Jeff Weiss

Noisey

It's Time to Forgive Eminem

It's been a long time since "The Real Slim Shady," but Eminem's headlining set at Coachella reminded us of a better dystopia.
Jeff Weiss
4.16.18
coachella 2018

We Are All Dead Inside, Just Like The Weeknd

His headlining Coachella set proved the darkness is certainly real, but the deeper meaning remains questionable.
Jeff Weiss
4.14.18
Essays

SXSW Might Be Good Again

SXSW used to suck, but so did I.
Jeff Weiss
3.20.18
Interviews

Stanley Clarke Is the Reason You Love Music

The legendary bass player, who basically invented jazz fusion, speaks about his lengthy career—from collaborating with Keith Richards to Paul McCartney to Miles Davis.
Jeff Weiss
12.14.17
TV Week

Chappelle's Show's Musical Acts Were a Hell of a Drug

Sketches featuring Dave Chappelle as Prince, Rick James, and Lil Jon—plus televised performances by Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Big Boi, and more—are still influencing pop culture today. In other words, "Game, Blouses."
Jeff Weiss
10.20.17
PROFILES

Grizzly Bear Is Invincible

They defined the late 00s indie rock zeitgeist by accident. But with their fifth album, 'Painted Ruins,' they've made something so beautifully anachronistic that it can’t help be timeless.
Jeff Weiss
8.18.17
Interviews

Slim Thug Is Forever the Boss of All Bosses

The Houston superstar discusses long term music success, Swishahouse history, and why he might just run for office.
Jeff Weiss
7.28.17
Interviews

Paul Wall: Still the People's Champ, Still Has The Internet Goin Nutz

The legendary Houston rapper speaks on grills, the south, and DJ Screw's eternal influence on a generation.
Jeff Weiss
7.27.17
Interviews

Z-Ro Suffers No Fools

The Mo City Don a.k.a. Rother Vandross a.k.a. Joseph McVey IV speaks on God, 2Pac, and life itself.
Jeff Weiss
7.26.17
Interviews

Mobb Deep’s ‘The Infamous’ Gave New York a New Sense of Menace

In a previously unreleased interview, Havoc and the late Prodigy break down their paradigm-shifting 1995 album.
Jeff Weiss
6.22.17
Noisey

There Was No One Else on Earth Like Chris Cornell

The Soundgarden vocalist was an icon with one of the greatest voices we'll ever hear. He'll live on Grunge Rushmore for eternity.
Jeff Weiss
5.20.17
In Memoriam

There Was No One Else on Earth Like Chris Cornell

The Soundgarden vocalist was an icon with one of the greatest voices we'll ever hear. He'll live on Grunge Rushmore for eternity.
Jeff Weiss
5.19.17
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