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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