Songs That Shaped Me: Flea’s Jazz Favorites
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea will release his first jazz album, Honora, March 27. The album, which features both giants of the jazz genre and friends of his like Nick Cave and Thom Yorke, is the culmination of a life-long love affair with jazz. So, when he agreed to take me through a playlist of some of his all-time favorite jazz tunes, the list was deeper and more eclectic than I ever could have imagined.
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In This Issue…
Rico Nasty By Nature
On Lethal, her most self-assured album yet, she channels that instinct into a bold statement about standing alone, shedding approval-seeking, and reclaiming her power.
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the evolution of hardcore, and more.
Controlled Chaos: The Rise of Die Spitz
Blending punk, metal, and hard rock without regard for genre or expectation, Die Spitz are intent on being heard on their own terms. As they ready their Third Man debut, the Austin band is less concerned with labels than with making an album that moves, surprises, and hits as hard as their live shows.
The Cost of Momentum: Nova Twins Reflect on the Years That Changed Everything
After years of nonstop momentum, Nova Twins felt the strain of a career that had gone from stillness to overdrive almost overnight. On Parasites & Butterflies, Amy Love and Georgia South lay their armor down, confronting burnout, vulnerability, and the cost of always having to be strong — onstage and off.
News
Black Veil Brides Announce 7th Studio Album
After building tremendous anticipation with their heavy anthem, “Certainty,” Black Veil Brides have officially announced their upcoming album and revealed its striking title track. Revenge & Resilience Their seventh studio album revolves around revenge and struggle, yet always falls back…
Wage War Calls To Florida Roots in “Song of the Swamp”
Wage War captures the essence of the horrors that lie within the swamp with their…
Mitski Reveals Eighth Studio Album Alongside Cinematic Music Video
Mitski’s unmatched introspection, creative brilliance, and ability to flow seamlessly between genres have led her…
Phoenix Shoegaze Force Glixen Begin Major New Year With “Unwind”
Following an eventful 2025, Glixen is diving headfirst into 2026 with a brand-new single and…
Arch Enemy Unveils New Vocalist
After the departure of Alissa White-Gluz, fans have been left to speculate who will take…
In Conversation
Squeeze Mine Their Past For ‘Trixies’
We spoke to Squeeze, in separate interviews, with both partners of one of the most acclaimed songwriting duos in British music, about revisiting the music half a century later, about their summer tour, future plans and more.
Barbara and Zakk Wylde: Their Only Joint Interview On More Than 40 Years Together
In an exclusive interview before Zakk’s Black Label Society release their powerful new album, Engines of Demolition, a superb collection that showcases the full range and power of the band’s musical range, the Wyldes sat down for their only joint conversation on marriage, the Osbournes, songwriting and more.
Dance, Divinity and the Dichotomy of Self: Claire Rosinkranz on Her Second Studio Album
Following the release of her second studio album, My Lover, the fierce up-and-comer of bedroom pop, Claire Rosinkranz, returns to her childhood ballet theatre with the same discipline and dedication that went into the 13-song tracklist.
From the Archive: Linkin Park: Sudden Superstars
Linkin Park were already reshaping the rap/metal playbook with Hybrid Theory when this conversation captures them on the cusp of their next evolution — restless, experimental, and eyeing what would become Meteora. It’s a snapshot of a band refusing to stand still, pushing their sound forward just as the world was catching up.
Hit Parader Legend Interview: The Black Crowes In Fighting Form On Brilliant New Record
I spoke, in separate interviews a few hours apart, with brothers Rich and Chris Robinson. What I found is they are still in fighting form on A Pound of Feathers. Only now they have channeled all of that energy, aggression and vigor into the music – lyrically and melodically. The result is a monster of a rock record.
Feature
SOFI TUKKER Lets the Beat Run Wild with Beyond Yoga
The GRAMMY-nominated electropop duo took their DJ set to higher ground during an exclusive outdoor concert at L.A.’s Franklin Canyon Park, in partnership with activewear brand Beyond Yoga.
Songs That Shaped Me: Flea’s Jazz Favorites
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea will release his first jazz album, Honora, March 27. The album, which features both giants of the jazz genre and friends of his like Nick Cave and Thom Yorke, is the culmination of a life-long love affair with jazz. So, when he agreed to take me through a playlist of some of his all-time favorite jazz tunes, the list was deeper and more eclectic than I ever could have imagined.
Music Discovery of the Month: Meet The Real Charlotte MacInnes
You may think you know Charlotte MacInnes — from stage roles to TV — but you don’t really know her until you hear her own songs, where vulnerability becomes her defining strength. With her debut single “Struck,” she steps fully into that identity, delivering an empowering, self-made promise she’s determined to keep.
Thin Lizzy and the Misfit Who Made Irish Rock Unstoppable
Phil Lynott didn’t just front Thin Lizzy — he redefined what it meant to be Irish in rock music. Blending Celtic roots with hard rock, he forged a sound and legacy that transcended borders, identities, and expectations
Dinner Menu: A Culinary Composition by Chef Star Maye, Scored by Beyoncé
This is “Dinner Menu,” where we celebrate one artist or iconic album by having a chef soundtrack a menu with the music of their choice. For the inaugural installment Chef Star Maye pairs a tantalizing menu with Beyoncé.
Featured Conversations
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the…
Bringing a Bit of West Texas to the World: A Conversation with Treaty Oak Revival
For Treaty Oak Revival, the road from West Texas has rarely been straightforward, but in hindsight, every detour and choice…
Generations of Dissent: A Conversation With Bad Religion
Hit Parader caught up with Bad Religion founding bassist Jay Bentley and drummer Jamie Miller backstage to chat about the…
Anthems & Heartstrings: A Conversation With Jack’s Mannequin
Jack’s Mannequin, one of three projects in Andrew McMahon’s emo and alt-rock trifecta, recently took a leap of faith by…
Featured Issues
Hit Parader #4: Brent Faiyaz
March 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Brent Faiyaz steps into the cover spotlight for a rare, unfiltered conversation about artistry, independence, and the cost of doing things your own way. At a time when most artists race against algorithms and deadlines, Brent moves on instinct —scrapping albums, disappearing to finish ideas on his own terms,…
Hit Parader #3: Jutes Edition
February 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Jutes traces his unlikely rise from small-town Canada to sold-out European rooms, unpacking the instinct-driven path that led to Dilworth, his most personal album to date. Blending rock and hip-hop with unflinching honesty, he reflects on leaving home, surviving the isolation of early L.A. years, and learning to trust…
Hit Parader #2: Orville Peck Edition
January 2026
In this issue of Hit Parader, Orville Peck invites readers deep into the philosophy behind Appaloosa, his most self-defining release to date. In a wide-ranging and revealing conversation, Peck traces how a lifetime of movement, from South Africa to the American South, shaped his understanding of country music as something porous, regional, and alive. He reflects on…