Young Thug performed his recent single “Hot” on The Tonight Show with the help of featured artist Gunna and Temple University Diamond Marching Band. The performance featured the marching band playing in a semi-circle as the rapper appeared behind them, spitting the song’s lyrics in a fog of smoke. Gunna …
Read More »'Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams' Chronicles Life and Death of Ziggy Stardust
Insight Comics will release a full-length graphic novel chronicling David Bowie’s ascent from obscurity to otherworldly fame. Artist Michael Allred (Sandman) joins forces with writer Steve Horton (Amala’s Blade) and colorist Laura Allred (Madman) to capture Bowie’s life through illustrations just as vibrant and fantastical as the man himself. Bowie: …
Read More »No Flamenco at the 2019 Latin Grammys, Says Academy President
Bad news for flamenco fans: as of 2019, the Latin Grammy category for Best Flamenco Album has been discontinued. According to Latin Recording Academy President and CEO Gabriel Abaroa, it wasn’t the ongoing discourse surrounding Spanish artists that sparked the Academy’s decision. “The Latin Recording Academy follows a strict Awards …
Read More »Liam Payne Says Staying in One Direction 'Would've Killed' Him
Liam Payne spoke candidly about how “mega stressful” being in One Direction had been during an appearance on Jessie Ware’s podcast Table Manners. Payne recently released the solo single “Stack It Up.” During his hour-long appearance on the podcast, which Ware co-hosts with her mother, Payne gave intimate details about …
Read More »'Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice': Inside New Collection of Artist's Journals, Lyrics
In the 22 years since he tragically drowned in the Mississippi River at the age of 30, Jeff Buckley has become an ethereal cult figure. The new book Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the late musician’s creative process and personal life. Co-edited by Buckley’s …
Read More »See Chance the Rapper Confront Skeletons in His Closet in 'We Go High' Video
Chance the Rapper dropped a new video for his The Big Day track “We Go High” exclusively to his Instagram on Friday. In the video, Chance goes through the motions of facing his demons and coming out on the other side. At the start of the Elijah Alvarado-directed visual, Chance’s …
Read More »Kim Shattuck's Band the Coolies Reissue Debut EP to Benefit ALS Organization
The Coolies have announced a third pressing of their debut benefit EP, Uh Oh! It’s… The Cooliesin honor of their late bandmate Kim Shattuck, who died from complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last week. The Muffs cofounder, singer and guitarist Shattuck teamed with Melanie Vammen, Shattuck’s former bandmate in …
Read More »Watch Zedd, Kehlani Stir up Chaos at Fancy Restaurant in 'Good Thing' Video
Zedd and Kehlani commandeer a piano and cause a ruckus at a fancy restaurant in their “Good Thing” video. The pair released the self-love anthem last week. Zedd opens the video, playing a sad piano player for hire at a restaurant frequented by wealthy, cruel clientele. His boss berates him …
Read More »Billy Corgan Plots Fall Tour
Billy Corgan will follow his summer tour with the Smashing Pumpkins with a short solo trek this fall. The 12-date run launches November 4th with the first of three shows at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles, California, (the following two will take place on the 5th and 6th). Corgan …
Read More »Flashback: Roger Waters Performs an Epic 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' in 2000
Roger Waters made a fair bit of news earlier this week when he spoke to Rolling Stone‘s Kory Grow. Not only did he reveal that he tried to make peace with David Gilmour a few months back and fell so painfully short that the guitarist won’t even let him promote …
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