The singer’s sophomore album presents a compelling argument for the revitalization of rock as musical theater, as she grapples with the inevitable challenges of life. Kevin Mazur / Getty September 8, 2023, 11:06 AM ET Have you ever been captivated by a song without fully understanding its meaning? This rarely happens to me when I …
Smash Mouth, according to its guitarist Greg Camp, has always been a band that invites ridicule. The group’s hit single from 1999, “All Star,” combines various elements like DJ scratches, glockenspiel, and a white rapper admitting he’s not the smartest. Their fashion sense reflects a funky night at the bowling alley. And perhaps, partly because …
This content was originally featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter from The Atlantic that recommends a must-read article every weekday. If you’d like to sign up for the newsletter, you can do so here. Twenty-nine years ago, Dave Grohl, the drummer for Nirvana at the time, experienced the loss of his band’s …
Killer Mike is a multi-faceted personality who defies categorization. He’s a political activist who supported Bernie Sanders, yet he’s also a rapper who celebrated Ronald Reagan’s death. He advocates for gun ownership, yet he praises Georgia’s Republican governor, Brian Kemp. He’s left behind the Christian faith he was raised with, yet his latest solo album, …