultural sensitivity and the responsibilities of high‑profile...
Will Ferrell Makes Random Cameo in Star-Studded Sabrina Carpenter Coachella Performance
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella with a theatrically staged set that featured surprise cameos from Will Ferrell, Sam Elliott and Susan Sarandon. The celebrity interludes turned a music performance into a viral, cross‑industry moment that generated massive social buzz. Carpenter highlighted...
4 Rappers You Have to See Perform at Coachella in 2026
VICE’s Noisey spotlights four hip‑hop acts worth catching at Coachella 2026, amid a lineup dominated by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. Young Thug opens the main stage with a 50‑minute set that will blend tracks from his new...
56 Years Ago Today, an Indecent Proposal Led to Jim Morrison Being Yanked Offstage by Doors Bandmate
On April 10, 1970, The Doors’ Boston concert descended into chaos when a power cut left Jim Morrison’s microphone on while he was heavily intoxicated. Morrison launched a profanity‑filled tirade, threatened to expose his genitals, and had to be physically...
The Weeknd Reveals How His First Crush Helped Him Make His Groundbreaking Debut Mixtape
The Weeknd disclosed that his early love of anime, from Sailor Moon to Samurai Champloo, directly shaped his debut mixtape House of Balloons. He explained that the series’ blend of hip‑hop beats by Nujabes and visual storytelling inspired tracks like “The Morning”...
3 Groovy Indie Rock Bands With Under 500 Monthly Listeners
VICE spotlights three emerging indie rock acts—Cherry Sucker (302 monthly listeners), Post Sex High (104 listeners) and The Backroom Rumors (360 listeners)—all falling below the 500‑listener threshold on Spotify. Austin‑based Cherry Sucker debuted in 2024 with The Circles EP, delivering...
Hardcore Music Has Great Healing Benefits for Overall Health, According to Upcoming Documentary
Producers Howie Abrams, Seth Abrams, and Jammi York have turned a planned book on hardcore music’s therapeutic power into the documentary *Heavy Healing*. The film interviews seminal hardcore acts—including Agnostic Front, Sick of It All, and K2—while spotlighting personal stories...
How Harrowing Stories of Genital Mutilation (And a Bit of Reggae) Helped Inspire This 1994 Hit Song
Tori Amos’s 1994 single “Cornflake Girl” was born from a conversation about female genital mutilation and a love of reggae music. In a recent interview, Amos explains that the term “cornflake girl” refers to women who betray trust, mirroring the...
A Human Performed This Cringey, AI-Generated ‘Love Song,’ and Somehow It’s Even Weirder This Way
AI music generator Do Re Mi released a novelty love song titled “Give Me Your Hand.” Singer Natalie Janz, known as Madame Madame, posted a video performing the AI‑crafted track, adding a human voice to the bizarre lyrics. The performance...
7 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 20 Years Old This Year
2006 marked a watershed moment for hip‑hop and R&B, and seven albums from that year are turning 20. The list includes T.I.’s *King*, Ne‑Yo’s debut *In My Own Words*, Clipse’s *Hell Hath No Fury*, Lupe Fiasco’s *Food & Liquor*, Pharrell’s...
MF Doom Explains How the Movie ‘Gladiator’ Helped Him With His Signature Mask in Throwback Interview
MF DOOM’s iconic metal mask traces back to a replica of the helmet from the 2000 film *Gladiator*. A friend acquired the prop, altered it for wearability, and added chrome and a ruby, creating the distinctive look that would define the...
The Strokes Just Announced a New Album, ‘Reality Awaits’
The Strokes have announced their seventh studio album, “Reality Awaits,” slated for a summer 2026 release. It marks the band’s first full‑length record in six years since the Grammy‑winning “The New Abnormal.” The announcement arrived with a retro‑styled 1980s car‑ad...
4 of Coachella’s Biggest Band Reunions Through the Years
Coachella has become a launchpad for some of the most memorable band reunions in modern music history. Starting with the Pixies in 2004 and Rage Against the Machine in 2007, the festival has repeatedly delivered surprise comebacks that drew massive...
How This Mega Pop Star Got Her ‘Big Break,’ Despite Not Even Wanting to Be a Singer
Madonna’s rise to global pop stardom began with countless Broadway auditions, not a deliberate singing career. After being repeatedly rejected for her stature, a French production team offered her studio time and a lavish lifestyle, propelling her into the music...
Why Trent Reznor Felt Like Nine Inch Nails Was ‘Some P**** Pop Band’ Compared to an Industrial Metal Legend
Trent Reznor recalls a pivotal early‑90s studio encounter with industrial metal icon Al Jourgensen at Chicago Tracks, where he was invited to hang out and later contributed vocals to 1000 Homo DJs’ Black Sabbath cover. Reznor admits the experience left him feeling...
4 Rock Bands Who I Can’t Believe Have Fewer Than 100 Monthly Listeners
Vice highlights four underground rock acts—Declaw, fencing, UDDER and Assisted Living—each with fewer than 100 monthly Spotify listeners. The Boston trio Declaw (46 listeners) blends ’80s alt‑rock fuzz with modern indie flair, while Halifax’s fencing (93 listeners) channels early‑2000s Midwest...
Goo Goo Dolls Have Canceled Their Third Show in a Row, Due to Singer John Rzeznik’s Health
American rock band Goo Goo Dolls have canceled their third consecutive concert in Ontario after frontman John Rzeznik was diagnosed with pneumonia. The latest cancellation affects the April 3 show at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum, following previous cancellations in Sault Ste. Marie and Oshawa....
3 No Skip Alt-Rock Albums Turning 30 in 2026
In 2026 three seminal alt‑rock albums from 1996 turn 30: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ Murder Ballads, R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi‑Fi, and Butter’s Butter. Each record is celebrated as a “no‑skip” masterpiece, with Murder Ballads featuring high‑profile duets, New Adventures...
Are the Strokes Planning To Release New Music, or Is This an Elaborate April Fool’s Joke?
The Strokes posted a cryptic Instagram Story on March 31 featuring pixelated cassette imagery and a link to a Laylo‑hosted text‑message sign‑up, hinting at new music ahead of their 2026 festival slate, including Coachella. The sign‑up asks fans for phone...
4 Big Name Artists Who’ve Integrated AI Into Their Music in Transformative Ways
Major artists are turning to artificial‑intelligence tools to reshape how music is created and distributed. Lauv partnered with Hooky to generate a Korean‑language version of his hit, while Jacob Collier teamed with Google’s MusicFX DJ to explore continuously evolving soundscapes....
Melissa Auf Der Maur on How Hole Influenced This Young Artist: ‘There Are Direct Correlations’
Melissa Auf der Maur, former Hole bassist and 90s alt‑rock icon, discussed her new memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* and highlighted a direct link between Hole and pop star Olivia Rodrigo. After Rodrigo thanked Auf der Maur’s daughter...
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Covered the Joy Division Classic ‘Transmission’ in a Way That No One Will Ever Top
Bob’s Burgers released a surprise sketch where characters Bob and Gene cover Joy Division’s 1979 single “Transmission.” The animation features bedroom‑stage visuals and toy‑instrument sounds, turning a post‑punk anthem into a whimsical, family‑friendly performance. The original track, Joy Division’s first...
J. Cole Says Streaming Undervalues Music, Creates Surface-Level Critique: ‘There’s No Barrier of Entry’
Hip‑hop icon J. Cole told the Lost in Vegas YouTube channel that music streaming’s flat‑rate model devalues songs by removing the financial commitment that once drove deeper listener engagement. He contrasted today’s unlimited catalog with the era of buying CDs or...
How a Failed Netflix Movie Inspired a Gorillaz Album About ‘Hanging Around for an Eternity’
Gorillaz’s long‑awaited Netflix movie fell apart after the studio’s key contact quit, leaving Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in a creative limbo. While waiting for the film to restart, the duo channeled frustration into their eighth album, Cracker Island, released...
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler Once Revealed How They Got ‘Ripped Off’ (But Ozzy Had This Extra Advantage)
In a 2013 Howard Stern interview, Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler disclosed how early Black Sabbath management siphoned off earnings and left the band burdened by massive tax bills. Their lack of business savvy meant they were paid far...
4 of the Hairiest Hair Metal Bands That Make Me Instantly Smell Aquanet
The Vice piece spotlights four quintessential hair‑metal acts—Ratt, Twisted Sister, Poison and Mötley Crüe—detailing their 1980s rise, signature looks, and lasting influence. Ratt’s 1984 debut *Out of the Cellar* cemented their stadium‑rock reputation, while Twisted Sister’s anthems like “I Wanna Rock”...
Donald Glover Is Maybe Not Retiring Childish Gambino After All: ‘I Still Really Love Making Music’
Donald Glover, who sparked speculation about ending his Childish Gambino project after a New York Times interview, told reporters at the Super Mario Bros. Galaxy premiere in Japan that he still loves making music and isn’t planning to retire the persona. He...