A gorgeous jazz interpretation of Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight,” a full-throated live cover of Steve Young’s “Seven Bridges Road,” and an Apollo 11 homage make up this week’s list of must-hear tunes. Staci Griesbach, “Walkin’ After Midnight” Jazz singer Staci Griesbach pays tribute to Patsy Cline, turning the country …
Read More »Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens Dance in Fire and Rain in 'Gone' Video
After several live performances of the track and much teasing on social media, Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens released the new single,”Gone.” “This song is about those situations where you are surrounded by loads of people but feel so isolated and alone,” Charli XCX wrote on Instagram. “I …
Read More »RS Charts: Post Malone, Young Thug Take Number One Spot on Top 100
Post Malone‘s new single “Goodbyes,” a mopey, bitter ballad featuring Young Thug, debuts at Number One on the latest Top 100 chart. The track was co-written and co-produced by Louis Bell and Brian Lee, who previously worked together on hits like Camila Cabello’s “Havana” and Selena Gomez’s “Wolves.” “Goodbyes” earned …
Read More »Carly Rae Jepsen Gets Intimate in 'Too Much' Performance
Carly Rae Jepsen gave an intimate performance of her Dedicated single “Too Much” for Vevo. The singer-songwriter released Dedicated in May and is currently touring North America in support of the album. For the live take, Jepsen stands out in a red tuxedo dress as she performs beneath a giant, glittering disco ball. Her …
Read More »Hear CupcakKe Fend Off Foes on Vicious 'Ayesha'
CupcakKe is back with the searing “Ayesha,” a summer anthem meant to ward off haters and copycats. The song is named after and references Ayesha Curry, the celebrity chef married to basketball player Steph Curry. On the song, the Chicago rapper remains highly referential as she spits various nods to …
Read More »A Conversation With Jenny Lewis Entirely About Weed
Jenny Lewis has a pretty simple explanation why she’s getting into the weed business. “You know when you’re brainstorming ideas of something you can make that’s really cool — but you also get some of the thing?” she says. “I’ve done a couple of natural wine collaborations where basically I …
Read More »Bizness Boi Is an Indie Producer Winning the Major-Label Game
Aspiring producers often aim for the home-run placement — getting a beat to Rihanna or Kanye West in the hopes that a star’s blessing will change their circumstances overnight. The producer Bizness Boi, known for his work with R&B singers and a smattering of rappers, takes a very different approach …
Read More »Flashback: Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash Sing 'Girl From the North Country' in 1969
Johnny Cash wanted to make a big impression when his ABC music variety show The Johnny Cash Show debuted on June 6th, 1969. The back-to-back success of his recent live albums At Folsom Prison and At San Quentin re-introduced him to a mainstream audience outside of the country community, and …
Read More »Muna Announces Fall Headline Tour
L.A. pop trio Muna announced a fall headlining tour in support of their sophomore album Saves the World, out September 6th via RCA Records. The band will kick off the tour in Portland on September 16th, stopping in several cities — including San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall in September …
Read More »See Taylor Swift's Surprise Performance at New York's Stonewall Inn
Taylor Swift stopped by New York’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar Stonewall Inn for a surprise performance on Friday night. The singer made her appearance during AEG and Stonewall Inn’s pride celebration, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. While the event’s headliner Jesse Tyler Ferguson was presenting, Swift …
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