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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.  » Read More

We are now one year into our paid membership offering and, thanks to all of you who have signed up, I can write that Stereogum’s new independent era is a success. We are a success by virtue of the fact that we still exist! You are no doubt aware that dozens of publications both big and small have shut down this year.  » Read More

Swiss outfit Annie Taylor debuted in 2020 with their full-length record Sweet Mortality, drawing on a grungey and potent style of indie rock. That record led to them supporting Wolf Alice live on their tour last year, along with a growing presence on the European festival circuit. For their sophomore effort, Inner Smile, the band paired with producer Ali Chant (Yard Act,  » Read More

It’s great to see that at the tender age of 81, Paul Simon is still keeping his fans on their toes. Seven Psalms isn’t quite a Graceland style detour from his typical acoustic troubadour style, but it’s still not what anyone might have expected from him.  » Read More

Hotel Lux are one of the most exciting live bands on the circuit right now and Under the Radar caught their explosive show in Guildford last month.  » Read More

November Ultra returned to New York last week and gave an incredible performance at the city’s Bowery Ballroom.  » Read More

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat  » Read More

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose recently fell on stage during their concert Friday night (June 30) at BST Hyde Park in London, England. While performing the “Use Your Illusion” song “Bad Obsession” with his bandmates amid a light drizzle, the GN’R singer walked backward a little too quickly without looking where he was going and briefly fell over.  » Read More

Motley Crue singer Vince Neil spoke about the band’s secret club show in London, England under the pseudonym Dogs of War in a brand new interview with The Music Universe conducted this past Thursday (June 29). He said: “Well, we went in the studio not too long ago — about six months ago — and recorded three new songs.  » Read More