Tom Morello has teamed up with Pussy Riot‘s Nadya Tolokonnikova for “Weather Strike.” The Ksti Hu-directed video features distorted lyrics and blinding lights, as Tolokonnikova sings, “I’m sorry I just puked on your police suit” backed by Morello’s riff. “Pussy Riot is one of the most radical and important activist …
Read More »Watch Julia Michaels' Fiery Performance of 'All Your Exes' on 'Colbert'
Julia Michaels appeared on A Late Show to showcase her song “All Your Exes,” from her upcoming debut album. For the performance, Michaels appeared with her band as (video) flames surrounded the group. Michaels’ album, Not In Chronological Order, is set to drop Friday, April 30th via Republic Records. The …
Read More »Watch Dave Grohl Perform 'Nausea' With Daughter Violet on 'Kimmel'
Dave and Violet Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Dave Lombardo, and Greg Kurstin appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform a cover of X’s 1980 track “Nausea.” The track comes from Grohl’s new documentary What Drives Us, which premieres Friday. The musicians performed from a recording studio, with 15-year-old Violet taking lead …
Read More »Serj Tankian Thanks President Biden for Recognizing Armenian Genocide
Serj Tankian thanked President Joe Biden Saturday after the president declared April 24th as “Armenian Remembrance Day,” which coincides with the United States recognizing the 1915 Armenian genocide for the first time. “Thank you to President Joe Biden for properly recognizing the#ArmenianGenocidetoday,” the System of the Down singer wrote on …
Read More »'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band' Remaster Gets Track-by-Track Commentary
A newly mixed and mastered version of John Lennon’s debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, has been released on Tidal alongside track-by-track commentary from Lennon. An “Ultimate Collection,” featuring John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band as well as other Lennon tracks, outtakes, demos, studio jams, and more is available just for …
Read More »Watch Jhené Aiko Celebrate 4/20 in 'Tryna Smoke' Video
Jhené Aiko has dropped a new music video for her track “Tryna Smoke,” which comes off the singer’s album Chilombo. The 4/20-themed clip showcases Aiko and a group of friends, including Big Sean and Mila J, admiring a sizable bag of weed, rolling joints and smoking up. The video, directed …
Read More »Angel Olsen Recruits 11-Piece Orchestra for 'Alive and Dying (Waving, Smiling)'
Angel Olsen has dropped “Alive and Dying (Waving, Smiling),” featuring an 11-piece orchestra, off her upcoming box set Song of the Lark and Other Far Memories. The alternate version of “Waving, Smiling” from 2020’s Whole New Mess — recorded during the sessions for 2019’s All Mirrors — showcases a swirling …
Read More »Beach Bunny Tap Tegan and Sara for 'Cloud 9' Reimagining
Beach Bunny have teamed up with Tegan and Sara for a new version of “Cloud 9.” The twin duo joins Lili Trifilio on vocals across power-pop riffs as they update each verse to include feminine and non-binary pronouns: “But when they love me/I feel like I’m floating,” they sing. “We’re …
Read More »Gang Starr Drop Video for New 'Glowing Mics' Remix
Gang Starr have dropped the video for the “Founders Remix” of their track “Glowing Mics,” which previously appeared on the instrumental version of the legendary rap group’s 2020 LP One of the Best Yet. That album — Gang Starr’s first since 2003’s The Ownerz — served as DJ Premier’s tribute …
Read More »Liz Phair Details 'Soberish' LP, Drops New Song 'Spanish Doors'
Liz Phair has announced the release date for Soberish, her first album of original material in 11 years and shared new song, “Spanish Doors.” The follow-up LP to 2010’s Funstyle arrives on June 4th via Chrysalis Records and is available for preorder. “I found my inspiration forSoberishby delving into an …
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