Arcade Fire added to their string of location-specific, guest-featuring live cover songs in London Friday night by having Florence and the Machine‘s Florence Welch join the band for “Dog Days Are Over.” The singer was demonstrably ecstatic about the surprise appearance, standing atop a monitor and demanding that the crowd …
Read More »Hear Nicki Minaj's Ferocious New Songs, 'Barbie Tingz,' 'Chun-Li'
Nicki Minaj released two new songs, “Barbie Tingz” and “Chun-Li,” on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show Thursday.Minaj co-produced both songs, partnering with Chevy Music on “Barbie Tingz” and J. Reid on “Chun-Li.” “Barbie Tingz” finds Minaj flowing aggressively over sparse, rattling percussion and gooey synths. In the opening verse, …
Read More »Beyonce, the Weeknd to Stream Coachella Sets on YouTube
YouTube will livestream an array of performances from the first weekend of Coachella, including sets from headliners the Weeknd and Beyoncé. Coachella will take place April 13th through 15th in Indio, California. This marks the eighth year YouTube has broadcast the festival. Among the other artists whose performances will be …
Read More »System of a Down Plot First U.S. Tour Dates Since 2015
System of a Down announced a five-date run starting October 13th in San Bernardino, California through October 19th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The alt-metal quartet last performed in the U.S. during their 2015 “Wake Up the Souls” tour, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Their final American …
Read More »Review: Cardi B's Debut, 'Invasion of Privacy,' Is Personal, Undeniable
When Cardi B teams up with SZA to announce, “I think us bad bitches is a gift from God,” hearing is believing. The Bronx queen’s long-awaited debut Invasion of Privacy is even better than everybody was hoping it would be, a whirwind tour of Planet Cardi, a place where female …
Read More »Kaskade, Marshmello to Headline Electric Zoo 2018
Kaskade and Marshmello will be among the big-name DJs and electronic music producers performing at this year’s Electric Zoo festival on Randall’s Island in New York City. The initial lineup also includes the “Fk a Genre” producer Mija, Dutch arena-dance star Martin Garrix, dubstep pioneer 12th Planet, the dance chart …
Read More »Erykah Badu, Miguel, Janelle Monae Top Afropunk Brooklyn Lineup
Erykah Badu, Miguel, Janelle Monáe are among the headlining acts for the 2018 Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn. The festival will be held August 25th and 26th at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene. Other artists set to perform include Tyler, the Creator, the Internet, Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Denzel Curry, …
Read More »Watch Speedy Ortiz Fail Happiness Class in 'Lean In When I Suffer' Video
Indie rock outfit Speedy Ortiz take a detour in their pursuit of happiness in the new video for “Lean In When I Suffer.” The track will appear on the group’s upcoming LP, Twerp Verse, out April 27th via Carpark. The video opens on singer-guitarist Sadie Dupuis, despondent and dressed outrageously, …
Read More »How Blockbuster Soundtracks Are Launching New Artists to Stardom
When theBlack Panther soundtrack debuted at Number One in February, it was another triumph for executive producer Kendrick Lamar – the fourth consecutive album he has steered to the top of the charts. But the soundtrack also quietly gave the Bay Area rap group SOB x RBE their first Hot …
Read More »George Jones' Widow, Cracker Barrel Named in $5 Million Lawsuit
Nancy Jones, the widow of Country Music Hall of Fame legend George Jones, is among those being sued by Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery, a songwriter, musician and producer whose works include 73 songs cut by Jones, nearly 40 of which were released as singles by the late entertainer. The suit, according …
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