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Amigo the Devil's Murder Folk Mixes Southern Gothic with Doom Vibes
Stream 'Everything Is Fine,' the spine-chilling new album from the hard-drinking backcountry dark folk project.
What an NYC Chef Learns from Riding His Motorcycle Thousands of Miles in the Badlands
The annual get-together of road-tested veterans and weekend warriors has become the core of Jason Pfeifer’s psyche and culinary sensibility.
A Peek Inside the Secret, Sick Rituals of America's Frats
Just in time for the likely confirmation of a frat guy accused of sexual violence to the Supreme Court, a look at the underbelly of the world many powerful men pass through.
Sam Morrow's Cynical Joy Finds LA Country at Its Best
On his third LP, the rising LA country star is taking more chances and giving fewer fucks. Watch the premiere of his "Quick Fix" video below.
America Needs the Penny Now More Than Ever
The rule of law is in danger and nuclear war feels pretty close. Maybe now's not the time to mess with sweet, sweet American currency.
You Need to Listen to Wilder Maker's 'Zion,' an Americana Scorcher
The New York City band's new album is down home Americana music for the city streets. Stream it now.
Gold Star’s “Half the Time” Is a Celebration of LA’s Seedy Underbelly
Listen to the cracked, joyous first single from his tumultuous third album, 'Uppers & Downers.'
Philip Roth Happily Pissed a Lot of People Off
The late, polarizing novelist set a high bar for everyone else—and himself—to violently crash into.
The Strange, Tangled Web of Assassination Plots Against MLK
Before he was actually murdered, the civil rights legend was targeted for at least a decade by vile racists of all stripes, according to a new account.
The Mystery of the Terrifying Xanax Resurgence in America
Pharmaceutical marketing is often said to be a key cause of the opioid crisis. That doesn't explain the deadly rise of benzos.
Erin Rae Has a Song for You When You Feel Like Going Back to Your Old Ways
The Americana artist's next album, 'Putting On Airs,' is out in June. Hear its first single, "Can't Cut Loose," now.
Jonathan Terrell Is a Feminist, Gun Toting Singer Smashing Country Stereotypes
The Austin artist collabs with Spiritualized, swears by jean shorts, and sometimes rocks out with a taxidermied peacock. Catch him at Noisey's Emerge Impact + Music fest in April.