Articles by Alex Hudson

RHCP's Flea Says Computers Killed the Live Music Scene

PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024

There's no question that there are lots of young artists making incredible music all the time — but the live music scene isn't quite what...

'Alien: Romulus' Grabbed Me by the Face and Wouldn't Let Go

Directed by Fede Álvarez

PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024

There have been a pile of 'Alien' movies over the past 45 years, from crossovers with 'Predator' to the 'Prometheus' spinoffs and an...

Beastie Boys Tried to Play Their Own Gold Record, and Their Music Wasn't on It

PUBLISHED Aug 14, 2024

Anyone who sells enough copies of an album will be presented with a gold record plaque — but have you ever wondered what happens if you try...

k-os Celebrates the "Eureka Moment" of 'Joyful Rebellion' as Sophomore LP Turns 20

PUBLISHED Aug 13, 2024

k-os's second album was never supposed to happen. Despite having had some early success, Kevin Brereton named his 2002 debut album Exit, an...

Here's What Rachel Bilson Mmm-Whatcha-Says About the "Dear Sister" Sketch on 'SNL'

PUBLISHED Aug 13, 2024

When we ranked the best musical moments of 'The O.C.,' we inevitably included the song that is arguably most synonymous with the iconic...

Anthony Kiedis Explains His Whole Deal with Los Angeles

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2024

Maybe you don't know this, but Anthony Kiedis really likes Los Angeles, and California in general. Fittingly, the Red Hot Chili Peppers...

Donald Glover Says Canadians Really Love 'Community'

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2024

Donald Glover has been involved in many projects over the years, from his rap work as Childish Gambino to his prestige TV turn on 'Atlanta'...

Ice Spice Criticized for Playing Commercials at Her Concerts

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2024

Going to the movies now involves watching 20 minutes of ads before the trailers even begin — but could concerts soon be going the same way?...