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Can DJs on Twitch Replace Clubs? It Depends on Who’s Paying
The live-streaming platform has become a lifeline for DJs during the pandemic. Does Twitch care enough to make it last?
The Fall of the Bassnectar Empire
According to women and former collaborators who spoke to VICE, and a new lawsuit, the EDM star abused his fame and power to build a complex web of secret and manipulative relationships.
Bad Deals Are Baked Into the Way the Music Industry Operates
We broke down the three most common types of contracts an artist might sign today, offering a window into how the “bad deal” isn’t an anomaly—it’s by design.
Coronavirus Won’t Kill Independent Record Stores
Independent retailers have battled streaming services, Amazon, and now a pandemic. Record store owners told VICE what they're doing to survive the crisis.
There’s Nothing More Goth Than Being Black
“As soon as I found [the goth] community… it really surprised me at how much of it stemmed from Black culture.”
The Sanders Campaign Is Mobilizing the DIY Scene to Turn Out New Voters
Massachusetts' Berniepalooza tapped Worcester's DIY scene to mobilize support in one of the most economically marginalized areas of the state.
The Secret Ingredient in Caribou's New Album Is a Soul Sample From YouTube
The story behind the song by little-known R&B singer Gloria Barnes that's at the center of "Home," the lead single off Caribou's 'Suddenly.'
Inside the Strange, Insular World of Cheerleading Music
To soundtrack one of American's most dangerous sports, artists and former athletes are creating bangers that make 'Jock Jams' sound sleepy.
12 Songs Ruined by Our Exes, Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
Love-themed playlists are a sham. We know your ex left with your favorite hoodie, your heart, and that song you can no longer play on repeat.
The Unexpected Coziness of the Las Vegas Residency
For pop stars like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Gwen Stefani, the now legendary Vegas residency has become both a marker of success and a respite.
Touring Is Hard, and Band Therapists Are Here to Help
These mental health professionals know what it feels like when the van breaks down, when the booker shorts the fee, or when your drummer is just being a dick.
Forever Warped: On the Beach, at the Tour That Refuses to Die
It was "a funeral where everyone could keep hanging out." For now.