Delaying the band’s fifth LP has only made their fandom more fervent.
How Tool Built an Empire Out of Silence
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on March 13, 2017, 2:00pm
Column
Why Music Became More Political During Obama’s Administration
It’s been eight years of massive artistic achievement amid massive suffering.
on January 10, 2017, 1:00pm
Top 10 Cover Songs of 2016
Rihanna, Charles Bradley, Blood Orange, and more reworked hits that stuck with us all year.
on December 16, 2016, 2:00pm
How Joanna Newsom Turned Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” into a Harp Masterpiece
A decade later, the harp virtuoso’s cover amplifies serenity in a time of chaos.
on November 19, 2016, 9:00am
What We Can Learn from Harry Belafonte’s Activism
The 89-year-old singer reminds us that true activism is more than hashtag campaigns and Facebook filters.
on October 13, 2016, 9:00am
Film’s Streaming Future Could Be Its Physical End
As physical media sales continue to decline, thoughts on the future of watching movies.
on October 09, 2016, 12:00am
Warpaint’s Modernized Cover of “Ashes to Ashes” Would Make David Bowie Smile
One of the most covered musicians in the world gets an update worthy of his name.
on September 23, 2016, 9:00am
How St. Vincent Reworked Jackson Browne’s “These Days” into a Modern Staple
Everyone from Nico to Drake have covered it, but Annie Clark discovers a higher beauty.
on August 12, 2016, 1:15am
The Shins Tapped into The Magnetic Fields’ “Strange Powers” To Make a Summer Classic
James Mercer and co. transformed Stephin Merritt’s words into a stripped-down love song fit for summer.
on July 29, 2016, 1:30am
Can Anyone Top the Original Ghostbusters Theme?
Everyone from Conor Oberst to Run-D.M.C. have tried to do justice to Ray Parker Jr.’s classic.
on July 15, 2016, 1:00am
THE VOID, Vol 4: The Top 10 Metal Albums of 2014 + More
Also: Jon Hadusek names the Band, Rookie, Reunion, Fest, and Story of the Year.
by Jon Hadusek
on December 18, 2014, 1:00pm
Jonny Greenwood details his “year off” from Radiohead
The guitarist and talks composition work and his new love of live performance.
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on June 13, 2014, 11:57am
