Analyzing New Kids on the Block Fandom in the Late 80s
Rebecca Wallwork invites you along to understand why you feel the way you do about your version of New Kids on the Block in her 33 1/3 book Hangin' Tough.
Opinion
Hop Along Arrive at the Perfect Time
It’s rare to see a band become the best versions of themselves. I don’t know if it’ll hold, but that's exactly what Hop Along is doing.
The Life of Pablo: Kanye West
The Life of Pablo, Kanye West's new record will be something special, so Dan Vesper lists out his 20 favorite Yeezy songs in anticipation of the release.
If History Is Any Guide, 2015’s Best Album Is About To Drop
New albums from Kanye West, Beyoncé, Drake, Frank Ocean, or Rihanna before year's end? Who will it be in 2015? Dan Vesper discusses who could do it.
Kanye West: Love and or Hate
After Kanye West's 13 minute on stage rant at last night's MTV VMAs we figured it was appropriate to share our own rant on Kanye, video of speech included.
Film Review: Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck will chew you up and spit you out and leave you feeling like you want to give Kurt a hug or lovingly talk some sense into him.
Brainfeeder Superstar: Yet Another Brainiac In L.A.
[Author’s Note: This article is a patchwork of criticism, anecdotes and interviews. The personal interactions I recall were...
Riots, Racism, and Rap: Are You Still Down?
Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake have all rapped about Tupac's "R U Still Down (Remember Me)" in 2015. What do you think that's all about?
Ladies And Gentlemen, We Are Walking On Earth
Mickey White examines modern Afrofuturism through the lens of Young Thug 's Barter 6 and Young Fathers' White Men Are Black Men Too.
Rap Roundtable: April 2015
Welcome to Rap Roundtable where staff writers, Mickey White and Dan Vesper discuss Earl Sweatshirt, Future, Action Bronson, Father, and Kendrick Lamar.