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‘1960-1964 Mono’ A High-Fidelity Celebration of John Coltrane’s Genius

Music critics have a tendency to overuse words like essential. However, when dealing with a collection of some of the greatest American music ever...

Power to the People: Umphrey’s McGee on Developing ‘Blueprints’ with Their Fanbase

One of the most beautiful things about the jam band world is the community. The relationship between bands and their fans, and the fans...

Mariah The Scientist “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY” Track-by-Track Review

Written by Christal Garcia Hearts Sold Separately, the fourth album from Mariah the Scientist, has become platinum in every girl's car radio. From songs trending...

Backline Launches B-LINE a 24/7 Mental Health Hotline Specialized for the Music Industry

On January 27th 2026, Backline launched B-LINE, a 24/7 hotline for mental health and crisis support specialized for music industry professionals. Backline describes their...

Mega Ran Goes to the Grammys With ‘Buddy’s Magic Tree House’

Across a 20-year career, Philadelphia-naive rapper Mega Ran has experienced plenty of high points, from making it into the Guinness Book of World Records...

Tom Hamilton on His New Album ‘I’m Your Vampire,’ Guitar Solos & His New SiriusXM Show

The phrase "New Year, New Me" is often a hollow motto people slap upon themselves on January 1 as an affirmation to support their...

The Playlist: Our Favorite Songs for the Month of January

The Playlist is a brand new column for Pop Break celebrating the songs we love at this very moment, and we think you, our...

Podelay: Mellow Gold (1994)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40GVAkHIrM9BD7e3I4Eno2?si=2d6e27ab8250463d This is Podelay, a podcast dedicated to alternative rock pioneer Beck Hansen! After completing their Pod of Doom series, Randy Allain (Media/Lit) and Justin...

Gospel Star Yolanda Adams Goes From Broadway to NJ Stage

40 years into her illustrious career, gospel music legend Yolanda Adams has seen plenty of things change in the music business and the world...

Ren Genevieve on “Everything I Never Said” & The Importance of Leaning into Your Feelings

Ren Genevieve is no stranger to vulnerability, if her first EP, tongue tied, is anything to go by. With track after track bursting with...

Madison Beer’s “Locket” Locks Down Her Sound

Written by Olivia Aiere Madison Beer’s new album Locket proves she found her footing in the production style of her music. Each track boasts a...

Pop Break Live: Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour Felt Like Permission to Fall Apart

“Don’t be afraid to fall the fuck apart,” she said, standing under a wash of light in Brooklyn. “Let yourself feel everything… swim naked,...