This week in Indie Basement: the 30 best records of 2025 from January to June, with a focus on classic indie / alternative.

A rare bronze medal awarded to a Scandinavian team for winning a tug-of-war event at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics is up for sale at RR Auction with an estimated value of $25,000.

Beyoncé is showing her gratitude to the McCartney family in connection to the legendary Beatles song “Blackbird” while on her “Cowboy Carter” international tour.

What started as a 300-person tug of war turned into pure mayhem when only trucks showed up. Monstermax wasn’t ready—but neither were they. Next To Trump, Carney Opens G7 Summit With Warning ...

Beyoncé praised Paul McCartney's "Blackbird" as one of the best songs ever written after performing it during her "Cowboy Carter" tour. She wore a "Blackbird" shirt designed by McCartney's ...

Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney often drew on McCartney's past work when writing together. "So Like Candy" is one shining example.

“God Only Knows” how respected Brian Wilson was for his talent. The Beach Boy, whose death at the age of 82 was announced Wednesday, drew online tributes. Paul McCartney shared a series of ...

Robert Plant expresses support for Bruce Springsteen's opposition to Donald Trump as row rumbles on American Federation of Musicians wades into Bruce Springsteen's war of words with Donald Trump Neil ...

As the tug of war intensifies, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, guessing who will come out on top. Whether you're a LEGO enthusiast, a fan of challenges, or just love a good battle, this ...

Bishop Michael T. Martin of Charlotte, N.C., is pictured during a break at a Nov. 13, 2024, session of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. A controversy ...

"We went through a lot of hardship together, you know, during the COVID time and now the tariffs. You all have always supported us." In March of 2025, Tennessee imported over $13.6 million in ...