Indie Rock

R.E.M., "SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE" (1991)
R.E.M. joke that it would take 'a comet' to get the band back together: 'It'd never be as good'
American musician Bradley Nowell (1968 - 1996) of the band Sublime performs at Wetlands Preserve nightclub, New York, New York, April 11, 1996. (Photo by Steve Eichner/Getty Images)INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer Jakob Nowell of Sublime performs onstage during Weekend 2 - Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)
Sublime to release first new song in 28 years, featuring the late Bradley Nowell and his son
Steve Albini poses for a portrait in his studio Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Chicago.
Steve Albini, '90s producer for bands like Nirvana and Pixies, dies at 61
Coachella Billie Eilish and Lana del Rey singing videogames
Watch Billie Eilish duet with Lana Del Rey in surprise Coachella 2024 appearance
Best + Worst 2023 collage of Victoria Monét; Pink Pantheress and Ice Spice; Billie Eilish; Doechii; Olivia Rodrigo; Jessie Ware; Miley Cyrus
The 10 best songs of 2023
Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Doja Cat
Your guide to 2023's biggest tours
Thurston Moore
Sonic Youth singer-guitarist Thurston Moore reveals 'debilitating' health condition
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens dedicates new album Javelin to his late partner Evans Richardson: 'He was an absolute gem'
Matthew Healy attends the Royal Academy of Arts summer preview party at Royal Academy of Arts on June 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage); Ice Spice attends Sir Lucian Grainge’s 2023 Artist Showcase, Presented By Merz Aesthestics’ Xperience+ and Coke Studio” at Milk Studios Los Angeles on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)
Ice Spice says Matty Healy has apologized to her for controversial podcast remarks: 'We're good'
Nicki Minaj; The Rolling Stones; Taylor Swift; Drake
19 albums we'll be listening to this fall
SZA, Barack Obama, Luke Combs
See Barack Obama's 2023 summer playlist, featuring SZA, Janelle Monáe, Luke Combs, Ice Spice, and more
Janelle Monae, Kali Uchis, Amaarae, Dave Grohl
The best albums of 2023 (so far)
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The Record review: On their first album as Boygenius, 3 beloved solo artists become an indie-rock supergroup
Sufjan Stevens attends the Tibet House Benefit Concert on March 16, 2017 in New York City.
Sufjan Stevens' iconic Illinois album is becoming a stage musical
Best new artist grammys
Best New Artist Grammy winners: Where are they now?
Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Alex G, Kendrick Lamar and Steve Lacy
The 10 best songs of 2022
Rosalia, Angel Olsen, Matt Healy from the 1975, Beyonce and Pusha T
The 10 best albums of 2022
LISBON, PORTUGAL - JULY 07: Florence Welch of Florence & The Machine performs on the NOS stage at day 2 of NOS Alive festival on July 07, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Gomes/Redferns)
Florence + the Machine postpone Dance Fever tour after Florence Welch breaks her foot: 'My heart is aching'
Your guide to 2022 Tours
Your guide to 2022's biggest tours
Tegan And Sara
Tegan and Sara on their new album and crafting the queer canon they always wanted in High School
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High School review: Tegan and Sara's origin-story drama is a teenage dream
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple journeys to Middle-earth with a new song for The Rings of Power
fall music preview 2022
23 albums we can't wait to listen to this fall
OLIVER SIM’S “RUN THE CREDITS”
The xx's Oliver Sim on how George Michael, American Psycho, and living with HIV inspired his solo debut
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (12896652jj) Win Butler of Arcade Fire performs at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, Calif 2022 Coachella Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 - Day 1, Indio, United States - 15 Apr 2022
Arcade Fire singer Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, denies allegations
Pusha T performs at Pier 17 Rooftop on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images; FKA Twigs attends the BandLab NME Awards 2022 at O2 Academy Brixton on March 2, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage); Thom Yorke of The Smile performs at Manchester Academy on June 02, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage)
The best albums of 2022 (so far)
ZOLA JESUS
Zola Jesus on her new album, channeling Xtina, and how David Lynch helped save her
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers leads 'F--- the Supreme Court' chant at Glastonbury Festival after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Beabadoobee
Beabadoobee on tour rituals and tapping into her 7-year-old self for her new album, Beatopia
Jack White
Jack White doesn't want to see your breakfast — but hopes you enjoy Entering Heaven Alive and Fear of the Dawn
Taylor Hawkins
Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
Jack White
Jack White proposes, then gets married at Detroit show
Wet Leg
How Wet Leg turned their 'really dumb songs' into a perfect indie-rock debut
Father John Misty and Jack White
Review: Jack White and Father John Misty serve up two kinds of rock revivalism on their new albums
Jon Batiste
Our 2022 Grammys predictions — and a chat with leading nominee Jon Batiste
Missy Elliott, Drake, and Aretha Franklin are among the musicians celebrities love to listen to
Anika Noni Rose, Jasmin Savoy Brown and other stars share the Black music they often return to
Shamir
Shamir on Amerie, America's Next Top Model, and the song that inspired him to make music
Spoon
Lucifer on the Sofa review: Spoon face down their biggest demon yet, but still find the groove
Animal Collective? Photo credit: Hisham Bharoocha
Time Skiffs review: Animal Collective head back to the future
Mitski
The unbearable lightness of being Mitski
Morrissey; Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr responds to Morrissey's open letter demanding he stop using the singer's name as 'clickbait'
Awardist
How St. Vincent turned her 'dirtbag' New York years into her third Grammy nomination
Best Songs of 2021
The 10 best songs of 2021
Best of Music 2001
The 10 best (and 3 worst) albums of 2021
Snail Mail
Snail Mail on Lana Del Rey, Lindsay Lohan, and the album that wrecks her
The Cost of Touring in a Pandemic
This time, My Morning Jacket's Jim James just wants to have fun
Friday Five October 15
The best new songs we heard this week: Adele returns, Young Thug pops the bubbly, Shamir brings the heat
Remi Wolf
Remi Wolf, your newest pop music obsession, just wants to have fun
Friday Five
The best new songs we heard this week: Mitski grows up, Kylie's disco duet, Kelis' midnight cravings
Phoebe Bridgers and Bo Burnham
Phoebe Bridgers drops cover of Bo Burnham's 'That Funny Feeling' to benefit Texas abortion funds
Friday Five October 1
The best new songs we heard this week: Wale's booty salute, Kali Uchis' SZA collab, and Agnes' night moves
Friday Five September 17th
The best new songs we heard this week: Kehlani's hymn, Snail Mail's bloody valentine, Nick Cave's confession
Friday Five September 10
The best new songs we heard this week: Lana Del Rey seeks sanctuary, Maxo Kream and Tyler, the Creator flex up
Friday Five Sept 3
The best new songs we heard this week: Kanye versus Drake, Damon Albarn, Rosalía's new raucous collab
Friday Five August 18
The best new songs we heard this week: Ty Dolla $ign and Dvsn get freaky, Olivia Vedder is her father's daughter
Friday Five
The best new songs we heard this week: The Weeknd's disco dominatrix vibes, plus Lauryn Hill reunites with Nas
Friday Five
Friday Five: Kanye reunites with some old friends, James Blake finds peace, and Tops just want to party
Friday Five
Friday Five: Swedish House Mafia are back, Pop Smoke's victory lap, and more
Jack Antonoff
Jack, Out of the Box: An afternoon with Jack Antonoff
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Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, and Justin Vernon re-team for new song 'Renegade' — listen here
Best new workout songs
Songs of the summer to add to your workout playlist
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus' journey to the past
Japanese Breakfast
The joy of Japanese Breakfast