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Famed Alt-Rock Graphic Artist Frank Kozik Dead at 61

The graphic designer was best known for his work with The Offspring, Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age and other alt-rock giants

Johnny Depp's Latest Controversy Involves Potentially Plagiarized Lyrics

At issue is a song on "18," Depp's new album with Jeff Beck

Mick Jones and Paul Simonon on The Clash’s “Combat Rock,” 40 Years Later

Remembering the band's beloved fifth LP on its big anniversary

Remembering the Unlikely Genius of “Exile on Main St.” 50 Years Later

Musicians remember the Rolling Stones classic on its big anniversary

Mitski Reluctantly Makes Her Return to Music With “Laurel Hell”

After briefly quitting music, the singer-songwriter grapples with fame on her sixth LP

16 Albums to Make You Feel Warmer in the Dead of Winter

Forget those frigid temperatures with these records that evoke warmer weather

The Albums We’re Most Looking Forward to in 2022

From old favorites to intriguing upstarts, these are the records we can't wait to spin over the next 12 months

The 21 Best Albums and 100 Best Songs of 2021

From Olivia Rodrigo and The War on Drugs to Yola and Tony Bennett, InsideHook staffers pick their favorite music of the year

For the First Time Ever, No New Rock Albums Made Billboard’s Year-End 200 Chart

People have been declaring rock dead for decades now, but should fans actually be worried?

Michael C. Hall, TV Serial Killer, Also Has a Synth-Pop Band

The "Dexter" star is headed out on the road with his band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

“The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts” Is a Must-Watch for Every Springsteen Fan

The newly released concert film features the Boss at the height of his power

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The 21 Best Albums and 100 Best Songs of 2021

From Olivia Rodrigo and The War on Drugs to Yola and Tony Bennett, InsideHook staffers pick their favorite music of the year

For the First Time Ever, No New Rock Albums Made Billboard’s Year-End 200 Chart

People have been declaring rock dead for decades now, but should fans actually be worried?

Michael C. Hall, TV Serial Killer, Also Has a Synth-Pop Band

The "Dexter" star is headed out on the road with his band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum

“The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts” Is a Must-Watch for Every Springsteen Fan

The newly released concert film features the Boss at the height of his power

Joni Mitchell Remembers Male Backlash to "Blue" in Rare Interview

Mitchell caught up with the "Almost Famous" director to celebrate the classic album's 50th anniversary

Prince Shelved His Album “Welcome 2 America,” But It’s Being Released Anyway

Should we listen to the 2010 recording when he’s not here to give permission?

Chris Carrabba Looks Back on "The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most"

Twenty years later, the Dashboard Confessional frontman reflects on his band's breakthrough album and the golden age of emo

A New John Prine Tribute Album Is on the Way, Kicked Off by Brandi Carlile

Listen to Carlile's cover of "I Remember Everything," which she performed at the Grammys

How the Grammys Quietly Confirmed the Death of the Album Last Night

Record of the Year was the final award handed out — an atypical choice for music's biggest night

How Paul McCartney Remains Cool and Relevant While Other Aging Rockers Whine About the Way Things Were

The former Beatle has enlisted Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent and more for his upcoming album "Ill Imagined"

A New Chris Cornell Album Just Got a Surprise Release

The late singer's estate is behind a new collection of covers

Angel Olsen Just Delivered the Breakup Album We All Need in 2020

With "Whole New Mess," the singer breathes new life into old songs at a moment when we need them most

Taylor Swift Is Selling Cardigans

And because everything Swift touches turns to gold, thousands of people will buy them

Grateful Dead Release Album of "Workingman’s Dead" Outtakes

"Workingman’s Dead: The Angel’s Share" is available to stream online