Review: Odonis Odonis' new EP 'Reaction' captures the essence of their adaptive sound

Picking up where they left off with their 2017 LP 'No Pop', the Canadian electronic trio return with a crisp, concise and haunting new four-track EP.

Apr 12

There can never be another Woodstock and it's high time we stopped trying to recreate it

To celebrate 50 years of the most celebrated music festival in history, Woodstock’s original festival grounds will host The Bethel Woods Music and Culture Festival in 2019.

Dec 31

American Football announce new album. Here's why you should be excited

As the Illinois emo quartet gear up for a third outing, here's a ready reckoner of everything we know so far and what to expect on the new record.

Dec 28

Dave Mustaine calls for new 'Big Four' of thrash metal as Slayer retires. Who are the worthy contenders?

Slayer's retirement marks the end of an era for thrash metal. As a new era emerges to replace the previous one, here's a look at the potential new "Big Four".

Dec 28

Musical year in review: 10 Best metal albums of 2018

From the genre defying antics of Zeal & Ardor to the impressive comebacks of Sleep and A Perfect Circle, here's our pick of the 10 best metal releases of the year.

Dec 28

Is SoundCloud rap dead or is this just the beginning of something crazier?

From underground of the internet to the top of the charts in a ridiculously short span of time, the SoundCloud rap explosion simply cannot be ignored. But where is it all going?

Dec 27

The 10 best music videos that lit up 2018

From scathing political statements to carefully constructed mini-films, 2018's fare of music videos has been as impressive as the eclectic musical releases.

Dec 26

Vampire Weekend: Everything we know about the band's highly anticipated new album

The little bits and pieces of information floating around fan forums, and a few teases from Vampire Weekend, suggest that we have something very promising to look forward to

Dec 26

Could the music of the future transgress the walls of genres?

In today's streaming era, with more exposure to music than ever before, listeners as well as artistes have begun to veer away from the confines of genres

Dec 25

System of a Down haven't released a new album in 13 years, but that is a good thing

The alt rock icons haven't released new material amid creative differences in a long time. But the band's decision to take their own sweet time might actually work in their favor.

Dec 25

How Black Sabbath changed rock and unleashed metal unto the world

With the pioneers of metal all set to be honored with the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement, here's a look at the legacy of Sabbath and their indelible mark on modern music.

Dec 24

Steve Hackett unveils new single 'Underground Railroad' from upcoming album 'At the Edge of Light': Listen

Former Genesis guitarist's album 'At the Edge of Light' comes out this January. After previewing it with lead single 'Under the Eye of the Sun', he has released a second single.

Dec 24

Woman who claims to have slept with 20 ghosts now wants to marry a spirit and bear its children

Amethyst Realm, a 'spiritual consellor' from Bristol claims she's fallen in love with a spirit she met in Australia, had sex on the plane with it on the way back to the UK!

Dec 23

Toxicologists warn against using date-rape drug GHB as a 'zero calorie alternative to binge drinking' after schoolteacher overdoses

Also known as liquid ecstacy, GHB has recently been making the rounds as an alternative to binge-drinking, but the small dose required for overdose makes it highly dangerous.

Dec 23

College graduate's golden retriever gets honorary diploma for helping her cope with disability

Grifffin was conferred a honorary diploma for demonstrating "extraordinary effort, steadfast commitment and diligent dedication to the well-being and success" of Brittany Hawley

Dec 23

Details of Nicki Minaj's boyfriend's manslaughter case emerge and it could have been a killing in cold blood

Minaj previously defended her new boyfriend Kenneth Petty over attempted rape. Now, details of his manslaughter charge have emerged and it doesn't look good for Petty.

Dec 23

Tupac Shakur talked about faking his own death weeks before he passed away, claims record label executive Suge Knight

In an interview for Showtime documentary 'American Dream/American Knightmare', Knight claims that Tupac discussed staging own death and might have dropped hints in a music video.

Dec 23

LeBron James slams NFL team owners for "slave mentality" on HBO's 'The Shop'

On the latest episode of the Lebron James-produced HBO talk show 'The Shop', the LA Lakers superstar contrasted the talent-first model of the NBA to the utilitarian ways of NFL.

Dec 23

GoFundMe campaign for Trump's border wall may need to issue refunds after raising more than $12 million

The federal government might not be able to utilize the funds raised by Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage even if the GoFundMe page hits its $1 billion target.

Dec 22

21-year-old Indiana man accused of raping 11-year-old girl he met on Tinder

Travis McAdams of Greendale, Indiana, charged with charged with felony rape and child molesting, continued to see the minor even after knowing her age

Dec 22

Cardi B's decadent visuals for 'Money' could just be the most risque music video of the year

Cardi breastfeeds a baby, hits the stripper pole and drops references to Rihanna, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj as she turns a mundane trip to the bank into a sensual feast for the eyes

Dec 22

Teen who was illegally served 12 drinks at bar before he got behind the wheel kills Texas mom in car crash

The teen was served 12 drinks, including 3 tequila shots, in under six hours. The bar reportedly doesn't have a license to sell anything apart from beer and wine.

Dec 22

El Chapo trial takes emotional turn as drug lord reduced to tears after seeing daughters for first time in four months

The drug lord was seen wiping tears from his eyes as he waved and blew kisses to the two seven-year-old twin girls at the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse.

Dec 22

Upset Jay-Z is trying to convince Travis Scott not to perform at Super Bowl amid NFL controversy with Kaepernick

After a long hunt, Maroon 5 finally finds their first guest performer for the Halftime Show in Travis Scott. But some of his most high-profile fans are not happy with his decision

Dec 22

Remembering Frank Zappa, the eccentric rocker who inspired generations of experimental music

In memory of one of the weirdest influential voices in the history of modern music, Meaww celebrates what would have been the late great Frank Zappa's 78th birthday

Dec 21

Deerhunter return with a new album next month, and here is everything we know so far

The quirky, experimental indie rockers return with their first record in 5 years in January titled 'Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?'

Dec 21

The future of rock is female and that might just be what's needed to rejuvenate the fading genre

In a mostly male-dominated scene, a new generation of female artists are adding much needed spice to the stale pot of rock

Dec 19

First taste: The Raconteurs release two new songs from upcoming album. Everything we know so far and what to expect

Jack White is back with two new songs with his alternative blues rock outfit The Raconteurs. The new album arrives in 2019, a decade after 'Consolers of the Lonely'.

Dec 19

From Weezer to Metallica: The best and worst cover songs of 2018

Fom toe-curling eargasms to nail-on-chalkboard assaults, these are the best and worst cover songs of the year 2018

Dec 18

As The Strokes plot a ‘global comeback’ in 2019, here's a look at their many side projects

Indie icons The Strokes have just confirmed their first show of 2019, taking top billing at Spain’s Bilbao BBK Festival and performing alongside the likes of Thom Yorke and Weezer

Dec 18

From meme to Grammy: Weezer's unlikely path to scoring a nomination for Best Rock Album

When a fan started a Twitter account to coax Weezer into covering Toto's 'Africa', nobody thought it would end up with the almost-forgotten band scoring a Grammy nomination

Dec 17

Why Maroon 5 can't find anyone to join them at the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Thanks to NFL's terrible handling of players kneeling during national anthem and the ensuing backlash, the Super Bowl Halftime Show has become the least coveted gig of the year

Dec 17

Did Kanye West just rekindle beef with Drake or is he just going off the rails again?

After quelling the beef between labelmate Pusha-T and former friend and collaborator Drake earlier in September, Kanye seems to have rekindled the beef with a glorious Tweetstorm

Dec 14

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees and some artistes are finding it slightly awkward

Radiohead, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, The Cure, Janet Jackson, Roxy Music and The Zombies are the artistes that will be memorialized at the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dec 14

Censorship, controversy and self-imposed exile: The strange case of rapper M.I.A. unveiled in new documentary

The Sri Lankan provocateur, activist and rapper's illustrious life and works unfold in the gripping new documentary which is now available to stream online

Dec 13

2019 Grammy nominations: Top picks and predictions

Our list of the most deserving contenders and the ones most likely to win in the major categories at the 61st Grammy Awards.

Dec 13

Drugs, paranoia, assault, and a house in flames: The bizarre case of Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien's arrest

The death metal guitarist was arrested on charges of burglary and aggravated assault of a police officer, while his own home in Florida caught fire with flamethrowers inside

Dec 12

25 years after Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged brought them global fame, Meat Puppets reunite for comeback album

The one-time underground heroes gained global recognition thanks to Nirvana covering three of their songs on MTV Unplugged

Dec 12

'What Really Happened?': Andrew Jenks on season 2 of his hit investigative podcast, separating facts from opinions

Award winning documentarian Andrew Jenks discusses season 2 of his podcast 'What Really happened?', adapting to audio from film, separating facts from opinions and more

Dec 11

After mixed response to 'Shiny and Oh So Bright Vol. 1’, are Smashing Pumpkins planning to lean on their past glory?

After a lukewarm response to their reunion album 'Shiny and Oh So Bright Vol. 1', frontman Billy Corgan is teasing a reissue of their seminal 2000 album 'Machina II'.

Dec 11

Geezer Butler’s new supergroup Deadland Ritual just dropped their first single, and it’s proof that he’s still not done rocking

'Down In Flames', the supergroup's first single, is a sludgy, anthemic number with wailing guitars that showcases each member's honed skills without feeling cluttered at any point.

Dec 11

Musical year in review: The 25 best albums of 2018

From smashing debuts to long-awaited comebacks, from wild experiments to political statements, here's our list of the 25 best albums from a wild and unpredictable year in music.

Dec 7

The top 10 debut albums of 2018

From longtime bands going their own way to young musicians taking their first dive into the musical world, 2018 has been a year full of spellbinding first time efforts.

Dec 7

The 15 albums of 2019 that we're totally stoked about

2018 was a great year for musical releases. But just in case it didn't match up to your expectations, don't worry, 2019 has your back.

Dec 7

Did you spot these Easter eggs in Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson’s video for ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’?

The video for 'Nothing Breaks Like A Heart' is chock-full of hidden references. From Britney Spears to the NFL to police brutality, how many Easter eggs did you spot?

Dec 5

A not-so-silent night: 5 Christmas albums you should check out this year

A collection of eclectic holiday tunes to add some much-required holiday cheer to 2018, Meaww's top picks of this year's Christmas albums feature John Legend, Eric Clapton and more

Dec 5

The 1975 channel Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense' concert in surreal new music video for ‘It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)'

The band follow their acclaimed third LP 'A Brief inquiry Into Online Relationships' with a homage to the iconic Talking Heads concert-film 'Stop Making Sense'.

Dec 4

What you should know about Geezer Butler’s new supergroup Deadland Ritual

Both Butler and Stevens posted teaser clips of new music on their Facebook pages and if we go by that then Deadland Ritual is going to turn up the dials all the way to 11.

Dec 4

Director Tom Edmunds says 'Dead In A Week' gave him a chance to explore suicide and death in a 'fun and acceptable way'

In this exclusive interview with Meaww, director Tom Edmunds breaks down the hidden jokes in 'Dead In A Week' and the filming styles employed

Dec 4

Mark Ronson unveils Miley Cyrus collab ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’: Here's what the lead single says about the upcoming solo LP

Mark Ronson's latest effort is a breakup album and sees a marked change in the production, as is evident from the lead single 'Nothing Breaks Like A Heart' ft. Miley Cyrus

Dec 3