2020 is decidedly not down with the clown. Due to the spread of COVID-19, the annual Gathering of the Juggalos will be postponed until 2021. The event was originally supposed to take place August 5th through the 8th at the Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio. “The bottom line …
Read More »The 1975 Detail Online Romance on Sleek New Song 'If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)'
The 1975 continue to tease their upcoming new album Notes on a Conditional Form with the sparkling song “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know).” The full LP will be released on May 22nd. On “Too Shy,” singer Matty Healy details an online romance with a mystery girl. On the …
Read More »Listen to Iggy Pop's Lost Cover of Sly and the Family Stone's 'Family Affair'
Iggy Pop turned 73 on Tuesday and he celebrated by unearthing a cover of the Sly and the Family Stone classic “Family Affair” that he recorded with funk icon Bootsy Collins back in 1985. “I’ve always loved this song; it came out when I was kinda on the ropes in …
Read More »Belle and Sebastian Turn COVID-19 Fears Into Gorgeous Music
The other week, Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian put out a call on Twitter for a collaborative project: “OK, I’ve got an idea.… How about we make a tune together using remote technology? Send me a few sentences or a paragraph, I’ll try to funnel those words into a …
Read More »Monsta X on Living Together During Quarantine, How New Music Video Can Spark 'Happiness'
K-pop group, Monsta X, may be stuck in quarantine right now, but don’t accuse the guys of taking it easy. The now six-piece boyband (former member Wonho recently announced he was launching a solo career), say they’re doing their best to stay busy — and to follow the rules — …
Read More »Michael McDonald Offers Self-Isolation Balm With 'On My Own' Performance
Michael McDonald shared a tender acoustic performance of his 1986 smash with Patti LaBelle, “On My Own,” on The Tonight Show Thursday. Although the song is about a tough breakup, “On My Own” carries an obvious resonance now as people continue to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic, which McDonald acknowledged …
Read More »Angels and Airwaves Unveil New Song 'All That's Left Is Love'
Angels and Airwaves continue to tease their promised new album with their new song “All That’s Left Is Love,” with proceeds from the single benefiting Feeding America’s COVID-19 relief fund. It’s unclear when Tom DeLonge and company recorded the track, but the song’s lyrics (and use of an animated video) …
Read More »Dove Cameron Is 'Beautiful and Talking Shit' on 'Remember Me'
Dove Cameron paints a detailed picture of how she wants to be remembered on new track “Remember Me.” She debuted the song during the World Heath Organization’s #TogetherAtHome concert series last week. Cameron prepares herself for the worst in a relationship by celebrating current moments of happiness on “Remember Me.” …
Read More »Neil Young Drops Coronavirus-Themed Video for 'Shut It Down'
Neil Young has released a new version of “Shut It Down” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The track, originally released off last year’s Colorado with Crazy Horse, has been renamed “Shut It Down 2020.” Young and his wife, actress Daryl Hannah, made a striking new video to accompany the …
Read More »Billy Joel Foundation Aids Food Assistance Efforts Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Billy Joel Foundation is teaming with Harry Chapin’s organization Long Island Cares to provide food to those across Long Island struggling to get fresh and nutritious meals during the coronavirus pandemic. Joel shared a note on Twitter detailing the new partnership, explaining that his foundation has previously worked with …
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