Before the summer 2016 release of Telefone, the debut album that launched her to a quiet kind of stardom, Noname considered quitting rap. “I used to care-give, so I probably would’ve went back to doing that,” she says. “Maybe would’ve got my nursing degree, and just become a nurse. That …
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Christina Aguilera told Jimmy Kimmel she would have been able to “squash” a perceived rivalry with Britney Spears in the late 1990s if social media had existed at the time. Aguilera said she was initially skeptical of social media and “vain” selfie culture until she realized that these platforms gave …
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On September 12th, k.d. lang will be presented with the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer Award at the organization’s 17th Annual Americana Honors and Awards show taking place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. A few days later on September 16th, she’ll close out the Americana Music Festival by bringing the Ingénue Redux …
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Drake and Meek Mill officially squashed their beef Saturday night when the two rappers appeared onstage together to perform Meek Mill‘s “Dreams and Nightmares” during Drake’s Boston concert. Three years after Drake and Meek Mill volleyed high-profile diss tracks at one another, the two rappers shared the TD Garden stage …
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The Hold Steady continued their new-song hot streak with “Confusion in the Marketplace” and “T-Shirt Tux.” The former track blends heavy distortion with anthemic piano, trumpet and zooming synthesizer leads. Frontman Craig Finn opens the cut with an array of surreal lines full of alliteration: “Princess came to breakfast looking …
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Latin Grammy-winning alternative band Diamante Eléctrico dropped a video for “Rotos” Thursday night. “Rotos” is the third single off their upcoming album, Buitres. Directed by Santiago Cortés & Gustavo Martinez, the band’s latest video offers a glimpse into the lives of schoolchildren, tormented by bullies both young and old. Set …
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One day after concluding the second North American leg of their farewell tour, Slayer announced plans to continue the trek into 2019. The iconic metal band are planning shows for South America, Australia and Japan, though they’ve yet to announce specific dates. In a statement, guitarist Kerry King said the …
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Fall Out Boy have unveiled a surprise EP entitled Lake Effect Kid. The band dropped the three-song set on Wednesday at midnight. “Forever a lake effect kid,” Fall Out Boy tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. “New EP dropping tonight at midnight ET to celebrate our biggest homecoming yet.” Shortly after revealing …
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J Mascis will release a new solo album, Elastic Days, on November 9th via Sub Pop. The Dinosaur Jr. guitarist previewed the record with its folky lead single, “See You at the Movies,” which pairs acoustic strumming and hazy piano with a fuzz-heavy guitar solo. The songwriter will promote the …
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The last time Reverend Al Sharpton saw Aretha Franklin live was at Radio City Music Hall, and tonight he will return to pay tribute to the late soul singer at that same venue. “She called me on stage here that night,” he toldRolling Stone of his good friend who died …
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