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For the 2023 documentary It’s Only Life After All, now streaming on Netflix, filmmaker Alexandria Bombach and Indigo Girls members Amy Ray and Emily Saliers focus on the duo’s lives as performers and people over the Grammy-winning folk-rock duo’s 40 years together. That’s a long time, and It’s Only Life doesn’t approach it in linear music doc fashion, instead drawing on thoughtful new interviews with Ray and Saliers where they touch on the themes that have defined Indigo Girls’ music and career: individual acceptance, shared experience, the visibility of women and the LGBTQ community, and an always lit spark of...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘It’s Only Life After All’ on Netflix, A Documentary The Influential Folk Rock Duo The Indigo Girls

Throughout the history of rock music, certain bands have managed to divide opinion among fans and critics alike. Some have become beloved icons of the genre, while others have drawn intense dislike. The following list highlights ten classic rock bands from the past fifty years that, for various reasons, have garnered a notable amount of negative attention.

10 Most Hated Bands of the Last Five Decades

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

The Hard Quartet is a new supergroup of sorts featuring Stephen Malkus, Emmett Kelly, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White. The band was recently teased on social media and now they have shared their debut single, “Earth Hater,” which arrives with a video directed by EYEDRESS. With the announcement of their single, they have also shared debut show dates. The single is out now on Matador. Watch the music video for “Earth Hater” alongside the single cover art below. Also below, check out The Hard Quartet’s tour dates.

Stephen Malkus, Emmett Kelly, and More Form The Hard Quartet and Share Debut Single “Earth Hater”

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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Some songs are pleasant, some are tear-jerkers, and some get the blood pumping. But what about songs that have their own unique novelty for being just straight-up weird? Let’s dive into four songs that are some of the weirdest tracks of all time! This is far from an exhaustive list; we just think these songs deserve some credit for being both weird and particularly well-written.

4 of the Weirdest Songs of All Time

In 1973, the United States marked the end of its involvement in the Vietnam War, while the passing of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and the legalization of abortion through the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court also defined the year. Amidst an oil crisis and economic recessions, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made history with the first cell phone call using his groundbreaking device.

Most Popular One-Hit Wonder Songs From 1973 That Went Crazy

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

The Beatles, formed in Liverpool in 1960, are arguably the most influential and iconic band in the history of popular music. Comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, the Beatles revolutionized the music industry and shaped the cultural landscape of the 1960s and beyond. The band’s early...

10 Best The Beatles Songs of All Time

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Ghost’s standout 2019 song finally has its own animated music video

Watch Ghost’s new video for megahit Mary On A Cross, taken from movie Rite Here Rite Now

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Back in 2018, the illustrious country queen Reba McEntire voiced a sentiment many of us have felt but perhaps never expressed: that the somber tones of sad songs can, in fact, be healing. They shed light on the hidden pain, dispelling shadows with their melancholic embrace.

Ever Wondered Why You're Drawn to Sad Music? Here’s the Reason(s)

Jamie xx has shared a new single, “All You Children,” made in creative collaboration with The Avalanches. “All You Children” is from Jamie xx’s forthcoming sophomore solo album, In Waves, which is due September 20 via Young. On “All You Children,” Jamie had this to...

Jamie xx Collaborates with The Avalanches on New Single “All You Children”

Chances are, if you were a studio owner, engineer or producer during the heyday of tape, you may have a box, a closet or maybe even an entire room of recordings that have been lying around, forgotten, for years. The question is, how do you reconnect those reels with their owners?

MTR Makes ‘Reel’ Connections to Find Lost Master Tapes

Jade Hairpins are releasing their sophomore album, Get Me the Good Stuff, on September 13 on Merge. Today they have shared two new tracks from it, “Let It Be Me” and “My Feet On Your Ground.” Listen to the new tracks below and also find Jade Hairpins’ tour dates.

Jade Hairpins Share Two Songs “Let It Be Me” and “My Feet On Your Ground”

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Saxophone players are the vibrant heartbeat of jazz and beyond, their music blending soulful melodies with technical brilliance. From the bebop brilliance of Charlie Parker to the smooth tones of Stan Getz and the avant-garde innovations of John Coltrane, saxophonists shape the soundscape of modern music. Their ability to evoke emotion through intricate improvisation and lyrical expression captivates audiences worldwide, making them icons of creativity and versatility. Whether soaring through complex harmonies or weaving intricate melodies, saxophone players continue to push boundaries, inspiring new generations and leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving landscape of music.

15 Best Saxophone Players of All Time

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“Ladies and Gentleman: The Revolution.”  Those are the first words spoken in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain, released two days after his multi-generational defining studio album of the same name. Thirty years before Beyoncé gave us her masterful film-album, Lemonade, in 2016, the Artist Who Reclaimed His Name Prince set the bar not yet otherwise […]
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‘They’ll Hurt You Every Time:’ Prince Tried To Help Us Heal 40 Years Ago With His Film ‘Purple Rain’

Folk music singers are storytellers who use their music to convey narratives of cultural heritage, social change, and personal experiences. Rooted in tradition and often accompanied by acoustic instruments like guitars, banjos, and fiddles, folk singers blend authenticity with a grassroots appeal. From the protest songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez that fueled social movements to the introspective ballads of Joni Mitchell and Woody Guthrie, folk music singers capture the essence of everyday life and universal themes. Their music resonates with listeners by celebrating diversity, advocating for justice, and preserving oral histories across generations.

15 Best Folk Music Singers of All Time

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1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left

1967 was clearly a big-bang period for Robyn Hitchcock. This memoir details how that year’s bursting creative freedom, seemingly everywhere, not only provided the singer-songwriter-guitarist with...

1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left

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