EDM trio Major Lazer and Brazilian singer Anitta have unveiled their new summer dancehall track, “Make It Hot.” The song, which also carries influences of reggae hip-hop and even gives a shoutout to Jennifer Lopez (“Y que soy del blocke también como Jenny”), arrives with an animated lyric video that …
Read More »Baby Rose Stands Alone at the Party in Sultry Video for 'Mortal'
Up-and-coming R&B singer Baby Rose stands alone in the crowd in her new music video for “Mortal.” The clip, starring Rose, is a classic illustration of how one can feel isolated and alone at a party. As Atlanta revelers dance around her in slow motion, the 24-year-old singer from Washington, …
Read More »Jason Isbell Plans Seven-Night Ryman Auditorium Residency for Fall 2019
Jason Isbell has announced dates for his annual residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, with plans to make this year’s run longer than any previous. This time, the singer-songwriter-guitarist and his band the 400 Unit will tack on an additional show, making for a full seven performances spread across nine days. …
Read More »Hear Mac Miller's First Posthumous Verse on Free Nationals' 'Time'
Mac Miller raps about dedicating space and time to grow in a waning relationship, even if it leads to the couple’s demise on the Free Nationals’ new song, “Time,” which also features Kali Uchis. The track, which was recorded in May 2018 with the group best known as Anderson .Paak’s …
Read More »Watch Jessie Reyez, 6LACK Perform 'Imported' on 'Colbert'
Jessie Reyez stopped by The Late Show to perform her single “Imported” along with collaborator 6LACK, who appears on the track. Accompanied by a live band, Reyez took the stage alongside 6LACK to offer a moody rendition of the sultry number. In the clip, the pair toss lyrics back and …
Read More »Flashback: Dr. John, Willie Nelson Sing Slow-Rolling 'Black Night' in 2000
From his early Sixties work in L.A.’s session players known as the Wrecking Crew, to his flirtation with pop success in the Seventies and excavation of New Orleans musical history throughout his entire carer, Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, infused his musical output with the heart and soul of …
Read More »Bon Iver Reveal Two New Tracks, Plot North American Tour
Bon Iver released the two new songs, “Hey, Ma” and “U (Man Like),” which they played over the PA system following their headlining set at All Points East in London this weekend. The studio version of “Hey, Ma” arrives one year after the band premiered the track during their set …
Read More »Duff McKagan Mixes Guns N' Roses Deep Cuts, New Solo Songs at Tour Kickoff
Here’s a shocker: Duff McKagan‘s new solo album Tenderness, out today, is more country sounding than some mainstream Nashville releases joining it on record-store shelves. The Guns N’ Roses bassist embraced that rootsy, even twangy, vibe wholeheartedly when he kicked off his solo tour at Philadelphia’s Theatre of Living Arts …
Read More »Iggy Pop To Release Book of Lyrics and Photos in October
Iggy Pop will release a new lyric book collection, ‘Til Wrong Feels Right, October 1st. The book, which is currently available for preorder via Penguin Random House, will include lyrics, essays, photographs and artwork created by Pop throughout his career. An official description of the book reads, “Coinciding with the …
Read More »R. Kelly Charged With 11 More Counts of Sexual Assault
UPDATE 12/4: The Illinois judge overseeing Cook County’s case against R. Kelly assigned a tentative September 14th, 2020 start date for the singer’s trial on state charges, which would follow Kelly’s federal trials in New York and Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. At Wednesday’s hearing, when Kelly’s lawyer Steven Greenberg …
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