Florence and the Machine pay tribute toFleetwood Mac,a crucial influence, with a stripped-down cover of “Silver Springs” that was recorded during a special radio session for The Spectrum at the SiriusXM Studios. Singer Florence Welch commands the track with her fluttering vibrato, occasionally adopting a light twang as she channels …
Read More »Hear Boz Scaggs Cover Neil Young's 'On the Beach'
Boz Scaggsadds a smoky atmosphere to Neil Young‘s “On the Beach” with his cover of the classic 1974 track. The new version appears on the singer-songwriter’s upcoming LPOut of the Blues, out July 27th, which combines original tunes (“Rock and Stick”) with takes on songs by other artists (also including …
Read More »Hear Cardi B, Offset Join Lil Yachty on Takedown Song 'Who Want the Smoke?'
Lil Yachty,Cardi B and Migos’ Offsetjoin forces for Lil Yachty’s new takedown song, “Who Want the Smoke?” On the new trap-tipped track, Lil Yachty raps about “Hotboxin’ in the whip” on the hook. Cardi B declares herself “the king of New York” during her fiery verse. “I run it, I …
Read More »Shirley Manson Writes About Cutting, Depression in Powerful Essay
Garbage singer Shirley Manson wrote about how her struggle with depression as a young adult led to self-harm for theNew York Times.The essay begins with Manson describing her late teens, when she was in an emotionally abusive relationship. Already racked with low self-esteem, Manson began cutting herself with a pen …
Read More »Remembering the Beatles' Greatest BBC Session
There always comes a time when the learner tries to compete with, and become, the master. It happened with Van Gogh and Millet, Beethoven and Mozart, Kobe and MJ, Darth Vader and Obi-Wan. It happened with theBeatleson July 2nd, 1963, at London’s Maida Vale Studio, where the band were taping …
Read More »Scars on Broadway's 'Lives' Is the Song of the Summer
What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s a song on your summer playlist and no one else’s? We …
Read More »Watch Meek Mill Perform New Song 'Stay Woke' With Miguel at BET Awards
Meek Mill debuted a powerful new song titled “Stay Woke” Sunday night at the BET Awards, the rapper’s first music since he was released from prison in April. Following the performance, Meek Mill shared the studio version of the Miguel-featuring track. The track opens with the rapper interpolating the socially-conscious …
Read More »Watch Foo Fighters' Riveting Rendition of 'Best of You' on 'Corden'
Foo Fighters helped James Corden close out the Late Late Show‘s weeklong visit to London with a riveting performance of the band’s “Best of You” live from the Central Hall Westminster. Before Dave Grohl and company rocked the stage – and after Paul McCartney’s Carpool Karaoke aired – the singer …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen to Perform at Reopening of Historic Asbury Lanes
Bruce Springsteenwill join Grammy-winning rock band Portugal. the Man next week in his hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey for the reopening of concert venue Asbury Lanes. On Monday, June 18th, the event celebrates the multimillion-dollar renovation of Asbury’s beloved shuttered bowling alley, newly outfitted as a music venue. A …
Read More »Charli XCX on 'Girls' Controversy: 'I Want to Learn From This Experience'
Charli XCX has spoken out on the backlash that followed the release of Rita Ora‘s latest single “Girls,” which features XCX alongside Cardi B and Bebe Rexha. Upon the song’s release, it was met with concerns of how the mostly male writing team evoked exploitative, harmful stereotypes of sexual relationships …
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