TYF Music Podcast: Favorite Music of 2015

It’s nearing the end of the year, and with it there’s discussion about the best music of the year. For the first (and hopefully not last!) installment of the TYF Music Podcast. some of TYF’s music writers – Jon Winkler,…

2016 Grammy Nominations: Our Thoughts and Predictions

The 2016 Grammy nominations were announced this morning, and as always they were a bit of a mixed bag of obvious selections and oddball choices no one saw coming. It’s no secret that the Grammys aren’t often taken very seriously,…

New(ish) Music Tuesdays: 8/4/15

Welcome to the second installment of New(ish) Music Tuesdays, our new feature where the Young Folks’ staff writes about songs that they currently can’t get enough of. This week, our picks highlight a wide array of musical genres and artists…

Midyear Review: Best in Music in 2015

The first six months of 2015 have gone by, and there are already so many good songs and albums that deserve some recognition, even before the year ends. The Young Folks team has come together to list the best in…

Check Out Atlantic Records’ Kyndall

Kyndall, a 19 year old singer from Houston, has just released her EP Still Down through Atlantic Records. With the release now streaming on her Soundcloud and Youtube, you should check it out. Her debut EP included Boi 1da (Drake,…

The Young Folks vs. The Top 40: Week of March 5, 2015

Since 1958, the Billboard Hot 100 has been the definitive chart gauging the biggest singles in the United States, with particular attention to the top 40 positions. Top 40 is so ingrained in music culture that an entire radio format…

Music News: 2015 Coachella Lineup Announced

Drake, AC/DC and Jack White headline the annual festival scheduled over two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19, in Indio, Calif. Other notable acts include Florence + The Machine, David Guetta, Fitz and The Tantrums, Brand New, Steely Dan, Porter…