The curtain between music fans and the music industry is falling. At SXSW last month, Billboard hosted a podcast Q&A with the founders Chaotic Good Projects, a marketing agency that utilizes digital astroturfing to help artists go viral. A few weeks later, singer-songwriter Eliza McLamb drew attention to the company in a Substack post. Wired followed…
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Last month, the St. Louis artist Slayyter, who our own Chris DeVille once described as “normcore hyperpop,” released her album Wor$t Girl In America. I played it once or twice, liked it, and then found myself coming back to it again and again. It’s a frenzied, over-the-top take on mall-pop, like what might’ve happened if…
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Disturbed frontman David Draiman is the latest guest on Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, which recently hosted Courtney Love. For years, Draiman has been vocal about his positions in politics and music: He’s an adamant supporter of Israel, going so far as to do a photo op signing IDK missiles.
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Rising blues-rock artist Amani Burnham has released “Roots & Wings,” the title track from his forthcoming debut album. The single is available now on all digital platforms and arrives alongside an official studio video filmed during recording sessions at Carriage House Studios on October 24, 2025.
At 20 years old, Burnham continues to build momentum following his earlier singles “The Last Thing I Remember” and “I Wanna Know.” “Roots & Wings” marks a more personal release, centered on themes of identity and belonging, reflecting his experience as an adoptee.
“This song is really about understanding where you come from while still finding your own path,” says Burnham. “‘Roots & Wings’ is me realizing that both my birth parents—who I’ve never met—and my adoptive parents are part of who I am, and that’s something to be proud of.”
The track features Burnham’s signature guitar style, played with his right-hand thumb rather than a pick, giving the performance a fluid and expressive tone. Backed by a power trio, “Roots & Wings” blends traditional blues elements with a modern approach.
The accompanying video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process, capturing the performance live in the studio and highlighting the chemistry between Burnham and his band.
Burnham initially gained attention through performance videos on social media, where he has accumulated nearly 30 million views in under two years. His playing has drawn recognition for its phrasing and expressive feel.
“Roots & Wings” is the title track from Burnham’s debut album, due out May 29 on Blind Pig Records. The 12-track album was recorded at Carriage House Studios and represents Burnham’s first full-length release.
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When Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize announced their collaborative record Nine Inch Noize via Coachella billboard last week, we wondered what the end result might be: A live album? A remix collection? A whole new collaboration? Now, the album is out, and we’re still not quite sure what to call it. It’s a live…
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In a few weeks Kacey Musgraves will release her sixth studio album Middle Of Nowhere. We’ve already heard the lead single “Dry Spell,” which was one of our favorites from that week. Today, she’s shared the title track. “Middle Of Nowhere” starts in a soft stride. “Out there on the edge of the world, way…
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