3 Songs That Instantly Transport You To Watching Movies During the Y2K Era
The article highlights three iconic songs—Smash Mouth’s “I’m a Believer,” Gary Jules’ “Mad World,” and Lustra’s “Scotty Doesn’t Know”—that instantly evoke the Y2K‑era movies Shrek, Donnie Darko, and Eurotrip. Each track has become inseparable from its film, turning a simple cue into a cultural shorthand. The piece notes how these songs, originally covers or novelty hits, now serve as nostalgic triggers for viewers. It underscores the lasting power of early‑2000s soundtracks in contemporary pop culture.
Do Social Media Boycotts Actually ‘Cancel’ Controversial Artists? New Study Says Not Really
A Cornell University study released in April 2026 reveals that streaming platforms, not social‑media boycotts, determine whether controversial musicians are financially “canceled.” The research shows that artists removed from Spotify or Apple Music playlists experience sharp declines, while those left...
Yung Lean Getting ‘Goat’ Praise for Viral Video Short Film With ‘Masterpiece’ Choreography
Swedish rapper Yung Lean stars in the two‑part short film “Storm,” which has gone viral for its striking choreography. The first segment, “Storm I,” blends an action‑drama narrative with an electro soundtrack produced by French DJ Surkin. In “Storm II,”...
Retired Korn Bassist Fieldy Thanks Bandmate for ‘Very Unexpected Gift’ Amidst New Comments on Why He Left the Band
Founding bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu announced his retirement from Korn, ending a three‑decade run with the nu‑metal pioneers. He publicly thanked guitarist Brian "Head" Welch after Welch gifted him an Ibanez guitar for his son, describing it as an unexpected...
Pusha T Says Jay-Z Gave The World a Rap Culture ‘Tutorial’ His Entire Career, Making Him The Greatest Songwriter of...
Pusha T declared Jay‑Z the greatest living songwriter, likening his career to a rap‑culture tutorial. He highlighted tracks such as “Allure” and “Hovi Baby” as lyrical masterclasses that blend street realism with luxury ambition. The praise coincides with a New York Times ranking...
Foster the People Announce Good Mourning Sunshine Tour 2026
Indie‑pop band Foster the People announced its Good Mourning Sunshine Tour, a North American stadium‑style run slated for fall 2026. The 30‑date itinerary kicks off in Phoenix on September 9 and wraps at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 23,...
Pinkpantheress Says There’s a ‘Sensitive’ Reason Why Its Hard for Artists To Get a Hit on TikTok Today
PinkPantheress says TikTok’s music promotion is now oversaturated, making viral hits harder to achieve. The platform’s algorithm offers no clear formula, and Gen Z listeners quickly detect inauthentic, label‑driven content. She observes that genuine fan‑posted snippets still spark breakthroughs, but artists...
T.I. Says Trap Used To Be About ‘Survival’ but Still Welcomes That Its ‘Ushering in a New Sound’ Today
Hip‑hop pioneer T.I., who popularized the term “trap” with his 2003 album *Trap Muzik*, says the genre has evolved from a Southern survival soundtrack into a broader, EDM‑infused sound. In a recent interview he praised the new direction while stressing...
3 Rock Albums From the Year 2000 That Would Dominate Mainstream Radio if They Came Out Today
Three rock albums from the year 2000—Porcupine Tree’s *Lightbulb Sun*, Cursive’s *Domestica*, and The Gathering’s *if_then_else*—still sound fresh enough to thrive on mainstream radio in 2026. Each record blends progressive or emo roots with accessible hooks, showing how early‑2000s rock...
Violet Grohl Just Announced Her First Headlining Tour
Violet Grohl, the emerging indie rocker, announced her first headlining tour for 2026, kicking off on June 4 in Brooklyn. The run includes three U.S. dates, two joint shows with The Breeders, and a slate of European festival appearances such...
David Bowie Was Detained for Possessing Nazi Memorabilia on This Day 50 Years Ago
On April 27, 1976, David Bowie was detained at the Russia‑Poland border after authorities discovered Nazi memorabilia in his possession while traveling as his Thin White Duke persona. The incident sparked media scrutiny and forced Bowie to confront his recent...
Vince Staples Explains How Rappers Are the New Rockstars: ‘Hip-Hop Culture Is Popular Culture’
Vince Staples argues that the traditional rock star archetype has been supplanted by rappers, positioning hip‑hop as the dominant force in popular culture. Citing artists like A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Kanye West, he notes that hip‑hop’s aesthetic now permeates...
Ja Rule Once Tried To End His Infamous Beef With 50 Cent With the Help of This Religious Leader
In 2003, amid the peak of both artists' commercial success, Ja Rule attempted to end his escalating feud with 50 Cent by involving Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. The rivalry, amplified by mixtapes, album releases and media hype, raised concerns...
6 Hip-Hop Artists Who Are Just as Good at Acting as They Are at Rapping
Several hip‑hop legends have built credible acting résumés, proving they can straddle both music and film. The list includes A$AP Rocky, Yasiin Bey, Tupac Shakur, Cam’ron, Ice Cube and Queen Latifah, each with notable roles ranging from indie dramas to blockbuster comedies. Their...
Lil Wayne Explains Why He Had So Many Feature Verses Back in 2007: ‘Talk to Me Like You Talking to...
In a 2007 XXL interview, Lil Wayne explained that his flood of feature verses was driven by pure economics – he would only decline a guest spot if the price wasn’t right. He compared the negotiation tone to speaking with icons...
4 R&B Artists From the 90s That You Might Have Forgotten About
The article spotlights four overlooked 90s R&B acts—Sweetback, After 7, Hi‑Five, and Brownstone—highlighting their unique contributions beyond the era’s mainstream hits. Sweetback emerged from Sade’s instrumentalists, fusing dub reggae and ambient soul. After 7 benefitted from Babyface’s hit‑making pedigree, delivering smooth chart‑toppers....
The Weeknd Once Explained Why He Spent His Early Career in Anonymity: ‘I’m Going To Let the Music Speak for...
The Weeknd deliberately kept his identity hidden during the 2011 mixtape era, letting the haunting sound of *House of Balloons* speak for itself. By 2012, he began revealing his face to support the promotion of his debut studio album *Kiss...
Behemoth’s ‘The Godless IV’ Tour Held a Dark Ceremony at Portland’s Roseland Theater and Basically Opened a Portal to Hell
Polish black‑metal titans Behemoth headlined their ‘The Godless IV’ tour at Portland’s Roseland Theater on April 18, 2026, delivering a sold‑out, ritual‑like performance. The night featured death‑metal stalwarts Immolation, Greek outfit Rotting Christ, and iconic Deicide as opening acts. Behemoth’s set mixed classic anthems...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (4/24/26)
Vice’s Noisey column spotlights three standout releases for the week of April 24, 2026: Prince’s newly issued ballad “With This Tear,” Kehlani’s collaborative R&B single “I Need You” with Brandy, and Action Bronson’s genre‑bending track “TRICERATOPS” featuring Lil Yachty and Paul Wall. The piece...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From the 90s Who Sound Just As Good Today As They Did In Their Prime
VICE’s Noisey column spotlights four 1990s rappers—Guru, Suga Free, The Pharcyde and Big Moe—who could still sound fresh in today’s hip‑hop landscape. The piece avoids obvious legends like Tupac and Biggie, instead focusing on artists whose styles aren’t tied to...
30 Years Ago, a Grammy-Winning Grunge Band Quit Touring at the Height of Their Fame Due to Singer’s Ongoing Struggles
In April 1996 Stone Temple Pilots abruptly canceled their 1996‑97 tour after frontman Scott Weiland entered a medical facility for drug‑related treatment. Weiland’s ongoing heroin, alcohol and cocaine addiction led to multiple relapses, forcing the band to drop additional dates despite...
T-Pain Nearly Left the Music Industry in the 2010s After a String of Bad Breaks: ‘You Were Wrong This Time’
Hip‑hop and R&B star T‑Pain nearly walked away from music after a series of label conflicts and commercial disappointments between 2010 and 2013. He described a deep depression triggered by the flop of “Take Your Shirt Off,” which led the...
43 Years Ago Today, LA Punks Were Bused Into the Middle of the Desert for a Festival Blueprint of Burning...
In April 1983 the Desolation Center launched the first of three DIY desert concerts, ferrying Los Angeles punks on school buses into the Mojave for a three‑hour, no‑cops show. The lineup—Savage Republic, The Minutemen and later acts like Einstürzende Neubauten and...
The 1975 Wanted to Write This Album ‘From the Gutter,’ but They Changed Their Mind—Here’s Why
The 1975’s sophomore album *I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It* was originally envisioned by frontman Matty Healy as a gritty, “from the gutter” record. Healy admitted he flirted with a...
3 Indie Rock Beefs: Who Would Win in a Fist Fight?
The Vice piece spotlights three notable indie‑rock confrontations: Pavement’s 2010 live‑stream blackout tied to guitarist Scott Kannberg’s feud with Pitchfork, Pearl Jam’s historic 1994 lawsuit against Ticketmaster that resurfaced with a 2026 antitrust verdict, and Billy Corgan’s outrage over Pavement’s “Range Life” lyric...
Usher Reveals What Working With Diddy Was Really Like (And Why He Doesn’t Regret the ‘Hardest Days’ of His Life)
Usher opened up about his teenage apprenticeship under Bad Boy mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, recalling that the legendary producer executive‑produced his 1994 self‑titled debut. He described those formative months as "the hardest days" of his life, marked by intense loneliness,...
How Dave Grohl Nearly Missed His First Show After Taylor Hawkins’ Death: ‘The Whole Thing Was a Blur’
Foo Fighters are set to release their 12th studio album, *Your Favorite Toy*, on April 24, 2026, a record that leans into the band’s nostalgic sound. The project follows a period of intense grief after drummer Taylor Hawkins died in...
5 of the Greatest Hip-Hop Radio Freestyles of All Time
The Vice piece curates five iconic radio freestyles that have defined hip‑hop’s competitive edge. It highlights Jay‑Z’s 2006 Hot 97 comeback, Black Thought’s ten‑minute 2017 Funk Flex showcase, Big L’s 1995 Stretch & Bobbito duel with a pre‑Reasonable Doubt Jay‑Z, The Diplomats’ 2003 Rap City cash‑count flow,...
4 Hip-Hop Artists From The 80s Who Sound Just as Good Today as They Did in Their Prime
The article spotlights four 1980s hip‑hop pioneers—Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and LL Cool J—who still sound fresh by today’s standards. It argues that while the 1990s are often hailed as the genre’s golden age, the 80s laid the lyrical and...
Machine Gun Kelly Vs. Yungblud: Cryptic Post Suggests MGK’s New Single Is a Diss Track, and the Osbournes Might Be...
Machine Gun Kelly released the single “FIX UR FACE” on April 21, 2026, featuring a cameo from Fred Durst. A cryptic lyric – “Mickey Mouse kids turned rockstars / Leaving private school tryna be outlaws” – has fans decoding it...
Grimes’ Album Announcement Reveals Contradicting Feelings Toward AI: ‘People Have Really Misunderstood Me’
Canadian artist Grimes has revealed her first full‑length album since 2020, *Psy Opera*, slated for release later this year. In a recent Interview magazine feature, she disclosed she had considered quitting music and even becoming a stay‑at‑home mom before returning...
7 Hip-Hop Songs From the 2010s That Should’ve Been Bigger Hits
Vice’s Noisey highlights seven 2010s hip‑hop tracks that never broke out despite strong line‑ups and production. The list includes Playboi Carti’s “Mileage” with Chief Keef, Goldlink’s “Got Friends” featuring Miguel, Trouble’s “Bring It Back” with Drake, Lido & THEY.’s “Not Enough,” Ty Dolla $ign’s...
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...
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...