Taylor Swift celebrated the singular songwriting of Carole King, describing her work as “precious heirlooms,” while inducting the legendary singer-songwriter into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 30.’ “Her songs speak to the true and honest feelings that everyone has felt, is currently feeling, or hopes to …
Read More »Grandson, Kesha and Travis Barker Deliver New Anthem for the Disaffected 'Drop Dead'
Grandson has linked up with Kesha and Travis Barker for the booming new song “Drop Dead,” which will appear on the upcoming deluxe edition of the alt-rocker’s 2020 album, Death of an Optimist, out December 3rd via Fueled by Ramen. “Drop Dead” moves effortlessly between atmospheric, pop-leaning verses and a …
Read More »Christopher 'Crying Nazi' Cantwell Watched Tucker Carlson to Prepare for Charlottesville Trial: Report
A white supremacist being sued for his involvement in the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va., prepared for trial by watching Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Buzzfeed News reported on Thursday. The suit will determine if rally organizers can be held civilly responsible for the violence that occurred …
Read More »Kurt Cobain Artwork, Eddie Van Halen Frankenstrat Heads to Auction
Kurt Cobain’s artwork, one of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat guitars, and Robert Plant’s handwritten lyrics to Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” are among the items set to hit the auction block in November. Julien’s Auctions announced their latest slate of Icons & Idols: Rock N’ Roll offerings, headlined by plenty of ephemera …
Read More »Taylor Swift Vibrates With Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Excitement Over Concept of Fall
Seven years after she went viral on Tumblr for a post gushing over the joys of the fall season, Taylor Swift has shared a video reenactment of the lengthy, hyper-specific paragraph to social media. It’s Autumn (Taylor’s Version). “And hats and scarves and kneesocks and wearing tights for the first …
Read More »Helado Negro Found Himself by Searching for Joy
Toward the end of Helado Negro’s radiant new album Far In, a song called “Wind Conversations” stands out for its serene simplicity. “Here we are, laying in this shade, deep stay,” he sings over rich, bucolic chords. “Trees shake, ants come to graze.” Lurking in the beauty of the moment …
Read More »Watch Phoebe Bridgers, the 1975's Matty Healy Perform 'Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America' for First Time
Phoebe Bridgers and the 1975’s Matty Healy performed “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America” together for the first time Friday at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater. Prior to the concert — Bridgers’ last gig of her U.S. tour — the singer cautioned fans on Twitter to “Come early tonight. Trust me.” …
Read More »Hear Sean Paul and Sia Team Up on Club-Ready Single 'Dynamite'
Sean Paul and Sia have reunited for a new single, “Dynamite.” The upbeat pop number, which features dancehall beats, was produced byBanx & RanxandGreg Kurstin. The musicians previously collaborated on the 2016 single “Cheap Thrills,” which was also produced by Kurstin. “’Dynamite’ started out as just a good vibe song,” …
Read More »Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg Pursue 'Greatest Treasure Never Found' in 'Uncharted' Trailer
Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg travel the world in a harrowing pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” in the new trailer for Uncharted. The movie arrives in theaters on February 18th. The Ruben Fleischer-directed film is based on the popular and critically adored PlayStation video game by Naughty Dog. …
Read More »Duran Duran and Tove Lo 'Give It All Up' for You on New Song
Duran Duran and Tove Lo have teamed up for new single “Give It All Up.” The song appears on the band’s 15th album, Future Past, which arrives on Friday. Tove Lo’s pretty vocal runs intermingle with Simon Le Bon’s emotive delivery on the pulsating “Give It All Up.” “Anyway lover …
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