Peter Hook & the Light are extending their Get Ready tour, where they’re playing New Order’s 2001 album along with other NO and Joy Division favorites, into 2026. That includes
Peter Hook & the Light are extending their Get Ready tour, where they’re playing New Order’s 2001 album along with other NO and Joy Division favorites, into 2026. That includes
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have announced the follow-up to 2020’s fantastic Alfredo. Alfredo II is due out next week, on July 25 via ESGN/ALC. It features appearances from Anderson
Ava Brogan proved that if no one’s claimed the hyper-folk crown yet, it’s hers to wear and wield. With her seminal single Leannán Sídhe (just can’t stay away), she tugged
The start of an AI crackdown? The Velvet Sundown has parted with an album-release countdown on Spotify. Universal Music Group is unfazed by the streaming rise of AI “artist” The
Optimize your listening environment with proper studio monitor placement. This guide will help you find the best spot for your monitors and listening position. Photo by Focal Why is Studio
Winter break is over here at NYCTaper! We return to our regularly scheduled program of bringing you sweet jams from bands you should be following. Today’s installment features Peel Dream
Denver’s extremely heavy doom/sludge metallers Primitive Man have announced a new album, Observance, due out on Halloween via Relapse (pre-order). The first taste is the over-10-minute “Social Contract,” which vocalist/guitarist
Michigan-based band Racing Mount Pleasant previously released an album as Kingfisher, Grip Your First, I’m Heaven Bound, in 2022, but they’re releasing their eponymous debut LP under their current moniker
Learn how to pick the best key for a song. Here are four tips to consider when choosing the right key for your song. Photo by Soonios Pro How to
For Those I Love digs deep into Dublin on Carving the Stone For Those I Love image via Hugh Quberzky August 8, 2025 With Carving the Stone, David Balfe—who records