Famous for her forward-thinking ability to consistently reinvent and remix her artistic output, Björk is doing something different for her latest project: looking to the past. Beginning next month, the groundbreaking Icelandic singer-songwriter will launch a podcast series devoted entirely to her expansive catalog. Björk: Sonic Symbolism will offer fans …
Read More »Flashback: One Direction Made Their VMAs Debut 10 Years Ago
Harry Styles may be one of the leading nominees at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, but the singer received his first Moonman nod 10 years ago as part of One Direction. 1D made their VMAs debut in 2012, taking the stage to perform their hit single, “One Thing,” in …
Read More »Girlpool Announces Breakup, Cancels Select Tour Dates: 'We Are Each Other's Biggest Fans'
After exploding onto the Los Angeles DIY scene nearly a decade ago, indie duo Girlpool announced they will part ways following the conclusion of their upcoming tour. “After 9 years, we have decided to take a break from Girlpool and go our separate ways as songwriters,” the band said in …
Read More »The Smithereens Unearth 'Lost Album' Nearly 30 Years After They Recorded It
New Jersey rockers the Smithereens have unearthed a “lost album” five years after the death of singer Pat DiNizio and nearly 30 years after they recorded it. Dubbed The Lost Album, the LP stems from a batch of unreleased songs the Smithereens recorded during fall 1993 studio sessions when the …
Read More »Muse's Matt Bellamy Recalls Attending One of Lady Gaga's Early Career Shows: 'I Have Always Been a Little Monster'
Matt Bellamy is activating his Lady Gaga stan card. “I always have been a monster,” the Muse frontman told Zane Lowe in a new Apple Music 1 interview. He gushed about seeing the singer live in Washington D.C. back in 2007 when she was playing to rooms of 500 people …
Read More »David Bowie's 'Moonage Daydream' Soundtrack to Feature Unreleased Live Tracks, New Mixes
Ahead of the release of the David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream, details of the film’s soundtrack have been revealed, with the companion collection boasting unreleased live versions, album cuts, interview excerpts, orchestral performances, and film-specific remixes of classic Bowie tracks. As a preview of the soundtrack’s exclusive “Moonage Daydream” mixes, …
Read More »A New Look at Cult-Favorite Folk Sisters the Roches
In the summer of 1971, a sibling folk duo attended Paul Simon‘s songwriting class at NYU and then found themselves singing backup on There Goes Rhymin’ Simon. More than 50 years later — and just after Soccer Mommy cited them as an influence on her recent album — the Roches …
Read More »Professor John Legend to Teach the Art of Songwriting With New 'MasterClass'
John Legend will attempt to teach common folk how to pen hit songs as the latest instructor in the MasterClass series. The streaming platform announced its new EGOT-winning teacher Thursday, with Legend presenting a songwriting curriculum with lessons revolving around his own songs like “Free,” “All of Me,” “Glory,” and …
Read More »Offset Goes to War for His Solo Career, Sues Migos' Longtime Record Label
Offset has filed a lawsuit against his longtime record label, Quality Control Music, accusing the label of trying to stake a claim on his solo career, despite the rapper allegedly paying “millions” for the rights to his own music. The dispute stems from Offset (real name Kiari Cephus) dropping his …
Read More »Soccer Mommy Searches for Freedom With 'Feel It All the Time' on 'Kimmel'
Soccer Mommy stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to perform the moody song, “Feel It All the Time.” The musician, whose real name is Sophie Allison, showcased the single with her live band, giving it a lush, intimate feel. “Feel It All the Time” comes off Soccer Mommy’s recent …
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