Mark Ronson and rising singer YEBBA unveiled a shimmering new anthem “Don’t Leave Me Lonely,” which will appear on Ronson’s upcoming album, Late Night Feelings, out June 21st via RCA Records. YEBBA, who hails from West Memphis, Arkansas and has roots in gospel, delivers a classic disco diva turn on …
Read More »Hear PJ Harvey's Harrowing New Song 'The Crowded Cell'
PJ Harvey has unveiled her new song, “The Crowded Cell.” The song is from the score the singer penned for all four-parts of Shane Meadows’ new drama series, The Virtues, which is currently airing on the UK’s Channel 4. On the harrowing song, Harvey sings over an unrelenting rhythm and …
Read More »Hear Reggae Great Big Youth's Rendition of Bo Diddley's 'Gunslinger'
Reggae great Big Youth makes a rare return to the mic for a rendition of Bo Diddley’s “Gunslinger” on the latest cut off the upcoming Red, Gold, Green & Blue compilation, the first release from Zak Starkey‘s Trojan Jamaica label. On “Gunslinger,” Big Youth, the deejay and toastmaster responsible for …
Read More »Watch Vampire Weekend Jam Out 'Sunflower' on 'Kimmel'
Vampire Weekend delivered a delightfully shaggy take on their new song “Sunflower” on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday. The performance opened with frontman Ezra Koenig and guitarist Brian Jones breezing through the song’s up-and-down guitar licks. But instead of jumping straight to the verse, Vampire Weekend jammed out the intro a …
Read More »Pink Houses, Yuppie Scum and Beastie Boy Kidnappings: Relive MTV's Most Insane Contests
In 1984, a man named Kurt Jefferis nearly partied to death with Van Halen. Jefferis was the winner of MTV’s “Lost Weekend” contest and his prize was a few days of debauchery on the road with the Eighties metal legends. The promotion was a massive success for MTV, which aired …
Read More »Flashback: The 'Brady Bunch' Cast Covers the Who, Paul McCartney
It would be very hard to pick out a single cultural artifact that somehow manages to embody all of Seventies pop culture, but the Brady Bunch’s short-lived variety show would certainly be a strong contender. For those who weren’t watching ABC between November 1976 and May 1977, The Brady Bunch …
Read More »See Lisa Loeb Perform 'Stay' at Tribeca's 'Reality Bites' Reunion
The cast of Reality Bites reunited Saturday at the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. As the end credits rolled during the special screening, Lisa Loeb made a surprise appearance to sing her “Stay (I Missed You),” the hit single from the Reality Bites soundtrack. Loeb tweeted …
Read More »Memphis Rapper BlocBoy JB Arrested Again on Gun, Drug Charges
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB (real boy James Baker) was arrested on gun and drug charges for the second time in three months, Memphis, Tennessee Fox affiliate WHBQ reports. Baker was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana, as well as …
Read More »Harry and the Potters Conjure First Album in 13 Years 'Lumos'
Wizard-rockers Harry and the Potters will release their first full-length album in 13 years, Lumos, June 21st before embarking on a nationwide library tour in support of the record. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, Harry and the Potters were at the forefront of the wizard rock movement which …
Read More »See Trailer for HBO's 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Special
One week after the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony invaded Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, HBO has shared the first trailer for their annual Rock Hall special, which airs Saturday, April 27th. This montage from the upcoming special focuses on the evening’s all-star induction and acceptance speeches: David …
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