Florence and the Machine closed the second episode of the final season of Game of Thrones with an ominous take on the tragic Westeros ballad, “Jenny of Oldstones.” Florence and the Machine’s version of the song played over the end credits, though the track also appeared in the episode when …
Read More »Hear Frou Frou's First New Song in 15 Years 'Guitar Song (Live)'
Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth have unveiled a new acoustic ballad under their electro-pop band moniker Frou Frou. “Guitar Song (Live)” is being released via Linda Perry and Kerry Brown’s label, We Are Hear. “Guitar Song (Live)” finds Heap letting her delicate vocals tumble alongside a twisting guitar lines surrounded …
Read More »Watch Cage The Elephant Perform 'Ready To Let Go' on 'Colbert'
Cage The Elephant revealed a new aesthetic on The Late Show with a performance of their recent single “Ready To Let Go.” The band played the mid-tempo rock number in front of a bright red background as frontman Matt Shultz slithered around the stage in a black latex suit and …
Read More »Asbury Lanes Opens for Summer With Snail Mail, Meat Puppets, Mountain Goats
A crop of rising and established indie/alt-rock artists – including Snail Mail, the Mountain Goats, Meat Puppets, Girlpool and Sebadoh – will perform this summer at New Jersey’s Asbury Lanes. The bowling alley/venue opened newly-renovated in 2018 with a massive stage, a 700-person dance floor and a 24-hour diner, one …
Read More »Review: Cage the Elephant Battle Rock Star Fatigue on 'Social Cues'
It is a long rock & roll tradition: writing songs about the high price of success in exhaustion, sanity and lasting relationships. Modern-rock stars Cage the Elephant take a turn on Social Cues, their fifth studio album. And the bill comes due with a vengeance. “I was promised the keys …
Read More »Alabama GOP Voters Would Nominate Roy Moore for the Senate Again
A new poll of Alabama voters finds that Republicans are eager to re-nominate the extremely problematic Roy Moore for a Senate rematch against Democrat Doug Jones. Moore is a disgraced former state Supreme Court justice — removed from office twice, most recently for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same …
Read More »Warrior Brings Umbrella to a Sword Fight in Zhang Yimou's 'Shadow'
A sickly commander uses his doppelgänger to wage war in the new trailer for martial arts master Zhang Yimou’s new movie, Shadow. The film debuted in China last year and will open in American theaters May 3rd. Blending palace intrigue and stunning fight sequences, Shadow stars Deng Chao as Commander …
Read More »See 'SNL' Put Lori Loughlin, Michael Avenatti, Julian Assange in Same Jail Cell
Saturday Night Live tackled Lori Loughlin and the college admissions scandal, the federal charges against Michael Avenatti and Julian Assange‘s arrest with a cold open sketch that placed the Full House actress, played by Kate McKinnon, the celebrity lawyer, portrayed by Pete Davidson and the WikiLeaks founder, played by Michael …
Read More »BTS Parties With Halsey in 'Boy With Luv' Video
After several teasers and much anticipation, BTS finally released their video for “Boy With Luv,” featuring Halsey, on Friday, along with their latest albumMap of the Soul: Persona. The video shows the seven members of the K-pop boy band dancing around a movie theater, a diner, a giant set of …
Read More »Coachella 2019: Top International Acts to Watch
When Coachella kicks off this weekend, it will boast one of the most globally-minded and gender-diverse lineups in its storied 20-year history. This year’s festival bill features artists from Chile to Japan to Nigeria, many of whom are rarely seen stateside. Here are 10 of most must-see international acts at …
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