Singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan released the new single, “at least i look cool.” The new track extols the virtues of “faking it until you make it,” getting past insecurities and shrugging off pretentiousness while … broke. Sasha buys all her shirts from Target and secretly takes an Uber Pool to a …
Read More »Steve Gunn Unveils Cover of Neil Young's 'Motion Pictures (For Carrie)'
Neil Young has only performed “Motion Pictures (For Carrie)” once — at New York’s Bottom Line in 1974 — but that hasn’t stopped artists from covering the gut-wrenching On the Beach track for years. Singer-songwriter Steve Gunn released a rendition of the song via Amazon Music, a day before the …
Read More »How Delbert McClinton Ignored the Rules for His New Album 'Tall, Dark & Handsome'
Delbert McClinton describes his latest album Tall, Dark & Handsome, out July 26th, as “kind of a salute to Texas blues, the music I grew up on.” With respect to the always-succinct McClinton, it’s much more than that. As with his 2017 effort Prick of the Litter, the singer/songwriter/harmonica wizard …
Read More »Sepinwall on Emmys 2019: 'Thrones' Rules, But First-Timers Rise to the Occasion
The pessimist’s view of this year’s Emmy nominations would start out with the idea that Game of Thrones‘ weakest season just shattered the record for most nods in a single year (32, lapping NYPD Blue‘s 26 in 1994), including writing and directing for the widely-panned series finale. It might then …
Read More »A 17-Year-Old Girl Was Murdered. How Did Photos of Her Death Go Viral?
A 17-year-old Instagram celebrity was brutally murdered allegedly by an obsessed male friend who then posted images of the slaying on Instagram, gaming website Discord, and 4chan, prompting an outpouring of shock and horror on social media. The victim, Bianca Devins, is a 17-year-old so-called “egirl” who lived in Utica, …
Read More »Is Young Thug's Superstar Moment Finally Here?
“Is Young Thug Having a Moment, or Is It Passing Him By?” – Vulture “Is Young Thug a Star?” — Everyday Struggle “Is Young Thug’s Popularity Flatlining?” — DJBooth In 2013, Young Thug released 1017 Thug, a crackling warning shot of a mixtape that promised the Atlanta rapper as hip-hop‘s …
Read More »Tupac's Private Apology to Madonna Could Be Yours for $100,000
It was once “strictly 4 Madonna.” But now, a handwritten apology letter that Tupac Shakur wrote the Material Girl a year before his death is going to auction. Two years ago, Madonna attempted to stop its sale when she told a judge that her celebrity “does not obviate my right …
Read More »Banks Sings About Tainted Love in New Song 'Contaminated'
Ahead of the Friday release of Banks’ latest album III, the pop singer has shared an infectious new single titled “Contaminated.” “‘Contaminated’ is about being addicted to a toxic relationship. The more you give, the less of yourself you become,” the singer born Jillian Banks said of the BJ Burton-produced …
Read More »Brandi Carlile Sets Trio of Ryman Auditorium Shows
Update [7/12]: Brandi Carlile has added three additional dates to her Ryman Auditorium residency: January 19th, 20th, and 21st. Lori McKenna (the 19th) and Courtney Barnett (performing solo on the 20th and 21st) have also been announced as opening acts. Grammy-winning performer Brandi Carlile has added a trio of special …
Read More »Old Dominion Announce Self-Titled Third Album
Old Dominion have announced plans for their upcoming album. The self-titled release, the Nashville band’s third overall, will be available October 25th. Singer Matthew Ramsey revealed the news just prior to the group’s performance on Good Morning America, while chatting with host Robin Roberts. Old Dominion then played their current …
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