Rick Ross has a new single, “Gold Roses,” which features Drake. The track comes off Ross’ upcoming album Port of Miami 2, which drops August 9th via MMG/Epic. The pair previously collaborated on Drake’s “Money in the Grave” earlier this summer. On the hypnotic track, Ross raps, “I was nominated, …
Read More »Logan Mize: Inside the Unlikely Radio Success of 'Better Off Gone'
As a rising country artist, Logan Mize has a problem that’s almost enviable. The Clearwater, Kansas, native would like to begin putting out new music for his fans, but he has a practical reason to tap the brakes. At present, his single “Better Off Gone” is just starting to gain …
Read More »Maxo Kream's Superb, Sprawlingly Autobiographical Album 'Brandon Banks'
A R.I.C.O. charge dating back to a 2016 arrest still looms over rapper Maxo Kream’s head like a guillotine, but he’s never been more committed to shining a light on the facts of his life. His superb major label debut Brandon Banks is sprawling autobiography overflowing with dense, unflinching, granular …
Read More »Watch Jonas Brothers' Upbeat Performance of 'Only Human' on 'Meyers'
The Jonas Brothers tapped a soulful horn section for their appearance on Late Night, giving single “Only Human” a funk-laden vibe. The trio took the stage alongside two backup singers and a group of horn players, as well as their usual backing back, to perform the track, which comes off …
Read More »R. Kelly's New York Federal Racketeering Arraignment Set for August
R. Kelly, currently being held in prison with no bond following his federal indictment in Chicago, will be brought to New York in August for his arraignment on racketeering and conspiracy charges. U.S. marshals will take the singer, who pleaded not guilty to charges of child pornography in the Chicago …
Read More »AmericanaFest 2019: Final Lineup Includes Nicki Bluhm, Orville Peck
Nashville’s annual AmericanaFest has announced its final lineup of performers, a list that, like the Americana genre itself, represents roots-based country, folk, bluegrass, blues, and rock. Among the new additions: Shawn Colvin, Brent Cobb, Sarah Potenza, Andrew Bird, Drivin N Cryin, Nicki Bluhm, Andrew Combs, Sierra Hull, Foy Vance, the …
Read More »'Will People Forget Me?': Posthumous Gregg Allman Projects Take Shape
During the last few months of his life, Gregg Allman would often talk with his manager, Michael Lehman, about his legacy. “If you can imagine, Gregg thought, ‘Will people forget me?’” Lehman says. “He never saw himself as a ‘rock star.’ I said, ‘People will never forget you and your …
Read More »Watch Trey Anastasio Plan Phish's 'Baker's Dozen' Residency at Home
Phish have staged plenty of ambitious moments during their 30-plus year career, from playing an hour-long version of “Runaway Jim” tosuspending themselves above arenas in giant hot dogs.But nothing was more ambitious than their 2017 Baker’s Dozen residency at Madison Square Garden, when the band played 237 different songs, with …
Read More »Hear Vince Gill's Yearning New Song 'I Don't Wanna Ride the Rails No More'
Vince Gill has released the latest track from his forthcoming album, Okie, and it’s one that vividly recalls images from a bygone era. Titled “I Don’t Wanna Ride the Rails No More” and written by Gill, it’s an exquisite acoustic ballad with lyrics expressing the longing of a weary freight-train …
Read More »Jay Som Gets Into the Groove on New Song 'Tenderness'
Jay Som travels back in time to the golden age of adult contemporary in her new video for “Tenderness.” It is the second single off her upcoming sophomore album, Anak Ko, due August 23rd. In the follow-up to last month’s release, “Superbike” — a sparkling homage to Nineties jangle-pop — …
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