Earlier this month, Sara Bareilles released her sixth album, Amidst the Chaos. The singer-songwriter’s career has changed drastically in the last few years, as a hit Broadway show and an Emmy-nominated turn as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert have helped her move beyond pop. Songs like …
Read More »Hear Nick Lowe's Wistful New Song 'Trombone'
Nick Lowe traverses fleeting love and ensuing loneliness with a dose of wry observation on new song “Trombone.” Backed by Los Straitjackets, the Sixties brass pop-infused cut will appear on Lowe’s forthcoming Starvation/Trombone EP, which will be released on May 17th via Yep Roc. While Lowe cleverly plays into the …
Read More »Watch James Blake, Rosalia Collide in New 'Barefoot in the Park' Video
James Blake and Rosalía find themselves on a collision course in the new video for their recent collaboration, “Barefoot in the Park.” Directed by Diana Kunst and Mau Morgó, the clip opens with a jarring shot of a boy and a girl standing in front of a fiery car crash. …
Read More »Watch Ariana Grande, Victoria Monet's Rooftop Celebration for 'Monopoly' Video
Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét have released a brand new collaboration titled “Monopoly.” Monét has co-written many of Grande’s latest songs, including Number One hits “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings.” Above a simple, bouncy beat, the pair sing in a clipped, soft fashion. They flaunt their recent success on …
Read More »Watch Tame Impala Debut New Song 'Borderline' on 'SNL'
Ahead of headlining Coachella, Tame Impala made their Saturday Night Live debut as the musical guest during the Sandra Oh-hosted episode. The indie-rock band led by Kevin Parker opened their set with the trippy disco track “Patience,” their first single since 2015’s “The Less I Know the Better.” During the performance …
Read More »How Did Weezer Become Rock's Most Indestructible Band?
In the nearly 25 years since Rivers Cuomo and his bandmates released their first album, there have been many Weezers: the instant MTV hitmakers of their debut; the emo cult favorites of Pinkerton; the comeback kings of the Green Album… and that’s just the start. With two new Weezer albums …
Read More »See Roxy Music Reunite for Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Performance
British art-rock band Roxy Music reunited as they were welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Class of 2019’s induction ceremony at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Frontman Bryan Ferry, guitarist Phil Manzanera and saxophonist Andy Mackay were joined by a band and backup singers and kicked things …
Read More »Hear Ciara's Upbeat New Single 'Thinkin Bout You'
Ciara has released a new single called “Thinkin Bout You.” The track comes off the singer’s upcoming album Beauty Marks, which she will release via her own record label Beauty Marks Entertainment. Ciara announced the album and single via Twitter, along with a preorder for the new music. The new …
Read More »Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival Returns With Gary Clark, Jr., Bonnie Raitt
Eric Clapton and his Crossroads Guitar Festival will return for the first time in six years, setting up in Dallas, Texas this September with a lineup that boasts Gary Clark, Jr., Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Beck, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and more. The festival will take place September 20th and 21st …
Read More »Flashback: Radiohead Play a Haunting 'Karma Police' at Glastonbury
Radiohead will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but Thom Yorke has already made it clear that he won’t be on hand to accept the honor. “I can’t,” he told Variety in January. “I know I can’t, because of these …
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