Hardcore Band G.L.O.S.S. Frontwoman Talks Punk Rock Feminism: BUST Interview
Genderqueer hardcore band G.L.O.S.S. is breaking all the rules. Led by transwoman Sadie Switchblade, the band is bringing feminism to a scene notoriously dominated by men, and challenging authority in...
View ArticleYou Have To Watch This Shot-For-Shot Remake Of Fiona Apple's 'Criminal'
They say imitation is the finest form of flattery, and while this isn't always true (aka when corporations steal from artists), when it's an artist paying homage to another artist, it's definitely...
View ArticleYou'll Never Believe The Voice Behind New Indie Pop Project/EDM Vocalist...
Chloe Baker, who goes by the stage name Bitter’s Kiss, is the latest (and youngest) hot voice in EDM. Even those familiar with her voice may not realize that she is an incredibly talented indie-pop...
View ArticleKesha Continues Her Fight Against Abuser Despite Setbacks
The ongoing legal battle between Kesha and her current producer, Dr. Luke, ensues. Kesha, who filed charges against Dr. Luke for physical, emotional and sexual abuse in California back in 2014,...
View ArticleThe Amy Winehouse Foundation Is Honoring Her Memory In The Best Possible Way
Five years after the jazzy blues singer passed away from alcohol poisoning, The Amy Winehouse Foundation is opening a rehab transitional center focused on women. This center will service women...
View Article7 Empowering K-Pop Songs You Gotta Jam To
K-Pop doesn't exactly have the most "feminist" reputation. The groups are comprised of incredibly manufactured groups of 4-12 or so members of either girls or guys, each with very gendered themes in...
View ArticleAni DiFranco On Her Upcoming Festival, Politics, And Why You Should Vote:...
Ani DiFranco is a well-known badass in the folk rock community. It's impressive enough that she's released over 20 studio albums in the past 25 years, continuing to gift the world with her soft,...
View ArticleSia, Jessica Williams, Leslie Jones Set To Perform At Abortion Rights Event
September 10 will be an exciting day in several major cities across the country. In Cleveland, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, a free night of music and comedy will be hosted all in the...
View ArticleTalking Riot Grrrl with Sex Stains’ Allison Wolfe: BUST Interview
When I think of Riot Grrrl, I think of Allison Wolfe. In fact, I owe a lot to her and her band, Bratmobile. With songs like “Girl Germs” and “Gimme Brains,” Wolfe soundtracked my youth, perfectly...
View ArticleIggy Pop And Josh Homme Prove They're Kindred Spirits: BUST Interview
Photo: David James Swanson Pop Goes the World ROCK ’N’ ROLL REBELS IGGY POP AND JOSH HOMME PROVE THEY’RE KINDRED SPIRITS ON POST POP DEPRESSION IGGY POP IS a really nice guy. You get that when you...
View ArticleAriana Delawari Talks The Musical Renaissance In Afghanistan And Her Long...
She's a musician. She's a filmmaker. Perhaps most importantly, she's an activist. Ariana Delawari truly does it all, and she does it with a smile and a purpose. Born in the United States of Afghani...
View ArticleSEE Premieres New Video For ‘She Cries’: BUST Exclusive
Twenty-year-old singer/songwriter SEE premieres her music video for her song “She Cries” exclusively with BUST today. The song is from her introspective five-song debut EP, Ties, which pulls elements...
View ArticleYou Won't Believe This Beautiful Thing That's Happening At Midnight In Times...
Times Square is one of the most consistently, hectically busy parts of any city in the country. Most New Yorkers avoid this part of the Manhattan like a taxi driver that doesn’t know the difference...
View ArticleSantigold And Kara Walker Collaborate On This Powerful, Must-Watch Music Video
For the first time, Kara Walker and Ari Marcopoulos have collaborated to create an upbeat video for Santigold's song "Banshee" that represents Santigold's inner strength and daily struggles. This...
View ArticleAgainst Me! Has A New Video And Lightsaber Guitars Are Involved
Against Me! led by Laura Jane Grace, defeats a Darth Vader-like character with lightsaber guitars (you heard that right) in this hilarious low-budget video. The band dons comical face paint, looking...
View ArticleMacy Gray Covered Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' And It Will Make Your Life
via Macy Gray's facebook It’s not often you find a cover that’s better or at least on par with the original, but there are those moments of pure sonic heaven when you realize you haven't fully...
View Article14 Must See BUST Approved Artists at AfroPunk This Weekend
AfroPunk Fest is back in NYC with full force, and you don’t want to miss this year’s amazing lineup! If you have never been, AfroPunk is an annual high style, weekend long music festival and...
View ArticleWhy Beyonce Is The Only Person That Mattered At The VMAs
To no surprise, Beyonce's surprise VMA performance was quite literally the most amazing thing we have ever seen, hands down. No exaggeration. With a night complete with a rambling Kanye West, Jimmy...
View ArticleFull Moon Fest, Featuring Santigold And Lolawolf, Is New York's Best Kept Secret
Last weekend (August 20-21), Full Moon Fest came to Governor's Island, New York City, for a full weekend of music, art, and parties. The festival included a diverse mix of acts, with DJ sets in...
View ArticleEnter To Win 2 Tickets To FEA’s Brooklyn Concert
Do you have plans for Thursday night? We’ve got some for you! FEA, an amazing feminist Chicana punk band you should listen to right now if you’re not already, is performing at St. Vitus in Brooklyn...
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