Judge Bans Some Lil Durk Lyrics as Evidence in Murder-for-Hire Trial, Still Weighing Others
Prosecutors won't be able to use lyrics from Durk's “Hanging with Wolves” track that talk about catching a flight
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Chappell Roan Leaves Wasserman Agency Over Epstein Emails Revelations
Artists are departing from the talent management company Wasserman Group after founder and CEO Casey Wasserman appeared in the latest release of the Epstein files. Wasserman was long known to have traveled on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's plane in 2002, but the
Free Sky Ferreira Account Shutting Down Because Sky Ferreira Is Free
It's the end of an era: The Free Sky Ferreira account is deactivating. Since 2021, the Instagram page has been advocating for the pop star's release from her contract with Capitol Records so the long-awaited Masochism could come out. In Nov. 2023, Ferreira was dropped by the
Chappell Roan Exits Wasserman Agency Following Epstein Fallout: ‘I Refuse to Passively Stand By’
The Justice Department recently revealed emails exchanged by agency founder Casey Wasserman and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell
From Lenny Kravitz to the Spice Girls, Nineties Music Takes Over Olympic Figure Skating Ice Dance Event
Ice dancers were assigned a 90s theme for the rhythm dance this season
Wait, Why Was Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversial?
We break down Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, look back at his career path, and try to figure out just what about his joyful halftime show bothered some people
Elon Musk’s First SpaceX Super Bowl Ad Was Soundtracked By LCD Soundsystem
Tech fascists love LCD Soundsystem. In 2022, James Murphy and co. performed at Bored Ape Yacht Club's ApeFest for crypto bros. Yesterday, Elon Musk's first SpaceX Super Bowl ad was soundtracked by the band's 2017 hit "Oh Baby." The post Elon Musk’s First SpaceX Super Bowl Ad
Savannah Guthrie Calls on Public for Help Finding Missing Mom: ‘We Are in an Hour of Desperation’
Authorities have not declared a person of interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on Jan. 31
Cameron Winter Previews “Warning,” Talks Geese And The “Indie Complex” In Impromptu Airport Interview
Cameron Winter is one of over two dozen artists who are contributing to HELP(2) , a forthcoming compilation album organized by and benefitting the global children's charity War Child UK. Today Winter can be seen in a new promo clip recording "Warning" and talking to a children
Bad Bunny Says His Ocasio 64 Jersey Was a Sweet Tribute to ‘My Uncle Cutito’
"I always dreamed of taking my uncle to a Super Bowl," the Puerto Rican star said in a statement
They Might Be Giants Announce New Album The World Is To Dig: Hear “Wu-Tang”
Less than a month since the release of their Eyeball EP, nerd-pop OGs They Might Be Giants are back today with news of a new LP. Due out in April, The World Is To Dig is the first TMBG album since 2021’s BOOK, and I’m happy to report that the lead single is called “Wu-Tang.”…
Shop Talk Announce Self-Titled Debut Album: Hear “Love Dart”
Brooklyn’s Shop Talk offer a throwback iteration of punk that you might even call traditionalist, pulling inspiration from late ’70s greats like the Damned, the Cramps, Buzzcocks, and X. Today they’re following up their string of EPs by announcing their self-titled debut album,
Ross ‘the Boss’ Friedman, of Manowar and the Dictators, Diagnosed With ALS
“It crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong,” says the punk and metal legend
Morgan Nagler – “Heartbreak City”
LA-based singer-songwriter and Whispertown/Supermoon member Morgan Nagler will release her solo debut I’ve Got Nothing To Lose, And I’m Losing It next month. It’ll feature contributions from people like Courtney Barnett, Allison Crutchfield, and Madi Diaz. King Tuff is on the
Rock The Country Addresses Canceled South Carolina Fest
When the touring festival Rock The Country announced its inaugural lineup last month, it sure looked like the whole thing was positioned as a MAGA-friendly affair. The country-heavy bill is headlined by Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, two veteran acts who have pushed hard into
Ella Langley Scores First #1 Hit With “Choosin’ Texas”
We have a new #1 song in America, and it's a country song. With "Choosin' Texas," rising country star Ella Langley has risen to the peak of the pop chart, a historically uncommon feat that has become more of a regular occurrence during the 2020s country boom . The post Ella
Bad Bunny’s Spotify Streams Soar 470 Percent in U.S. Post-Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican star’s streams saw a 210 percent increase in global streams
Angel Du$t Are Keeping It Real and Doing Hardcore Their Way
The Baltimore band is respected by peers for its authentic, one-of-a-kind approach
Alexis Krauss Explains Why Sleigh Bells Can’t Easily Walk Away From Wasserman, Spotify, & Ticketmaster
Earlier this month, a newly-unveiled batch of Epstein Files revealed that Casey Wasserman, founder and CEO of the talent management company Wasserman, had traveled on Jeffrey Epstein's plane during a 2002 humanitarian trip. Additionally, around that same time, Wasserman had
Rock the Country Festival Addresses Canceled Date: ‘Our Fans Work Hard for Their Money’
“And we refuse to put on a show that doesn’t meet the standard they deserve,” organizers say following the exit of Shinedown from the Kid Rock-led tour
AOC Knows Why Jake Paul Didn’t Want to Watch Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set: ‘He Makes You Look Small’
The congresswoman called out the boxer for moving to Puerto Rico “to avoid paying your taxes” after Paul called Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen”
Bad Bunny Brought Defiant Joy To The Super Bowl
Bad Bunny's jersey said "Ocasio." On Twitter, at least some handful of people got performatively upset about that. For months, these people had been ready for the Puerto Rican star to make a grandstanding political statement at the Super Bowl, and they thought that they saw it
Drake Is Down $1 Million Over Super Bowl Loss After Warning ‘Bet Against Me if You Dare’
The rapper could have brought in more than $2.9 million on his bet had the perceived “Drake Curse” not struck again
Gay Meat Announces Debut Album Blue Water Feat. Jeff Rosenstock, Chris Farren, Sarah Tudzin, & More
Back in November Karl Kuehn shared “Love For Fun,” a new single from his indie rock project Gay Meat. Today Kuehn has shared the details for his upcoming debut album Blue Water, which is arriving in April and includes contributions from Jeff Rosenstock, Chris Farren, Illuminati
Killing Pace Announce Debut Album HCPM: Hear “War Machine”
If you know anything about the absolutely merciless Richmond band Killing Pace, then you already know what the letters HCPM mean. Those letters stand for “hardcore, punk, and metal,” and Killing Pace’s sound encompasses the most extreme versions of all three. Killing Pace’s
Angel Du$t – “Pain Is A Must”
In just a few short days, aggressive rock ‘n’ roll greats Angel Du$t, who were a Stereogum Band To Watch a full decade ago, will release their new album Cold 2 The Touch. I have heard it, and I can tell you with complete confidence that that shit rocks extremely hard. This news
Jonny Greenwood, Paul Thomas Anderson Want the ‘Phantom Thread’ Score Axed From ‘Melania’
The Radiohead musician said he wasn’t notified about his music being licensed for Brett Ratner’s controversial doc, allegedly in “breach of his composer agreement”
J. Cole’s Final Album Shows a Superstar in His Flawed Glory
The Fayetteville MC says The Fall-Off is his last album. If so, he’s going out with a two-disc opus that’s dense, sometimes frustrating, and beautifully human
Anna Calvi Announces New EP Is This All There Is?: Hear “God’s Lonely Man” (Feat. Iggy Pop)
Last year, Anna Calvi joined forces with Perfume Genius for a cover of Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s “I See A Darkness.” It turns out that comes from a just-announced EP called Is This All There Is?, which also features Iggy Pop, Matt Berninger, and Laurie Anderson. The collaboration
Charley Crockett Says ‘Country Music Should Be Taking Notes’ From Bad Bunny
The country singer also alludes to Jelly Roll’s Grammys speech in a candid social media post: “I saw a guy talk about Jesus, and then I saw Bad Bunny talk like Jesus”
Lady Gaga ‘Wouldn’t Have Missed’ Chance to Join Bad Bunny During Halftime Show ‘for the World’
“Thank you Benito for inviting me, and thank you to the entire cast for welcoming me onto your stage,” Gaga said after her surprise performance of “Die With a Smile” (Salsa Version)
All of the Hidden Symbols and Meanings You May Have Missed in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Set
From the colors on set to a proud display of flags, here are the details of Bad Bunny’s halftime show explained
Jonny Greenwood & Paul Thomas Anderson Ask For Phantom Thread Music To Be Removed From Melania
Melania , director Brett Ratner's new piece of quasi-documentary propaganda about current US First Lady Melania Trump, has a score from the composer Tony Neiman. But the film also apparently uses a portion of the Oscar-nominated score that Radiohead composer Jonny Greenwood
Highlife Pioneer Ebo Taylor Dead At 90
The highlife bandleader Ebo Taylor, a legend in the world of Ghanaian music, has passed away. As The Guardian reports , Taylor's son Kweku announced the news of his passing on Sunday. No specific cause of death has been reported. Taylor was 90. The post Highlife Pioneer Ebo
Ugly Casanova Play First Show In 24 Years On Modest Mouse Cruise
Modest Mouse spent the weekend aboard the Ice Cream Floats , their four-night indie rock cruise from Miami to the Dominican Republic. Its lineup featured the likes of Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile, Mannequin Pussy, and Isaac Brock's non-Modest Mouse band Ugly Casanova. The post
Cross Canadian Ragweed Will Finally Get Their Do-Over at Red Rocks
After a 2008 appearance at the Colorado amphitheater became a sore spot for frontman Cody Canada — “It was kind of bullshit” — the Red Dirt group will headline this July
The Alternative Number Ones: Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand”
The post The Alternative Number Ones: Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand” appeared first on Stereogum .
Mitski Debuts New Songs And Breaks Out Live Rarities In Intimate Nashville Show
Mitski's new album Nothing's About To Happen To Me is rapidly approaching, and she drew attention to that fact with a pop-up show Sunday in Nashville at the 600-capacity Basement East. The show featured the live debut of several songs from the new LP, including singles "
Love Rocks NYC 2026: Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige Lead Benefit-Concert Lineup
Charity event will also feature appearances by Elvis Costello, Hozier, and Whoopi Goldberg, among others
Charlie Puth Wanted To Honor Whitney Houston With Super Bowl National Anthem
“I wrote the arrangement in a very specific way,” the singer shared of his take on the “The Star-Spangled Banner”