By Andy Beta, eMusic ContributorIn most other cultures, the beard is a sign of maturity, wisdom, an indicator of "yang" energy; but in America, the bearded are pushed to the fringe, to the brambled outskirts of a well-groomed, highly… more »
By Laura Studarus, eMusic ContributorThe Eurovision Song Contest was established as way to bring European countries together after World War II. The first competition was held in the town of Lugano, Switzerland, on May 24, 1956. Since then, it's… more »
By Dan Hyman, eMusic ContributorIn the near-decade since Devendra Banhart released his third album, 2004's Niño Rojo, the intriguing, free spirit balladeer has laughed in the face of genre confinement. Emerging in the early-aughts as the focal point of… more »
By Amanda Petrusich, eMusic ContributorNo matter how much disdain he voices for the genre, Devendra Banhart is the founding father of contemporary freakfolk, and Rejoicing in the Hands... is its sacred text. Taking cues from late '60s warblers Tiny… more »