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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Summer Walker Saves a Dying Party With Her JT Collab 'Ex for a Reason'
Summer Walker and JT of City Girls are over dealing with their partners’ old flames in the Lacy Duke-directed music video for their new collaboration “Ex for a Reason.” The song will appear on Walker’s upcoming sophomore studio album Still Over It, out November 5th. The “Ex for a Reason” …
Read More »Thanks, Travis Tritt, for Accidentally Saving Lives With Your Dumb Covid Policy
Country music fans in Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Kentucky potentially had their lives saved on Monday when everyday-hero Travis Tritt canceled four scheduled concerts at venues that enforce certain Covid-19 safety protocols. According to a press release from Tritt’s publicist, the “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)” singer said …
Read More »Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals Scrap Mandatory Vaccination Requirement
In a surprise reversal of course on Covid-19 vaccination policies, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival have announced they will no longer require full vaccination to attend their respective 2022 events. Festivalgoers may now present either a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their events …
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