The Who will release a new album, WHO, on November 22nd via Polydor Records, their first in 13 years. The rock band has previewed the release with rollicking, politically-tinged single “Ball and Chain,” which the band has previously played live. The eleven-track album was primarily recorded in London and Los …
Read More »Drake Releases New Chune, Isn't With the Paigon Chit-Chat
Over a year ago, Drake went full grime. The part-time rapper, full-time method actor broke out a British accent, co-opted London slang, and mimicked the hand movements of his UK idols during a freestyle on Link Up TV. It was a month removed from Pusha T’s “The Story of Adidon,” …
Read More »Watch Megan Thee Stallion Join Maxo Kream in 'She Live' Video
Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with rapper Maxo Kream for a music video for his track “She Live,” off his album Brandon Banks. The video, directed by Omar Jones, takes its inspiration from memorable VH1 reality shows “I Love New York” and “Flavor of Love.” In the clip, Maxo …
Read More »Watch Banks' Emotional Performance of 'Contaminated' on 'Colbert'
Banks performed her recent track “Contaminated” on The Late Show alongside an orchestra, giving the heartbroken song an evocative and bittersweet vibe. The emotional track comes off the musician’s recent third album III. As the string section soars, Banks passionately croons, “And I wish I could change it/ And we’re …
Read More »Pharrell Williams, Meek Mill Join Post Malone for Second Annual Posty Fest
Post Malone has revealed the lineup for his second annual Posty Fest, for November 2nd at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pharrell Williams, Meek Mill and Rae Sremmurd top the bill alongside Malone himself. Other performers include Jaden Smith, Doja Cat, Dominic Fike, Beach Fossils and Yella Breezy. Tickets …
Read More »LaShawn Daniels, Songwriter for Whitney Houston and Destiny's Child, Dead at 41
LaShawn Daniels, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, died Tuesday as a result of injuries from a car accident at the age of 41, according to CNN. His writing credits spanned decades and genres, and included hits like Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right but It’s OK,” Michael Jackson’s “You Rock My World,” …
Read More »FKA Twigs Announces North American Tour Ahead of New Album 'Magdalene'
FKA Twigs will embark on a North American tour of herMagdaleneshow after debuting with several preview performances earlier this year. The tour will be in support of her forthcoming album of the same name, scheduled for release this fall. TheMagdalene Tour marks FKA Twigs’ first headlining tour in three years, …
Read More »Sam Smith, Rufus Wainwright Duet With Renee Zellweger on 'Judy' Soundtrack
Sam Smith and Rufus Wainwright will each duet with Renée Zellweger on the Judy soundtrack. The biopic of the same name, in which Zellweger plays a latter-day Judy Garland, will hit theaters on September 27th. Smith will join Zellweger for “Get Happy,” one of Garland’s most beloved and best known …
Read More »Watch Tegan and Sara Reflect on Teenage Escape in 'I'll Be Back Someday' Video
Tegan and Sara revisit the Nineties and that teenage desire to escape in the new video for “I’ll Be Back Someday.” The song will appear on the duo’s forthcoming album, Hey, I’m Just Like You, out September 27th via Sire. The LP is based on material Tegan and Sara wrote …
Read More »David Byrne Launches Online Magazine 'Reasons to Be Cheerful'
Nearly two years after first announcing the project, David Byrne has launched an online magazine named Reasons to Be Cheerful that aims to be a “tonic for tumultuous times.” As the former Talking Heads singer explains in the introductory video, he founded the website – “part magazine, part therapy session, …
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