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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Run the Jewels have teamed up for a bruising new song, “Forever.” Barker produced the track which is, of course, anchored by his thundering drums, over which he drops a mix of grinding synths and an ominous organ groan. The beat’s a perfect fit for …

Jorja Smith reflects on her experiences within the Black Lives Matter movement and her dedication to social justice on her new song “By Any Means,” which is available now. The track is the singer’s first release of 2020 and also the lead single from Roc Nation’s upcoming Reprise project that …

The “Resurrected” version of New York Dolls guitarist Johnny Thunders’ final solo LP Que Sera Sera — released as part a Record Store Day exclusive — will be reissued once again with additional outtakes and live tracks. The first disc in the 35th-anniversary three-CD box set boasts the “remixed” version …

Guns N’ Roses have announced the rescheduled dates for their 2020 stadium tour, which was pushed back to next summer due to COVID-19. The band’s 2021 run will begin with a set at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, July 10th, then continue with stops in cities like Washington, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, Boston and …

Yellowcard has dropped a $15 million copyright lawsuit against Juice WRLD, which was filed last October before the rapper’s death, and accused him and his producers of knowingly copying the band’s song “Holly Wood Died” on his breakout hit “Lucid Dreams.” Last Friday, July 24th, Yellowcard’s lawyer, Richard Busch — …

After Rebekah Harkness died in 1982, her daughter Terry took her mother’s remains home in a Gristede’s shopping bag, according to a story in the New York Times. Or, at least, a leg, half of her head and an arm, so the rumor went. The folks at the funeral home …

The Avalanches have dropped two new songs, “Wherever You Go” and “Reflecting Light,” from their upcoming as-yet-untitled album. Their third LP will be the follow-up to 2016’s Wildflower, which was their first album in 16 years. The Jamie xx co-produced “Wherever You Go” features vocals from Neneh Cherry and Clypso …

U.K.’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced Friday that indoor concerts can resume in the country beginning August 1st as long as audiences adhere to social distancing protocols. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and culture secretary Oliver Dowden announced that, as part of Phase 4 of England’s COVID-19 reopening …

UPDATE (2/3/21):Migos have dropped their lawsuit against their former attorney Damien Granderson, Varietyreports. Their malpractice complaint, filed in July 2020, claimed they were “cheated out of millions of dollars.” The complaint was dismissed with prejudice on Wednesday. *** Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos are suing their longtime attorney, Damien Granderson, for …

Toots and the Maytals have shared a new single, “Warning Warning,” following the group’s return to music earlier this year with the song “Got to Be Tough.” Just as Frederick “Toots” Hibbert issued political truths on songs like “Monkey Man” and “54-46 Was My Number,” he does so here on …