Morning View by Incubus is a classic. With the band shifting from nu metal to a more alternative rock style, the album spawned hit singes like "Wish You Were Here," "Drive," and "Warning." In 2021, the band celebrated the album's 20th anniversary with a livestreamed full-album performance at the Malibu location where the LP was originally recorded. The celebration continues this year with the release of a freshly re-recorded version of the LP dubbed Morning View XXIII (out May 10th) and an...

For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT, the recently engaged couple from Season 28 of The Bachelor talk through 10 albums to create the perfect romantic soundtrack, from Taylor Swift to John Legend and more. Listen to episode in the latest episode of Consequence Uncut, and read the accompanying article on Consequence.net. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT, Heavy Consequence contributor and author Greg Prato speaks with Deep Purple band members Ian Paice and Roger Glover to celebrate Machine Head and “Smoke on the Water” ahead of the release of a super deluxe edition. Paice and Glover talk about the bizarre series of events that preceded the recording of the album, including the infamous incident that inspired "Smoke on the Water." Listen to Deep Purple band members Ian Paice and Roger Glover deep...

For our latest episode of Consequence UNCUT, Sheer Mag's Tina Halladay and Matt Palmer take us through their brand new album, Playing Favorites, Track by Track. The duo explores some of the album's classic rock influences and speak to the album's air of tenderness and devotion. Halladay and Palmer also discuss the recording process, getting Mdou Moctar to perform a guest solo on the album, the meaning behind much of the album's lyrics, and their experience so far working with their new label,...

For our latest episode of Consequence Uncut, we explore aesthetic changes in film over the last 50 years, as bodybuilding culture changed Hollywood’s idea of what’s possible. To delve deeper into the reasons behind this, features editor Wren Graves speaks with Dr. Mike Israetel, a professor in the strength and hypertrophy masters program at Lehman College. Together the two discuss what people at the top of Hollywood know about physique training and preparing actors for roles, the influence of...

In 2022, K-pop singer AleXa made history by becoming the first female solo artist from South Korea to participate in the American Song Contest, representing her home state of Oklahoma. Her song "Wonderland" captivated audiences, propelling her to victory in the competition. But her story didn't stop there. Just one year later, AleXa became the first K-pop solo female artist to grace the stage at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball, further showcasing her talent and expanding her global reach. On this...

For our latest episode of Consequence Uncut, we join electro-funk duo Chromeo as they select 10 essential funk albums that emerged from Dayton, Ohio's legendary music scene in the '70s and '80s. In a Crate Digging interview with Consequence's Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa, Chromeo's Dave 1 and P-Thugg track the evolution of Dayton's funk output, from the "bizarro Parliament Funkadelic" group The Ohio Players, to Slave, to the legendary work of Roger Troutman and Zapp. As funk enthusiasts,...

In celebration of Baroness' new album, Stone, frontman John Bailey sat down with Heavy Consequence editor Spencer Kaufman to run through some of his favorite metal albums from the 1990s. From Death to Deftones, Bailey's picks are varied and hard-rockin'. In addition to gushing over his favorite tunes, Baizley chats about the process of writing and recording Stone, a record that saw the acclaimed metal act charting new waters. It also landed the band on a slew of year-end lists, including...

American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has been capturing hearts with her relatable lyrics and raw emotional vulnerability and this year may have been her best year ever. She toured with Olivia Rodrigo, opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, and even received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards! On this episode of Consequence UNCUT, Gracie Abrams talks with Associate Editor Mary Siroky about her new album, opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, the Grammy...

Creating a sequel to the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was no small feat. However, the directorial trio of Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K.Thompson created a synergy that is already having audiences beg for more. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is simply the most visually stunning and action-packed superhero film of the year -- if not in years -- while also managing to create an intense story with emotional depth. Thus, it makes sense that these three are...

Nate Bargatze has been a respected standup comedian for years, but he's never had a year like 2023 -- which is why Consequence is naming him our Comedian of the Year. With his relatable, clean humor mining everyday situations for laugh, Bargatze broke records with both his new Amazon Prime Video special Hello World and his "Be Funny Tour," which smashed attendance records at Bridgestone Arena in his Nashville hometown. He also turned in one of the best Saturday Night Live hosting gigs in...

James Ford made a name for himself by refusing to be pinned down and this year is no exception. In addition to the release of his first solo LP, The Hum, Ford produced Jessie Ware’s That! Feels Good!, Geese’s 3D Country, Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori, the self-titled debut from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall’s The WAEVE, and Blur’s first album in eight years, The Ballad of Darren. Not only that, he worked with breakout newcomers The Last Dinner Party and Fat Dog. On this episode...

In 2023, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, and Rami Jaffee pushed the power of rock to its absolute limit -- they had to. After facing new levels of hardship, Foo Fighters would have been fully justified in unplugging their amps and calling it a career. No one could have blamed them, but how un-Foo of a decision that would have been. Through any conflict, setback, or tragedy, the band has always found a way to rise from the ashes; of course, they’d find a way to do it again....

Blondshell burst onto the indie rock scene and captured our sardonic hearts with her self-titled debut, and that's why she's Consequence's 2023 Rookie of the Year. We caught up with the artist aka Sabrina Teitelbaum in the middle of her tour with Liz Phair. Calling in froma Minneapolis hotel room, Blondshell spoke with Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa about her grungy songwriting, toxic relationship habits, and being on the road for Phair's Welcome to Guyville 30th anniversary celebration. Read...

The Zac Brown Band have captured their deep-seated passion for the stage and the open road on their new live album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers. Their third live collection, the LP showcases the unexpected twists, surprises, and spontaneous guest appearances that make their shows so unforgettable. On this episode of Consequence UNCUT, frontman Zac Brown talks with Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa about his love for live performance, the inspiration behind From the Road, and the current state...

Celebrated New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian Taika Waititi is known for his quirky, heartwarming, and often absurd comedic sensibilities. His films, such as "What We Do in the Shadows," "Hunt for the Wilderpeople," and "Thor: Ragnarok," have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Waititi's unique blend of humor, heart, and creativity has made him one of the most sought-after filmmakers in the industry. For the episode, Consequence UNCUT Senior Entertainment Editor, Liz...

For many, their first taste of Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke came with 2021’s in-your-face banger “Don’t Play with It.” The track’s skittering trap beat, aggressive flow, and sheer confidence made it a favorite both in the scene and online, sparking somewhat of a viral trend. In the two years since, Lola has hunkered down, developed herself as an artist, and dropped some great one-off tracks along the way. Now, she finally arrives with her much-anticipated debut album, Dennis Daughter, and by...

Paul Wall is best known for emerging from the breakout Houston scene with his verse on Mike Jones’ hit “Still Tippin’” and his own “Sittin’ Sidewayz,” while Termanology cut his teeth on the East Coast after being discovered by DJ Premier. On paper, they couldn’t come from more different backgrounds. With their recently released second collaborative album, Start Finish Repeat, however, the duo has once again demonstrated how they bring out the best in each other over boom bap production from...

Spend time on the internet and you’ll soon hear some variation on “the grind never stops.” But after nearly 50 years in the music industry, Jimmy Iovine, now 70, begs to differ: “Maybe there’s one person in their 80s or 90s that could be as effective and is in it as much as somebody who’s 40 or even 50, but I don’t want to be that person,” he says, “I want to experiment. I want to do a lot of things. I want to help people, but everywhere I’m involved has great CEOs in it. I’m not the CEO. The...

It is TV Theme Songs Week at Consequence, where we have been ranking and deep-diving into your favorite TV themes.  One iconic theme is “Tossed Salad and Scramble Eggs” from Frasier, and with the show freshly rebooted for a sequel series on Paramount+, it was also time for a fresh take on the song. To learn more about this and the current state of TV theme songs, Liz Shannon Miller spoke to composers Bruce and Jason T. Miller. Bruce composed the original Frasier theme (along with Wings,...

In this episode of Consequence Uncut, Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller sits down with Allen Hughes to talk about his new FX Docuseries Dear Mama, a five-part documentary miniseries about the life of Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur. As one half of the filmmaking duo the Hughes Borthers alongside his twin brother Albert, Allen Hughes is an acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer. The pair made their feature film debut with 1993’s Menace II Society, a gritty and...

Genesis Owusu is a genre-bending Ghanaian-Australian artist who is taking the world by storm with his eclectic music and thought-provoking lyrics. In this episode of Consequence Uncut, Editorial Coordinator Jonah Kruger sits down with Genesis to talk about his sophomore album, STRUGGLER. He dives into the concept album’s influences, ranging from Albert Camus to Kafka, and his collaboration with visual artist Lisa Reihana. " When I was a kid, I used to write short stories and then I...

As part of Consequence's Hip-Hop 50 Celebration, we're presenting a special Consequence UNCUT episode featuring Cypress Hill's Sen Dog. Recorded as part of our Crate Digging series, this interview finds Sen Dog speaking with Features Editor and long-time Cypress Hill fan Wren Graves about the 10 essential hip-hop albums that capture Sen Dog's love of the genre and, ultimately, influenced his own group's evolution. But this isn't just a fan listing 10 of his favorite records; Sen Dog shares...

Bethany Cosentino, best known as one half of the indie rock duo Best Coast, is back with her debut solo album Natural Disaster on July 28th. And boy, is it a nugget. In this episode of Consequence Uncut, Associate Editor Paolo Ragusa sits down with Cosentino to talk about the the album’s personal and political notes. They discuss everything from the inspiration behind the songs to the challenges of making a solo record. Cosentino also opens up about how the summer of 2020 was a catalyst for...