Why the soundtrack for ‘Kill Bill’ is one of the best

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A (Not Especially) Brief History of Best New Artist Eligibility

The Grammys are one of music’s biggest conversation starters, about who is nominated, who isn’t,…

2021 Rhode Island Comic Con: Thoughts and Impressions

For the sixth consecutive(ish) year, The Young Folks sent music editor Ryan Gibbs and photographer…

You should listen to these eight summer 2021 jams

Looking for some cool new music from summer 2021? We have you covered with tracks by ABBA, The Goon Sax, Laura Mvula, Bad Bad Hats, and more.

Elder Statesman: Tommy Bolin and Other Good New Music

A few years ago, I began collecting material for a possible biography of guitarist Tommy…

TYF Music Crash Course: What Is and Isn’t Emo?

How do you define emo, and what does that genre label even mean?

Elder Statesman: Lucifer, Gwyn Love, and Memory Driven

This week, our own Elder Statesman checks out Lucifer, Gwyn Love, Memory Driven, and more! Get the latest of new music now!