Daily Newsletter, January 12, 2026

AI-generated slop has already swamped the streamers and clogged up the book listings. Thankfully, the shitbirds behind it haven’t started cranking out entire albums of computer-crafted crap — though I suspect it’s only a matter of time. Until then, rest assured that these new LPs, EPs, singles, box sets, compilations, anthologies, retrospectives, soundtracks, vinyl reissues, […]

Bob Weir, who co-founded the Grateful Dead in 1965 and remained at the band's forefront throughout its 30-year run, has died.

From Ziggy Stardust’s cosmic arrival to the haunting swan song of Blackstar, we rank 29 masterpieces from rock's greatest chameleon

With lauded legacy on UK music, we select five of the most important albums released under Manchester label Factory Records' visionary roster.

From Sex Pistols to The Velvet Underground, these are the definitive LPs you need to consider for your collection

The great thing about Crosby, Stills, and Nash was how the band was greater than the sum of its parts. But was Stephen Stills the most important part?

Out of sync and out of time: 15 brilliant acts who missed their window of immortality by a matter of months or years.

Sometimes we live in the moment. Sometimes we live in the past. New books on Justin Townes Earle, David Bowie, Fela Kuti and The Yardbirds should tell you where our heads are at next week. Read all about ’em:   What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle By […]

Among underrated TV series almost no one knows, these spy productions stand out as gems that deserve far more attention and recognition.

Bob Weir's best songs: 'Truckin,' 'Sugar Magnolia,' 'Playing in the Band,' 'Me and My Uncle,' 'Black-Throated Wind,' 'Estimated Prophet,' and more

The new year is already giving us new music to devour, and here's 10 things we've been listening to this week.

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