Sufjan Stevens previewed the next installment of his Convocations project with “Lamentation II,” an ambient instrumental piece featuring muted electronics and chrome-plated synth. He paired the song with a visualizer filled with comet-like streaks of rainbow color. Convocations is a five-volume series dedicated to Stevens’ biological father, who died in …
Read More »Blackpink's Rosé Heals a Broken Heart in 'Gone' Video
Blackpink member Rosé has released the video for her solo single, “Gone,” which she first shared last month. The clip shows the South Korean singer mourning the loss of a relationship in an elaborately decorated old house. In various scenes, Rosé poses with gorgeous blue flowers, throws feathery pillows around …
Read More »Danny Elfman Teams Up With Death Grips' Zach Hill for 'Kick Me' Remix
Danny Elfman has released a chaotically glitchy remix of his song “Kick Me,” created by Death Grips drummer and producer Zach Hill. “I was a big fan of Death Grips and Zach Hill’s work, and so appreciative to have him jump in with his creative energy,” Elfman said in a …
Read More »Flashback: U2 Resurrect 'Exit' on 2017 'Joshua Tree' Tour
U2 announced plans this week to roll out four vintage concerts onto YouTube during the next four weeks. They’re calling the series “U2: The Virtual Road” and it will spotlight a 2001 gig at Ireland’s Slane Castle, their legendary 1983 Red Rocks show, the 1997 Mexico City concert on the …
Read More »Demi Lovato Preps New LP 'Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over'
Demi Lovato will release a new album, Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over, on April 2nd. The singer detailed the LP, which follows 2017’s Tell Me You Love Me, Monday night during a livestream on the Clubhouse app. “It really does follow the course of my life and …
Read More »Grammys 2021: Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift Lead Winners
Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish were among the big winners at the 2021 Grammy Awards Sunday night. The night notably saw all four major awards (Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist) go to women — just …
Read More »How a Virtual Music Company Is Using Golf Courses, Rental Homes to Bring Back Live Music
As the U.S. vaccination campaign ramps up and music fans slowly begin to think about congregating again, festival talk is building. Bonnaroo in Tennessee, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas all have dates on the books for September. But last year, when effective vaccines were still far …
Read More »Alanis Morissette, Broadway Star Elizabeth Stanley Duet on 'You Learn'
To mark the one-year anniversary of the shutdown of Broadway in New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic, Alanis Morissette shared a duet of her song “You Learn” with Tony-nominatedJagged Little Pill star Elizabeth Stanley. “My favorite thing in the world is to collaborate with people who are willing …
Read More »Brandi Carlile Plots Full-Band Livestream Benefit Concert
Brandi Carlile announced an upcoming livestream benefit concert, her first full-band show since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The performance — set for Sunday, March 28th at 8:00 p.m. ET from Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium — will support the Rainey Day Fund and Fanny’s School of Music, with remaining proceeds aiding …
Read More »Chance the Rapper Accuses Ex-Manager of Demanding Kickbacks, Exploiting Position in New Lawsuit
Chance the Rapper has filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Pat Corcoran, for allegedly exploiting his position, demanding kickbacks, and damaging the musician’s reputation, The Chicago Tribune reports. The lawsuit was filed on February 19th in Cook County court in Illinois. It arrives about two months after Corcoran filed …
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