After dropping various hints on social media in recent weeks, Madonna has unveiled the teaser for her latest project Madame X. In a 90-second video that features snippets of new music, the singer dons numerous costumes and identities while she explains the concept behind her next album. “I decided to …
Read More »At the Nipsey Hussle Memorial Service, Tears and Smiles in Equal Measure
The memorial began nearly an hour late, which may have been an inadvertent blessing. It was scheduled to begin at 10am, but a half-hour later, hundreds of people holding their free tickets for the service were still patiently pooling towards the security gates outside the Staples Center, where the city’s …
Read More »Yeasayer Prep New LP 'Erotic Reruns,' Issue Two Heady Songs
Yeasayer will release their fifth album, Erotic Reruns, on June 7th via their own Yeasayer Records. The experimental Brooklyn trio previewed the LP with two new songs: the funky “Fluttering in the Floodlights” and dreamy “Let Me Listen in on You.” On the former, the band cooks up a heady …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Sara Bareilles, 'Fire'
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 Bad Bunny, El Alfa Play With Fire in New 'La Romana' Video
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny has dropped the new video for “La Romana,” co-starring Dominican dembow artist El Alfa. The bachata-trap party number is the latest single off Bad Bunny’s 2018 album, X 100PRE. “¡Pasame la hookah!” sings Bunny, aptly sporting a “Free the hookah” shirt in his brand …
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 »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 …
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