The Zac Schultz Gang sends us blues rock from the U.K., Nuclear Daisies evoke sci-fi movie raves, Nicki Bluhm channels the ...

The new LP by Calva Louise blends alt-rock, metal, electronica, and Latin and orchestral music. Here's how they made it.

Moneybagg Yo spends an exorbitant amount of time focusing on stunting and flaunting his wealth and success, which is nothing new—or bad—in hip-hop. But the rappers best known for this kind of approach ...

Rage Against the Machine performs at the Vegoose Music Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 28, 2007. Courtesy: Scott Penner The good news is Rage Against the Machine and Run the Jewels have officially ...

Even loungy 37-second interlude “Mirror to Mirror,” the the penultimate number, doesn’t take up space, creating a brief respite and moment to think as Paloma Faith compares the glow of being in love ...

Linkin Park created its eighth album, From Zero, with the pressure of carrying on the legacy of Chester Bennington and its own storied alt-rock catalog. But it was able to accomplish this in secret, ...

With Elton John at the piano, “One of Me” tackles criticisms thrown at Lil Nas X, reducing him to being just a meme rapper and a one-hit wonder. It’s kind of a ridiculous criticism since every time ...

The lyric may be about a relationship gone sour, but it’s an accurate statement about where the band is at right now, and that’s a good thing. Flash back to AAF’s 2001 sophomore album (and major label ...

After recording three albums in six years, the band took six years off since 2018’s Circles. The extra time seems to have paid dividends as Veritas, Latin for “truth,” is pointed and fiery, embracing ...

Song and video premieres Archives | RIFF MagazineSong and video premieres ...

Green Day performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on April 16, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Green Day performs at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on April 16, 2013. See pictures from the show, including ...

Sister duo First Aid Kit draws a very diverse group of fans; from older hippy types to teen indie pop lovers. I haven’t seen a mix like that since Outside Lands, which is nice. The show itself was ...