The Voice Season 26 is still a few months away, but the musical competition series is already eager for Season 27. On Wednesday, NBC unveiled the coaches panel for the season, set to premiere in Spring 2025, with a mix of new and familiar faces. Kelsea Ballerini will make her …
Read More »See Soccer Mommy Bring Out Phoebe Bridgers for Elliott Smith Cover at L.A. Show
Soccer Mommy welcomed guest Phoebe Bridgers onstage Tuesday during her Los Angeles gig, with the duo delivering a rendition of Elliott Smith’s “The Biggest Lie.” Taking the stage at the Masonic Lodge at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Soccer Mommy (a.k.a. Sophie Allison) and Bridgers first reminisced about touring together in …
Read More »See Ethel Cain Cover 'Bette Davis Eyes,' Debut Unreleased Songs in Paris
Ethel Cain gave a dramatic rendition of Jackie DeShannon’s and Kim Carnes’ tribute to old Hollywood, “Bette Davis Eyes” during a concert in Paris on Monday. While her band played the music with a muted reserve, Cain writhed barefoot in red gym shorts and a white T-shirt as she sang …
Read More »Three Ways a Cover Song Showed Me the Untapped Potential of Global Creative Partnerships
I produce media for public health campaigns, and I needed a vocalist for a song. I’m fortunate to know a lot of great singers, but as I flipped through my contacts, I just wasn’t finding the bolt of inspiration I was seeking. So, I did what we all do: I …
Read More »Kim Kardashian 'Loved' the Depiction of Her Dad on Ryan Murphy's 'The People v. O. J. Simpson'
Kim Kardashian revealed that she was blown away by the accuracy of the portrayal of her father, Robert Kardashian, in Ryan Murphy’s The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. “I loved it,” Kardashian said of the celebrated mini-series in a new conversation with Chloë Sevigny for Variety. “Some …
Read More »What a Progressive Rock Metal Album Can Teach Brands About Sticking to Their Vision
Rush’s milestone progressive rock album 2112 is the second highest-selling album in the band’s catalog and regularly appears on all-time album ranking lists. Given its place as a cultural touchstone in the pantheon of progressive rock, it’s hard to envision now it almost didn’t get made at all, and when …
Read More »The Jesus Lizard Announce First New Album in 26 Years, 'Rack'
Noise-rock legends the Jesus Lizard have announced that their first new album together in 26 years will arrive in September. Rack, due out September 13 via Ipecac Records, finds the band’s classic lineup of singer David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison, drummer Mac McNeilly, and bassist David Wm. Sims reuniting in …
Read More »How Sabrina Brier Became the People's Princess of Internet Gays
Sabrina Brier knows what it’s like to be everyone’s very best friend. Well, not literally. It’d be a bit of a heavy lift to maintain an intimate relationship with the 800,000 people who follow her on TikTok. But the comedian and content creator, best known for her inventive and wildly …
Read More »How the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Maps' Became One of Rock's Most Iconic Love Songs
In 2003, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were not only emerging as one of the most stellar bands in a particularly thrilling New York rock scene — they were also as one of the most exciting bands in the world. Their breakout hit “Maps” would become a major pop crossover moment, …
Read More »Lorde Teases Her Creative Path Forward With Cryptic Messaging and Hieroglyphics in Social Media Return
Just as each month comes and goes, so does the mass posting of photo dumps on Instagram, fitting weeks of experiences into a carousel of images. These posts are usually summed up in neat captions, like “cleaning out my camera roll” or “life lately” — anything simple and sweet. But …
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