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 »Barack Obama Wants Democrats to Stop Waiting Around for Inspiration
Barack Obama hasn’t made many public appearances in the 17 months since he left office. However, Democrats are likely to see plenty of their party’s most prominent figurehead in the coming months as he hits the campaign trail before November’s midterm elections. Though he’s not expected to make many appearances …
Read More »Review: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's 'International Artist'
Perhaps it’s a sign of how much hip-hop has evolved that artists from the Bronx, home to decades of rhyme pioneers ranging from Grandmaster Caz to KRS-One and Fat Joe, are no longer expected to mean-mug and spit traditional bars. Take A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, who easily fits …
Read More »Review: Charles Lloyd and Lucinda Williams' 'Vanished Gardens'
Charles Lloyd’s engagement with rock is no passing dalliance: In the Sixties and Seventies, the saxist-flutist played the Fillmore, gigged with the Beach Boys and recorded with the post-Morrison Doors. But even that history doesn’t prepare the listener for how graceful and engaged the 80-year-old NEA Jazz Master sounds on …
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 …
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