In Defense of Dad Rock
Used to describe everything from Steely Dan to Vampire Weekend, it's time to stop using the term as an insult
Brandee Younger and the New Shape of Jazz to Come
She’s brought her harp along to sessions for Drake, Common and Lauryn Hill. Now it’s time to freshen up the great American art form
Giles Martin On 'Rocketman,' Elton John, Reinventing "Tiny Dancer" & More
The GRAMMY-winning producer details the process of creating the soundtrack to the new Elton John biopic including working with star of the film Taron Egerton, recording John in the studio and creating new versions of timeless classics
The Guide to Getting Into Elton John, Pop's Most Colorful Storyteller
A new biopic called 'Rocketman,' out this week, tells the story of the songwriter himself. Here's the music you need to know going in.
The Who's 'Tommy' Is 50, So Here Are Nine More Essential Rock Operas
Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and Co. may have introduced the world to the form, but they were far from the first—or last—to tell stories with bombast.
The Veep Series Finale Gave Selina Meyer and Julia Louis-Dreyfus an Ending They Deserve
Selina Meyer may be a terrible person—but in playing her, Julia Louis-Dreyfus delivered an iconic seven-season performance.
Kevin Morby on His New “Non-Religious Religious Album”
His new double-LP, "Oh My God," was mostly written on airplanes
Why It Took Nearly 50 Years to Release This Aretha Franklin Concert Film
Producer Alan Elliott talks with InsideHook about Amazing Grace, the best concert film that you've never seen
10 Unsung Heroes Of Motown: The Funk Brothers, The Velvelettes & More
To celebrate Motown's 60th anniversary ahead of Motown 60: A GRAMMY Celebration airing on CBS on April 21, we're highlighting 10 of the label's secret weapons
How John Cusack Established a New Type of Leading Man
The actor added a little of the iconic character from 1989's "Say Anything..." into everything he's done over the last 30 years
20 Years After "No Scrubs," We Look Back at the Song's Best (and Worst) Covers
The TLC track topped the charts two decades ago this week—since then artists of all stripes have offered up their takes.
The Guide to Getting Into Marvin Gaye's Genius
You may have been conceived to his music. But if "Let's Get It On" is where your knowledge stops, this guide will help you navigate the many facets of Marvin Gaye.
I Wish Every Teen Girl Would Watch Hulu's PEN15
The series finally gives us a coming-of-age story where, yes, the girls can be just as raunchy, cruel, and dorky as the boys who have dominated pop culture.
Van Morrison’s Catalog Is 40 Albums Deep, Here’s Where to Dig In
Diving into the music of one of the world's most iconic artists is a daunting task. Here's a handy guide.