The Rolling Stonesdrafted supporting act James Bay to duet alongside Mick Jagger on the 1978 classic “Beast of Burden” during last night’s show in London. Bay previously enlisted Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood for a live cover of the Faces’ “(You Know) I’m Losing You” in 2015. On Tuesday, Bay …
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The Michael Jackson estate and Columbia Live Stage are developing a new stage musical inspired by the life of the beloved pop star. The as-yet untitled show is expected to arrive on Broadway in 2020. Playwright Lynn Nottage will pen the book, while Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph the …
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Nicki Minaj unveiled an enticing new song with Ariana Grande, “Bed.” The track is expected to appear on Minaj’s long-awaited new album, Queen. “Bed” boasts a steady and sultry groove, with atmospheric synths pulsing over limber drums. Grande croons the seductive hook – “Got a bed with your name on …
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Best Coastreleased a new song about friendship and pets called “Cats and Dogs.” The uplifting tune is from the band’s new children’s album, Best Kids, out June 22nd via Amazon. “Cats and Dogs” finds Best Coast mixing alt-rock riffs with organ, saxophone, stomping drums and a few expertly-timed woofs and …
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Danny Kirwan was just 18 years old when he joined Fleetwood Mac in late 1968, but the blues guitarist – who died on June 8th of unknown causes– was already an experienced player on the London scene and he immediately became a crucial part of their songwriting process. And even …
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Buddy Guy sings about the joys of reaching Heaven and finally escaping a life of gloom and pain on “Blue No More,” his new duet with James Bay. It’s no surprise that Guy’s latest song adheres to classic blues form. The drummer sets the light, ticking beat in 6/8 time, …
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Spotify will walk back the streaming service’s decision to remove artists accused of misconduct, namely the rapper XXXTentacion, from its featured playlists. Following additional allegations against R. Kelly, numerous streaming services “muted” that singer’s music from their respective spotlighted playlists, with Spotify taking the extra step of also removing XXXTentacion, …
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Voice coachAlicia Keyssurprised James Bay onstage to perform a revamped version of his hopeful new single, “Us,” during the Season 14 finale on Tuesday. The British singer-songwriter played electric guitar with Keys accompanying on piano. The singers traded lead vocals during the verses and harmonized on the choruses, their voices …
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Lenny Kravitz unveiled a powerful new video for “It’s Enough,” the first song off the rocker’s upcoming new album,Raise Vibration. The video, which Kravitz live-streamed over Facebook and YouTube, juxtaposes news footage that covers both ends of the emotional spectrum – from peaceful protests in support of same-sex marriage, Colin …
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Beach House make some of the most mysterious music in modern pop. At first listen, it may seem like albums like 2015’s Depression Cherry and their seventh and latest LP, 7 (out May 11th), leave space for listeners to project their own hazy affections onto the songs, in the spirit …
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