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 them to “13‑year‑old Swifties” and labeling them trolls. Her Instagram reels have ignited discussion about celebrity influence and generational fan dynamics.
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...
J. Cole’s The Fall-Off Tour: How to Get Tickets
J. Cole announced The Fall‑Off Tour to support his new album, launching July 11 in Charlotte and spanning North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Demand surged, prompting the addition of 19 extra shows and causing many dates to sell...
Gucci Mane Has Changed Over the Years, but He Would Argue It’s for the Better
Gucci Mane has reinvented himself from a chaotic, legally‑troubled rapper in the late 2000s to a health‑conscious, legacy‑driven artist after his 2014‑2016 prison stint. He credits incarceration with reshaping his perspective, prompting a focus on mental and physical well‑being, business...
Boy George Says That Using AI to Write Songs Has ‘Really Helped Me As a Lyricist’
Boy George revealed on Fearne Cotton’s podcast that he now uses artificial‑intelligence tools, notably ChatGPT, to generate and refine song lyrics. He says the technology has "really helped" his work as a top‑line lyricist, offering a solo‑friendly collaborative partner that...
Cam’ron Once Explained How Hip-Hop Has Changed Since the Infamous East Coast Vs. West Coast Feud
Cam’ron reflected in a 2017 XXL interview that the historic East Coast‑West Coast rivalry that once defined hip‑hop has largely dissolved. He likens the old territorial battles to basketball teams that refused to interact, contrasting that with today’s internet‑driven collaboration...
Pharrell Opens Up About How the ‘Blurred Lines’ Controversy Changed His Perspective Forever: ‘I Didn’t Get It at First’
The 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” ignited a cultural firestorm over its misogynistic lyrics and a high‑profile copyright lawsuit. Pharrell Williams initially dismissed the criticism, but a 2019 GQ interview revealed that the backlash forced him to reassess his view of...