The annual Emmy square dance is here – per usual, it’s a routine of three steps forward, two steps back. This year even allowed more room than usual for the unexpected as several major players from last year – Veep, Master of None, Better Call Saul, House of Cards – …
Read More »Review: RP Boo's 'I'll Tell You What' Explores Deep, Moody Footwork Textures
An architect of Chicago footwork in the late Nineties, RP Boo helped create the first wave of that juddering style of dance music with his noir, menacing, skeletal sound. At once harsh and murky, his breakout song “114799” made a slap-chop soufflé of the Godzilla soundtrack, and eventually he would create similar stomp-and-skitter with The …
Read More »Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Now What?
President Trump has nominated 53-year-old Brett Kavanaugh as the next justice to serve on the Supreme Court. “Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials, unsurpassed qualifications and a proven commitment to equal justice under the law,“ Trump said while making the announcement at the White House, going on to describe him as …
Read More »Avett Brothers Cancel Oregon Concert After Man With Gun Enters Venue
The Avett Brothers canceled their sold-out concert at Troutdale, Oregon’s Edgefield Saturday after a man in possession of the gun made his way into the venue. According to the band in a statement, “an individual passing through the metal detector was found to be carrying a gun. When confronted by …
Read More »Charlie Worsham to Host Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute With Brothers Osborne, Randy Houser
Charlie Worsham‘s Every Damn Monday residency has become a summertime tradition in Nashville, and the next installment raises the bar even by Worsham’s impeccable standards. Set for July 9th at the Basement East club, the singer-guitarist hosts a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd featuring an all-star band. Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne …
Read More »Julia Michaels Gets Real: Inside the Hitmaker's Debut LP
Julia Michaels has co-written some of this decade’s most indelible hits, exploring every angle of intimacy, from first flush of lust (Selena Gomez‘s “Hands to Myself”) to loss and regret (Justin Bieber‘s “Sorry”) to erotic solo sessions (Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Myself”). Now the 24-year-old songwriter wants to bring something new …
Read More »Selena Gomez's 'Back To You' Is the Song of the Summer
What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s asong on your summerplaylist and no one else’s? We believe the …
Read More »Charli XCX Is a Pop Princess Par Excellence With 'Focus,' 'No Angel'
Charli XCX wants to be your new queen of summer. Her case? A hot streak of experimental pop bangers that have bent and contorted our pop expectations over the last few months — all of which have led to her latest double release of “Focus” and “No Angel.” Charli has …
Read More »See Cassadee Pope's Soaring Cover of Lee Ann Womack's 'I Hope You Dance'
When Lee Ann Womack stormed the country and pop charts in 2000 with the inspirational ballad, “I Hope You Dance,” Cassadee Pope was still a young student growing up in Florida, a decade away from becoming the first female champion on the third season of the U.S. version on The …
Read More »Hear Kelleigh Bannen's New Three-Song Release 'The Joneses'
Kelleigh Bannen has never felt particularly precious about traditional release methods, and since her last EP, Cheap Sunglasses, she’s essentially made music as the muse has moved her. Today, Bannen’s back with three new songs: “John Who,” “Happy Birthday” and “The Joneses,” all of which showcase the Nashvillian’s soulful vocal …
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