“It’s something we have in our soul,” says León Larregui, the frontman of Mexico’s celebrated alt-rock band Zoé. “We’re telepathically connected, even from far away and without speaking.” That uncanny bond between Larregui and his bandmates — one he calls a “karmic sonic identity” — informed the band’s seventh album, …
Read More »Thomas Rhett Sings About Finding His Way Home in New Song 'Country Again'
Thomas Rhett finds comfort in returning home in the new song “Country Again,” which is also the title track from his upcoming album. Side A of the two-part collection Country Again will be released April 30th. Rhett wrote the song with Zach Crowell and Ashley Gorley and it features the …
Read More »Danny Elfman Previews First Solo Album in 37 Years With New Song 'True'
Acclaimed composer Danny Elfman has released a new song, “True,” which will appear on his first solo album in 37 years, Big Mess, out June 11th via Anti-/Epitaph. “True” is a menacing track that finds Elfman toying with grinding synths, booming industrial drums and blown-out guitar, while sharp strings give …
Read More »The Wallflowers Announce First Album in 9 Years, 'Exit Wounds'
The Wallflowers have announced their new album Exit Wounds, Jakob Dylan and company’s first LP in nine years. The band also debuted the first single “Roots and Wings” Thursday during a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live. Exit Wounds, due out July 9th, marks the Wallflowers’ first album since 2012’s Glad …
Read More »The Avalanches Announce 'Since I Left You' 20th Anniversary Reissue
The Avalanches are marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Since I Left You, with a deluxe edition. The set — which will be available in vinyl, CD and digital formats — arrives on June 4th via Astralwerks and it’s available for preorder. The reissue houses several bonus tracks, …
Read More »Prince's Sister on Honoring Her Brother's Vault of Unreleased Music
Since Prince’s death in 2016, Tyka Nelson, the musician’s younger sister, has been tasked with helping preserve the Purple One’s legacy. She shares one-sixth of Prince’s estate, with thousands of unreleased songs reportedly stowed away in Prince’s vault. Fans have eagerly demanded a taste of what the artist never got …
Read More »Watch Ozzy Osbourne, William Shatner to Join WWE Wrestling Hall of Fame
The WWE inducted Ozzy Osbourne and William Shatner into its Wrestling Hall of Fame Tuesday, April 6th, with Osbourne sending in an acceptance video for a ceremony, which took place last week. The former Black Sabbath singer made his debut at WrestleMania 2 in 1986, when he and Captain Lou …
Read More »Dave Grohl to Publish Autobiographical Book 'The Storyteller'
Dave Grohl will publish a new book, The Storyteller, on October 5th via Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins. Per a release, the book is centered around the “moments that have molded [Grohl] into the man he is today.” It will comprise stories and …
Read More »St. Vincent Pays Homage to Inspiring Artists on New Song 'The Melting of the Sun'
St. Vincent has released new song “The Melting of the Sun,” along with an accompanying animated lyric video. The track appears on Daddy’s Home, which arrives on May 14th via Loma Vista Recordings. On the new single, which St. Vincent (real name Annie Clark) co-produced with Jack Antonoff, she pays …
Read More »How Giveon Patiently Worked His Way to R&B Stardom
Over the phone, the 26-year-old singer Giveon is eager to talk about his transition into superstardom. In the past three years, he’s been on songs with hitmakers Justin Bieber and Drake and was even nominated for a Grammy. Before all of this, he was working in restaurants. “For everyone else, …
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