Michelle Zauner has released her latest Japanese Breakfast single, “Savage Good Boy,” along with a self-directed music video featuring The Sopranos actor Michael Imperioli. “‘Savage Good Boy’ came from a headline I read about billionaires buying bunkers,” Zauner said. “I was interested in examining that specific type of villainy, and …
Read More »Big L Is 'Rap Royalty.' Why Is His Legacy in Disarray?
In 1995, a young rapper named Jay-Z appeared on The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, a radio program that served as an essential proving ground for any fledgling New York MC. The gifts that would transform Jay-Z into a million-selling megastar were already evident as he freestyled, shifting deftly between …
Read More »Paul McCartney to Chat With Rick Rubin in New Hulu Docuseries 'McCartney 3, 2, 1'
Paul McCartney will reflect on his career in a one-on-one chat with producer Rick Rubin in the upcoming docuseries, McCartney 3, 2, 1, premiering July 16th on Hulu. The six-episode series will find McCartney going over the entirety of his career with Rubin, from his work with the Beatles and …
Read More »Watch the Weeknd Perform 'Save Your Tears' at 2021 Brit Awards
The Weeknd performed “Save Your Tears” during the 2021 Brit Awards in London on Tuesday. Appearing in a sparse three-walled room in a rainy, nighttime setting, the singer wore a raincoat as he reflected on a former love and the pain and tension that lingers. After Hours collaborator Oneohtrix Point …
Read More »Staple Singers Co-Founder Pervis Staples Dead at 85
Pervis Staples, a co-founding member of the legendary gospel group the Staple Singers, died May 6th at his home in Dolton, Illinois. He was 85. Staples’ death was announced May 12th, with Adam Ayers, a member of Mavis Staples’ management team, confirming his death. A cause was not given. Funeral …
Read More »Billie Eilish on Her Debut Book: 'It's a Crazy, Amazing Little Scrapbook of My Life'
“I love pictures of myself,” says Billie Eilish. She’s a visually-driven person, so it makes sense that having a large archive of pictures and home movies documenting her life is very dear to her. “It’s not a cocky thing. It’s a fun thing for me. I love having pictures of …
Read More »Dan + Shay Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2021
Update (5/10/21): Dan + Shay have added two additional shows to their rescheduled Arena Tour. They’ll play Los Angeles and San Diego on October 15th and 16th, respectively. The Band Camino and Ingrid Andress will open all dates on the tour. Dan + Shay have announced the rescheduled dates of …
Read More »Gary Allan Previews New Album 'Ruthless' With Pulsing Song 'Temptation'
Gary Allan will release his first album in eight years with Ruthless, a collection of 13 songs due June 25th. It’s the follow-up to 2013’s Set You Free and follows a string of one-off singles he has released beginning in 2015. The album news arrives with the record’s lead-off track, …
Read More »Hear 'Follow,' Gary Louris' 'Full-on Love Song' for His Niece's Wedding
After years of exploring tangled heartbreak, Jayhawks singer-songwriter Gary Louris has written the most straightforward love song of his career. “Follow,” the latest offering from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming solo album, began as a wedding gift for Louris’ niece and her husband. “I wanted to give them something more than a …
Read More »Olivia Munn Has a Terrible Time at the DMV in Imagine Dragons' 'Cutthroat' Video
Olivia Munn tops all unpleasant DMV experiences in Imagine Dragons‘ new video for “Cutthroat.” The video features Munn arriving at the DMV to see an employee smothering herself in lipstick, and it all goes downhill from there: Munn is the 99th person in line, her pencil breaks filling out a …
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