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John Cougar Mellencamp Will Fight You: On the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rise of a Combative Heartland Leftist

John Cougar Mellencamp Will Fight You: On the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rise of a Combative Heartland Leftist

Erin Osmon Explores the Antiracist and Social Justice Ethos Underpinning the Midwestern Rocker’s Career

By Erin Osmon | April 29, 2026

On the Crazy 1963 Tour That Established the Rolling Stones’ Bad Boy Image

On the Crazy 1963 Tour That Established the Rolling Stones’ Bad Boy Image

Bob Spitz Digs Into the Rise of the Rolling Stones

By Bob Spitz | April 21, 2026

On the Unique and Ongoing Relationship Between Bob Dylan and the Beatles

On the Unique and Ongoing Relationship Between Bob Dylan and the Beatles

Jim Windolf Explores the Lengthy History (And Present) Between the Cultural Icons

By Jim Windolf | April 20, 2026

The Scent of Rebellion: How Cannabis Became the Drug of Choice For the Counterculture

The Scent of Rebellion: How Cannabis Became the Drug of Choice For the Counterculture

Jeremy Narby on the Intersection of Music and Marijuana, From Jazz Icons to Rock Stars

By Jeremy Narby | April 20, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | April 17, 2026

Emma Straub Owns an Original 1990 New Kids on the Block Fanny Pack

Emma Straub Owns an Original 1990 New Kids on the Block Fanny Pack

Maria Sherman Talks to the Author of American Fantasy

By Maria Sherman | April 9, 2026

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Dua Lipa’s literary empire is expanding. (Again.)

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Why is Bob Dylan hawking AI-generated historical fiction?!

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Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | March 13, 2026

Happier than ever? Billie Eilish is set to star in a new adaptation of <em>The Bell Jar</em>.

Happier than ever? Billie Eilish is set to star in a new adaptation of The Bell Jar.

By Brittany Allen | March 12, 2026

A Life in Jazz: On Love, Loss and Self-Discovery to an Improvised Beat

A Life in Jazz: On Love, Loss and Self-Discovery to an Improvised Beat

Jeffery Renard Allen Explores the Impact of Music on His Creative and Personal Life

By Jeffery Renard Allen | March 9, 2026

Your Favorite Male Rapper’s Favorite Rapper

Your Favorite Male Rapper’s Favorite Rapper

Jessica Lynne on Missy Elliott’s Offstage Sonic World

By Jessica Lynne | March 9, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em> this </em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | March 6, 2026

On the Rise of <em>Pitchfork</em> and 21st-Century Music Criticism

On the Rise of Pitchfork and 21st-Century Music Criticism

Ronen Givony on the Early Days of Music Reviewing

By Ronen Givony | March 6, 2026

The Origin of Prince’s Iconic Sound

The Origin of Prince’s Iconic Sound

Rashad Shabazz on the Black Music Scene in Mid-Twentieth Century Minneapolis

By Rashad Shabazz | February 17, 2026

Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | February 13, 2026

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