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12 albums that showcase why Loretta Lynn was one of country music’s most rebellious storytellers

Joshua Pickard·October 10, 2022

From Christmas albums to twangy ‘80s adaptations to more recent rockier and folky albums, Loretta Lynn's music captured so many moods and themes that her creativity seemed to never rest

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25 Years of Influence: Beats Per Minute looks back at 1997

Joshua Pickard, Ana Leorne, Chase McMullen, Todd Dedman, Ray Finlayson, John Amen, Aleksandr Smirnov, Kyle Kohner, Ethan Reis, John Wohlmacher, Rob Hakimian, Jeremy J. Fisette, Carlo Thomas and Tim Sentz·September 9, 2022

In our Turning 25 feature last week, we heard from dozens of bands about some of the records...

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Turning 25: Musicians discuss some of their favorite records from 1997

Joshua Pickard·September 2, 2022

Some years just seem to have a halo around them: 1969, 1971, 1991, 2001 – they have all...

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Hip Hop 2022: Halftime

Chase McMullen, Tim Sentz, Joshua Pickard, Rob Hakimian, John Wohlmacher, John Amen and Ethan Reis·July 21, 2022

We count down the best rap albums of the year so far

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Overlooked 2022: The Best Q1-Q2 Albums We Didn’t Review

Rob Hakimian, Chase McMullen, John Amen, Joshua Pickard, Ray Finlayson, Kyle Kohner, Jeremy J. Fisette, Tom Williams, JT Early, Eddie Smith, Tim Sentz, John Wohlmacher, Ethan Reis and Josh Sand·July 11, 2022

Sometimes albums just slip through the net - we wanted to give the best ones their moment in the spotlight.

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8 must see acts at this year’s Supersonic Festival in Birmingham

Todd Dedman·June 27, 2022

The birthplace of heavy metal (that’s Birmingham in the UK for those that didn’t know) hosts the 16th...

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Festival Preview: Five acts to see at Dreamland Margate’s inaugural Leisure Festival

Todd Dedman·June 16, 2022

We’re looking forward to a day out at the good old jolly British seaside, next Friday, 24 June....

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Governors Ball preview: 9 essential artists to see over the weekend

Alex Nguyen·June 6, 2022

This weekend, June 10-12, headliners Kid Cudi, Halsey, and J. Cole along with 60+ other artists will take to Citi Field to perform in front of upwards of 100,000 festivalgoers. Here are three sets from each day that you will not want to miss.

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BPM’s Top 30 Big Thief songs

John Wohlmacher, Rob Hakimian, John Amen, Jeremy J. Fisette, Carlo Thomas, Kyle Kohner, Ethan Reis, Chase McMullen and Aleksandr Smirnov·May 27, 2022

We count down the best cuts from the beloved band's impeccable discography

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Desertfest preview: 12 essential bands to see over the London weekender

Todd Dedman·April 25, 2022

This weekend, April 29 - May 1, Camden Town in London will become the site of the world's biggest mosh pit as Desertfest returns. Todd Dedman guides you through the chaos with the must-sees of the event, including Electric Wizard, Shellac, Part Chimp and more

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