The 50 Best Albums of 2021

Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, impressive debuts from newer acts, and the development of fascinating new scenes…

‘Flowers for Vases / Descansos’ review: Hayley Williams rides on the coattails of female indie stars

Over the past fifteen-or-so years, Hayley Williams has expressed an ability to push forward, be creative, and forge her own identity among the other members of Paramore. The group’s first few releases erupted, making them likely the most popular female-lead…

Top 50 Best Albums of 2020

What will you remember the most about 2020? Better question: Do you want to remember 2020? We can’t blame you if you don’t. It’s been a very bad year for many reasons. In the world of music, this year saw…

Interview: Elizabeth Wilder of To Write Love On Her Arms

To Write Love on Her Arms, a.k.a. TWLOHA, is a nonprofit that aims to provide resources for those struggling with addiction, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. After its distinctive t-shirts were worn by various alternative rock musicians throughout the 2000s,…

From the Record Crate: Paramore – “Riot!” (2007)

You couldn’t get too far in the mid-2000s without experiencing the dulcet tones of emo pop. Characterized by catchy, hook-filled choruses and a special sort of angst, the rise of emo pop put popular male-dominated acts like Fall Out Boy,…

Album Review: Paramore – “After Laughter”

Paramore is dead, long live Paramore! The former Warped Tour mavens are not the same band that made “Misery Business” nearly a decade ago. They’ve gone through personal drama, lineup changes, nuptials, and the fact that the punk-pop/emo genre they…

Paramore release new single, prepare new album

Three years after the release of their self-titled fourth album, Paramore is back with new music The Tennessee trio released their new single “Hard Times” earlier this morning, as well as its retro-styled video directed by Andrew Joffe. The song…