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Kimberly Perry and Kaitlin Butts Breathe New Life Into the Band Perry’s ‘You Lie’
The updated version of the Band Perry's 2010 single ripples with the charisma of two of country's most magnetic performers
The Temper Trap Are Back: We’ve Got ‘Unfinished Business’
Frontman Dougy Mandagi and drummer Toby Dundas talk about Sungazer , their first album in a decade, and conquering industry pressure
The Mountain Goats Follow Up “Candlebox” By Teasing Shows With Candlebox
A couple of days ago, the Mountain Goats released " Candlebox ," the latest single from their upcoming album Days . It's about a young band in the early '90s who thinks their whole life is about to change because they're heading out on tour with quasi-alt-rock hitmakers
The Linda Lindas Announce New Album Gotta Get Out: Hear “Closer” (Feat. Hayley Williams)
A month ago, former teen phenoms the Linda Lindas made the leap to major-label status, announcing a deal with Warner/Reprise and releasing the new single "Burning Out." That was, of course, a precursor to an album announcement, which has arrived today. The Linda Lindas will
Shania Twain Taps Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme for Country Rock Bop ‘Faded Blue Jeans’
The gritty, nostalgic track previews the country pop queen's forthcoming LP Little Miss Twain
Confidence Man – “Young London”
Does the name Bomb The Bass mean anything to you? Because it means something to me. When I was nine years old, my family moved to London for a year — 1988 to 1989, right in time for the Second Summer Of Love. As a dedicated Top Of The Pops viewer, I got really used to hearing
Jack White Invites ‘Satanic’ Band Twin Temple to Open for Him
The invitation comes after the L.A. duo were reportedly fired from Charley Crockett's tour over their Lucifer-loving imagery
Suki Waterhouse on Her New Album — and Hanging with Taylor Swift and BTS
Waterhouse explains how motherhood, Mick Fleetwood, and 50 Cent shaped Loveland
Alabama Shakes Unveil Optimistic Single ‘I Feel Hope Coming’ From Upcoming New Album
I Must Be Dreaming , band’s first album in 11 years, out Aug. 28
Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal – “Watching A Movie Called Freedom By Myself”
"Ain't no post-credits scene. We can all just leave." That's the refrain from Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal's new single "Watching A Movie Called Freedom By Myself." I don't think we're supposed to take that line literally. Similarly, I don't think this is a song about a solo
Nick Hakim – “Endlessly Waiting” & “The Reason”
In a couple of weeks, the ultra-talented Queens musician and widespread collaborator Nick Hakim will release his very cool new album I Can See . When he's not assisting other artists, Hakim makes woozy, delicate psychedelic soul, and he pushes that sound ever further inward on
Syd on Growing Up, Getting Happy, and Finding Her Voice
The R&B star and member of the Internet talks about her new solo album, Beard
Nia Archives & Jorja Smith – “Get Me Down”
Lots of pop stars experimented with dance music in the '80s, but the worlds of jungle and R&B stayed pretty separate, at least outside of the imaginations of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and various UK garage producers. We never got Faith Evans singing over a Roni Size track. I
Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Duo Twin Temple To Open After Charley Crockett Drops Them For Being Satantic
Twin Temple, the musical duo comprising married couple Alexandra and Zachary James, make Satanic doo-wop. That's their brand. There's no missing it. They have songs like "Let's Have A Satanic Orgy" and "Lucifer, My Love" and "Burn Your Bible" and "Sex Magick," all of which
Josh Homme Joins Shania Twain On New Song “Faded Blue Jeans”
Here's a combination that nobody saw coming. The '90s country-pop megastar and Angine De Poitrine fan Shania Twain has a new album called Little Miss Twain on the way, and her new single features Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. The post Josh Homme Joins Shania
Scout Willis Majestically Moves On After a Breakup in New Song ‘Honey, I’
Artist who just signed to a label is on the road, supporting Maren Morris
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Her Musical Inspirations to Present ‘Women in Music’ Category on ‘Jeopardy!’
The popstar appeared on the game show’s latest episode
María Isabel Announces New El Guincho-Produced EP Miss Me Much?: Hear “1-800”
On last year's single " Bien Bien ," Dominican-American singer María Isabel teamed up with the Spanish producer El Guincho, the former Stereogum Artist To Watch who's become best known as Rosalía's closest collaborator. Now, El Guincho has executive-produced her new EP. The
nate sib Announces Debut Album reborn: Hear “Face Card”
The 21-year-old LA singer nate sib is part of the 2hollis extended universe, and he's currently opening up Joji's arena tour. At least one observer has described sib as "hyperpop Justin Bieber." Sure enough, he sings sweetly about world-altering crushes over jittery,
Dinner Party Announce New Album Watchu Bringing?: Hear “If It Ain’t Broke (Love Wins)”
In the pandemic summer of 2020, four brilliant likeminded musicians on the borderline of jazz and hip-hop announced they'd formed a new supergroup. Dinner Party brought together saxophonist Kamasi Washington, pianist Robert Glasper, and the super-producers Terrace Martin and
A. G. Cook & Danny L Harle Share Previously Unreleased Dux Content Songs From New Reissue
You gon' jump if A. G. and Danny made it. Long ago, the experimental pop producers A. G. Cook and Danny L Harle co-founded the PC Music collective together. Since then, the two of them have gone on to do big things with collaborators like Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek. Cook
Future’s New Album The Real Me Has No Features
Future is sending us some signals. The long-reigning Atlanta rap star's new album is called The Real Me , and he only announced it a few weeks ago. The cover is a striking image of Future, new haircut and all, staring down the camera, wearing no shirt and no jewelry. (I guess
Dahi Announces New Album Black Boy (Alternative) Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Amber Mark, Vince Staples, & More: Hear His Childish Gambino & Moses Sumney Collabs
Dacoury Dahi Natche, the DJ and producer known as Dahi (formerly DJ Dahi), has worked on a staggering number of great records. You'll find him in the credits of 2010s rap classics like Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees," Drake's "Worst Behavior," and Big Sean's "I Don't Fuck With
Alabama Shakes Announce New Album I Must Be Dreaming: Hear “I Feel Hope Coming”
After a decade-long interim that saw singer-guitarist Brittany Howard become a solo star in her own right, Southern rock greats Alabama Shakes have been on the comeback trail , starting with a surprise return around Christmas 2024. Things got real last year with the release of
Polaris Music Prize Announces 2026 Shortlist
Once a year, a jury convenes to select the best album to come out of Canada, and they award that album with the Polaris Music Prize. Yves Jarvis’ All Cylinders won the award last year, and past honorees include Arcade Fire, Feist, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Caribou, Fucked
Amistad Summer: Anthony Hopkins And Morgan Freeman Ready Decca Debuts
Amistad fans rejoice! Next month, Anthony Hopkins and Morgan Freeman, lead actors from Steven Spielberg's 1997 historical drama, will release their own individual projects on Decca. It was announced today that Sir Anthony Hopkins signed to Decca Classics as a composer and will
Cranford Committee Meeting: One Man Sings Lizzo While Dressed As A Bong, Next Speaker Arrested After Singing Morrissey
Picture this: A man in a purple bong suit named Bongholeo approaches the podium at a town hall meeting. He is not alone. He's holding a crying baby doll named Bonholita, who is dressed as a red bong. Are you dreaming? No, you're just in New Jersey at the Township of Cranford
Four Tet’s Internet-Breaking New Wingdings Album Is Now Streaming
When Kieran Hebden isn't releasing mind-bending music as Four Tet, you might find him experimenting under his gloriously inscrutable alter ego, ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ . Last month, he released a new album under the alias on a limited-edition vinyl pressing capped at just
Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Original Compositions
The Oscar-winning actor signed a record deal with Decca Classics for Life Is a Dream , which was conducted by Gustavo Dudamel
Teddy Swims Reflects on Heartbreak on New Single ‘Break Up in Reverse’
The lovelorn song was inspired by the singer’s real-life relationship coming to an end
De La Rose and Ryan Castro Throw a Cross-Cultural Party on ‘La Monda’
“Being able to see my music connect with people in different countries and cultures is something I’m extremely grateful for,” De La Rose says
Yungblud ‘Reluctantly’ Cancels Cowboys Music Festival Performance: ‘Working on Myself’
“To all my family in Canada I apologize for not being there with you all this weekend,” the singer says after sharing vulnerable post earlier in week
Remaining Four Original Faust Members Announce Four New Albums: Hear A Track From Each
Krautrock greats Faust have been around for over half a century in various permutations. Today, the group's four surviving original members announced a fun initiative: They're each releasing their own solo album. You know, like KISS! Bureau B will release all four LPs
Meaningful Stone – “1+1= 0” (Feat. Jay Som)
South Korean musical artist Kim Jimin records indie pop under the name Meaningful Stone. Earlier this year, she traveled to Los Angeles to collaborate with Melina Duterte, the beloved artist and producer better known as Jay Som. The result is "1+1=0," a new single that shimmers
Ben Folds To Produce, Music Direct, & Appear In Off-Broadway Musical
Earlier this week, Ben Folds Five announced they were releasing the shelved first attempt at their debut album for its 30th anniversary. Now, Ben Folds has been revealed as the producer and music director for an upcoming Off-Broadway one-woman musical called We've Been Here
How Much Did Taylor Swift’s Wedding to Travis Kelce Cost?
From security to flowers, here’s an estimate of what the pop star’s final tab could be
Who’s Really ‘Not Country Enough’? The War and Treaty Have Some Ideas
The husband-and-wife duo have watched in amazement as artists who make pop-heavy country are, unlike them, embraced by country radio
The Easy Eight Announce Debut Album The Easy Way Out: Hear “Fear As A Gift”
Last year, former Chubby And The Gang frontman Charlie Manning Walker formed a new band called EZ8 and shared a four-song demo . Now, we're getting more information about and music from that project. The post The Easy Eight Announce Debut Album The Easy Way Out: Hear
MSG Kept A Database Flagging LGBTQIA Celebrities
A few years ago, we learned that Madison Square Garden was using facial recognition technology to kick out legal adversaries. Now, it looks like the famous New York arena is also using it for other, more dubious purposes. Who could've guessed this would happen! The news comes
Rock Greats Honor Bon Scott on Late AC/DC Singer’s 80th Birthday
Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready remember “free spirit” frontman who died in 1980
Mick Jagger Says the Beatles ‘Were the Most Prolific Songwriters of That Time’
The Fab Four’s Paul McCartney plays bass on one song on the Rolling Stones’ upcoming Foreign Tongues album
ANOHNI Covers Selena For Balenciaga
Wednesday at Paris Fashion Week, Balenciaga presented its 55th Couture Collection, the first designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The show had a very special soundtrack, a newly recorded performance by the peerless ANOHNI. The post ANOHNI Covers Selena For Balenciaga appeared first
