WATCH: Garbage Covered ‘Lovesong’ by The Cure at Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit Show
British alternative rock band Garbage performed a cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong” during the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concert at Royal Albert Hall. The set, curated by Cure frontman Robert Smith, also featured Placebo, who opened with a Sinéad O’Connor tribute, and a mix of new jams and classic Garbage tracks. The event, part of a week‑long charity series including Elbow, Mogwai and My Bloody Valentine, raised awareness and funds for teenage cancer patients. Shirley Manson highlighted the bravery of the young patients and praised the collaborative spirit of the musicians.
LL Cool J Once Explained Why He Still Makes Music Decades Into His Career: ‘I Didn’t Get Into Hip-Hop for...
LL Cool J returned in 2024 with *THE FORCE*, his first album in 11 years, after a long hiatus from recording. In a 2008 DJ Booth interview, he stressed that his motivation has always been artistic love, not financial reward....
Mos Def Explains How He Met Talib Kweli for the First Time and Formed Black Star
In a 2009 Spin interview, Mos Def (now Yasiin Bey) explained that buying a jazz album inspired him to propose a one‑off collaboration with Talib Kweli, leading to the formation of Black Star. At the time Kweli was juggling open‑mic...
The Reason Why J Dilla Actually Hated That Q-Tip Gave Him and Slum Village His ‘Stamp of Approval’
J Dilla’s early career was boosted when Q‑Tip of A Tribe Called Quest publicly endorsed him and his Detroit collective Slum Village. While the cosign opened doors, Dilla later revealed that the group resented being pigeonholed as an offshoot of...
Kanye West Features Fake Michael Jackson in New ‘Father’ Music Video With Travis Scott
Kanye West’s latest video for the track “Father,” from his album *Bully*, features Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson alongside Travis Scott. The visual depicts West in a church before an alien‑themed reveal, sparking online jokes about the MJ look‑alike. The release follows West’s...
DMX on Whether or Not Rappers Should Be Role Models: ‘It’s Getting a Little Scary Now’
In a 2000 Spin interview, DMX explained his view of being a role model, emphasizing authentic, gritty storytelling over polished advice. He argued that his lyrics should reflect harsh realities and provide listeners with fundamental life lessons, not sugar‑coated messages....
4 Songs That Made Almost Every Single Mix CD I Burned in 2005
In 2005, four tracks—Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance,” Gorillaz’s “Feel Good Inc.,” Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You into the Dark,” and Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”—appeared on nearly every mix CD burned by millennials. The article highlights how...
J. Cole Explains Why He’s Actually Not The Best Rapper Alive
During a Wave Original podcast, J. Cole was asked if he considers himself the best rapper alive. He answered that while he may claim the title in songs, in real life he acknowledges numerous peers—Black Thought, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Kendrick...
New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (3/27)
Vice’s latest New Music Friday spotlights five fresh releases spanning black metal, hip‑hop, metalcore, lyrical rap and retro‑punk. Norwegian symphonic black metal veterans Dimmu Borgir break an eight‑year silence with the single “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel” from their upcoming album Grand...
The Strange and Violent Way Liam Gallagher Became a Singer: ‘I Started Hearing Music’
Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, revealed that a violent encounter at age 14 – being struck on the head with a small hammer – fundamentally altered his relationship with music. Before the incident he favored football and dismissed music...
Fetty Wap Drops Unexpected Interpolation of Cranberries Classic on Post-Prison Album
Fetty Wap’s new album *Zavier* drops this week, opening with “Fool For You,” an R&B‑leaning interpolation of The Cranberries’ 1994 hit “Linger.” The record marks his first full‑length release since a six‑year drug‑trafficking sentence, with several tracks written while he...
NBA YoungBoy Shocks Country Singer by Sending a Mysterious Animal to Her House
In September 2025 NBA YoungBoy collaborated with country singer Jas Von on the track “Gettin’ Older.” Days later he surprised her by delivering a mysterious animal to her property, sparking online speculation because it was neither a horse, cow nor...
Fatboy Slim Added to Coachella 2026 Lineup
Fatboy Slim has been added to the Coachella 2026 lineup, headlining the Quasar Stage on Sunday, April 12 with a DJ set. The UK dance legend also released the official studio version of his long‑bootlegged "Satisfaction Skank" mashup, now cleared...
Taylor Swift Reflects on What She’d Do if Stardom Didn’t Work Out in Touching 2004 Interview
In a 2004 Good Morning America interview, a 14‑year‑old Taylor Swift said she would gladly become a songwriter if stardom never materialized. She described music as her true love and emphasized an un‑relenting drive to write songs for herself or...
5 of the Coolest Rock Bands with Under 1,000 Spotify Listeners You Should Definitely Know About
The Vice article spotlights five underground rock acts—Therapy Horse, Lunch, Hate Knife, Sick Fizz, and Mercedes & Marxx—each with fewer than 1,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Despite modest streaming numbers, the groups span shoegaze, garage, punk, and Latin‑American‑infused post‑punk, delivering fresh...
Original Pantera Vocalist Challenges Fans to Go Back and Listen to the Band’s ‘Amazing’ Work on Their ‘80s Glam Metal...
Original Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze appeared on the Pod Scum podcast urging listeners to revisit the band’s early 1980s glam‑metal releases. He highlighted the first three albums—Metal Magic (1983), Projects in the Jungle (1984) and I Am the Night (1985)—as...
Netflix’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Features AI-Constructed Voiceover of Late Guitarist Hillel Slovak
Netflix released *The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel* on March 20, featuring an AI‑generated voiceover of late guitarist Hillel Slovak reading his own journals. The studio obtained permission from Slovak’s family, but the band publicly...
These 3 Releases Were Credited to Bands, But Are Just Glorified Solo Albums
Three notable releases—Foo Fighters' 1995 debut, Vampire Weekend's 2019 "Father of the Bride," and Prefab Sprout's 2009 "Let’s Change the World with Music"—were issued under band names but were essentially solo projects. Dave Grohl recorded the Foo Fighters album alone...
Courtney Love Really Likes Geese But Compares Their Fanbase to ’13-Year-Old Swifties’
Courtney Love, iconic alternative rock star, moved from tentative interest to full endorsement of indie band Geese. Initially calling herself “Geese‑curious,” she later praised their sound, likening frontman Cameron to a “600‑year‑old lyricist.” Love also mocked the band’s fanbase, comparing...
Drake Candidly Reflects on Why So Many People Hate Him as a Rapper: ‘They Nitpick at Everything’
Drake opened up about the relentless criticism he’s faced since his 2010 breakout, noting that detractors nitpick everything from his fashion choices to his perceived softness. He traced the backlash to a hip‑hop era that prized street credibility, which made...
4 Hip-Hop Songs to Pregame to Before You Go Out to the Club
The Vice article curates four hip‑hop tracks as the ultimate pre‑game soundtrack before heading to a club. It separates the list into rowdy, male‑oriented anthems and sexier, confidence‑boosting cuts, featuring Gucci Mane’s “Wasted,” Waka Flocka Flame’s “No Hands,” Cash Cobain’s “Fisherrr,” and Sexyy Red’s...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/20/26)
Vice’s Noisey weekly roundup spotlights three fresh hip‑hop/R&B releases—Thirteendegrees’ “DWNTWN LUV,” Mike WiLL Made‑It & SahBabii’s “TIM3,” and Mike Sherm & Fenix Flexin’s “Gold Wrapper.” The piece frames each song’s stylistic hook: nostalgic internet‑era references, vivid Atlanta‑flavored lyricism, and cartoonish bravado...
The Lumineers’ Friends Told Them This Early Demo ‘Sounded Like S***’, but Here’s Why They Knew They Had to Record...
The Lumineers’ breakout hit “Ho Hey” was born from a rough‑around‑the‑edges demo that friends dismissed as sounding like “s***,” yet they couldn’t stop playing it. Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz refined the fragment in an attic, swapping heavy, White‑Stripes‑style riffs...
Revisiting My 5 Favorite Linkin Park Tracks for What Would Have Been Chester Bennington’s 50th Birthday
The article commemorates what would have been Chester Bennington’s 50th birthday by highlighting five personal favorite Linkin Park tracks, plus a bonus mash‑up with Jay‑Z. It revisits songs from *Meteora* and *Hybrid Theory*, emphasizing their emotional intensity and distinctive production...
Rise Against and Alkaline Trio Announce Co-Headlining Tour: How to Get Tickets
Rise Against and Alkaline Trio announced a co‑headlining U.S. tour that kicks off in Dallas on September 22 and concludes in Irvine, California on October 23, 2026. The month‑long run spans more than 20 venues across the East Coast, Midwest,...
Childish Gambino Just Got a Big Win in ‘This Is America’ Lawsuit
A federal appeals court upheld a lower‑court ruling that forces rapper Kidd Wes to pay $286,475 in legal fees after his copyright lawsuit against Childish Gambino’s 2018 hit “This Is America” failed. The court rejected Wes’s claim that Gambino copied...
This 2006 Rock One-Hit Wonder Had a Much Darker Meaning Than You Probably Realized While Singing Along to It
AFI’s 2006 breakout single “Miss Murder” turns 20 on April 3, 2026, after vocalist Davey Havok disclosed its dark, suicidal undertone in a HardLore interview. The track emerged amid label turbulence—AFI moved from a sold‑out label to Interscope—and a producer swap from...
4 of the All-Time Best Performances by Megadeth
The Vice piece highlights four Megadeth performances that define the band’s legacy: the blistering solo on “Tornado of Souls,” the politically charged riff of “Peace Sells,” the controversial ballad “A Tout Le Monde,” and the relentless anthem “Holy Wars…The Punishment...
T.I. Pushes Back Against Critics of Rappers Who Pivot to Movies: ‘You’ll Be Out Here, Too’
T.I. pushes back against critics who claim rappers are exploiting Hollywood, arguing that audience demand, not artistic betrayal, drives studios to cast hip‑hop talent. He cites his own film ATL and the broader trend of musicians turning actors as evidence...
Listen: Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’ Reimagined As an Angry Breakup Song by Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus turned the 1993 Mazzy Star ballad “Fade Into You” into a snarling breakup anthem during her 2021 Tiny Desk (Home) concert. The performance unfolded in a deliberately cramped, teenage‑bedroom set that visually referenced her early Disney‑era persona. Cyrus layered...
Pearl Jam Never Wanted to Play This Controversial Protest Song Again After Being Booed Off Stage
Pearl Jam’s 2002 protest track “Bu$hleaguer” from the album Riot Act sparked fierce controversy when performed live. The band debuted the song in a Texas stadium, where the majority of the crowd booed them. Frontman Eddie Vedder amplified the provocation...
50 Cent Reveals What He Really Thought About Taylor Swift Name-Dropping Him in One of Her Tracks
Taylor Swift’s 2025 album *The Life of a Showgirl* includes a lyric that name‑drops 50 Cent, prompting a wave of media attention. In an October interview, 50 Cent praised the shoutout as a cultural acknowledgment of his peak era and expressed gratitude....
Amy Winehouse Told Herself She Wouldn’t Write About This Topic Early in Her Career, but It Happened Anyway
Amy Winehouse burst onto the UK scene in 2003 with *Frank*, a jazz‑hip‑hop hybrid that set her apart from contemporaries. In a 2004 interview with Jonathan Ross she explained the album’s emotional intent and declared she would never write about...
4 Mixtapes You Definitely Downloaded on DatPiff During the Blog Era
The late‑2000s blog era turned free‑download sites like DatPiff, Spinrilla and MyMixtapes into launchpads for hip‑hop talent. Vice highlights four seminal mixtapes—Wiz Khalifa’s *Kush and Orange Juice*, J. Cole’s *Friday Night Lights*, Curren$y’s *Pilot Talk II*, and Drake’s *So Far Gone*—that defined...
3 of the Most Underrated Alt-Rock B-Sides of the 1990s
The piece spotlights three overlooked 1990s alt‑rock B‑sides—The Smashing Pumpkins’ “The Aeroplane Flies High (Turns Left, Looks Right)”, Veruca Salt’s grunge‑infused cover of “My Sharona”, and Chumbawamba’s politically charged “Farewell to the Crown”. It outlines each track’s original single release, limited distribution, and...
Common Explains How Hip-Hop Helped Inform His Health Journey and Why It Needs To Start a Union After 50+ Years
Common highlighted the chronic lack of health benefits for hip‑hop artists, noting he only received coverage through the Screen Actors Guild. He traced his own health awakening to early rap lyrics that promoted vegetarian and fish diets. The rapper argued...
Tupac Shakur’s Music Video Director Recalls the Rapper’s One Request for This 1995 Video
In 1995, while Tupac Shakur was incarcerated, he personally asked director Lionel C. Martin to helm the music video for “Dear Mama” with a single condition: his mother, Afeni Shakur, and women in general must be prominently featured. Interscope Records...
3 of the All-Time Best Performances by 50 Cent
50 Cent’s live shows have become a hallmark of his larger‑than‑life persona, using stage moments to settle scores and cement his dominance. The article spotlights three iconic performances: the confrontational “Amusement Park” at the 2007 BET Awards, an acapella rendition of...
I Tried Explaining Kendrick Lamar’s Discography to Someone Who Only Listens to Drake—This Is What We Both Learned
The VICE piece examines the 2024 Drake‑Kendrick Lamar feud, highlighting how staunch fan loyalty fuels a polarizing "stan" culture. It contrasts Drake’s chart‑driven rise via major label backing with Kendrick’s critically lauded, cinematic albums supported by institutional acclaim. By walking...
Jeezy Explains Why He Decided To Get Political for His 2008 Album ‘The Recession’
In September 2008, Young Jeezy released his third album, The Recession, directly addressing the U.S. financial crisis, ongoing wars, and political climate. The record features overtly political tracks such as “My President,” which anticipated Barack Obama’s election. Jeezy explained that...
Why Marvin Gaye Almost Quit Music and Never Made Classics Like ‘Distant Lover’
Marvin Gaye stepped away from the spotlight for three years in the early 1970s, grappling with depression and disillusionment. During this hiatus he reflected on America’s social turmoil, which fueled the creation of the seminal album "What’s Going On." The...
3 Hip-Hop One-Hit Wonders From the 90s Who Deserved More Recognition
90s hip‑hop produced several artists who scored a single breakout hit but never achieved lasting fame. The article spotlights Craig Mack, whose “Flava in Ya Ear” was outshone by a Bad Boy remix featuring Notorious B.I.G.; Onyx, whose hardcore, punk‑infused...
3 Current Artists Every Diehard Nine Inch Nails Fan Should Introduce to Their Rotation
Nine Inch Nails’ enduring influence on industrial‑metal has spawned a new wave of artists that echo its genre‑bending ethos. Vice highlights three acts—Model/Actriz, 3TEETH, and Pixel Grip—each delivering distinct takes on industrial, noise, and electronic sounds. Model/Actriz fuses alt‑rock and...
The ‘Insecure’ Move Sammy Hagar Pulled to Protect Van Halen From Being Overshadowed by Alice in Chains
Sammy Hagar, then front‑man of Van Hallen, feared the rise of grunge would eclipse the band’s glam‑rock image in the early 1990s. To counteract that anxiety, he invited Alice in Chains—grunge’s heaviest act—to open Van Hallen’s tour. The move not only assuaged...
3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/13/26)
Vice’s Noisey column spotlights three fresh hip‑hop and R&B tracks for the week of March 13, 2026, aiming to cut through the streaming overload. The picks include La Reezy’s socially‑charged “Respect Da Yungin,” the Michigan‑centric collaboration “The Big 3” by Rio Da Yung...
Wiz Khalifa Shares Artists Who Inspired Him and Why the Newer Generation Deserves More Patience
Wiz Khalifa opened up about the hip‑hop canon that shaped his sound, naming East Coast heavyweights like Wu‑Tang, Nas, Biggie and the flamboyant Dipset crew as key inspirations. He credits Cam’ron’s daring flow and the lyrical depth of Talib Kweli,...
4 Indie Rock Albums Reaching Legal Voting Age in 2026
Four seminal indie‑rock albums from 2008—WHY?’s *Alopecia*, Deerhunter’s *Microcastle*, Ponytail’s *Ice Cream Spiritual*, and Wolf Parade’s *At Mount Zoomer*—are turning 18 in 2026. Each record pushed genre boundaries, from avant‑hip‑hop fusion to stripped‑down post‑punk and experimental math‑rock. Critics praised *Microcastle*...
Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour 2026: How to Get Tickets
Bruce Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour kicks off March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis and wraps May 27 in Washington, D.C., spanning 20 major U.S. markets. The routing is deliberately symbolic, echoing Springsteen’s outspoken support for Minneapolis residents impacted...
Avril Lavigne Breaks Down the Homemade Aesthetic That Became Synonymous With Her Early 2000s Music
Avril Lavigne revisited her early‑2000s DIY aesthetic in a June 2022 Alternative Press interview with rapper Rico Nasty. Lavigne explained that her iconic tomb‑girl look—baggy tees, neckties, skate‑ready style—was unintentional, simply wearing whatever she owned. She also cited influences ranging...
Kendrick Lamar Would Rate His Albums in This Order, but I Don’t Think I Agree
In a 2017 interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Kendrick Lamar ranked his discography, placing DAMN. at the top, followed by good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, and Section 80. He explained the ranking as a hybrid of the...