Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death was ruled an accidental drug overdose, according the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday. Fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC were found in the rapper’s system, per the medical examiner’s report obtained by Rolling Stone. Quan, whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, …
Read More »The Weather Station Search for Connection Amidst the Confusion on 'Neon Signs'
Toronto’s the Weather Station contend with a barrage of internal and external confusion on “Neon Signs,” the first offering from their upcoming album, Humanhood, out Jan. 17, 2025, via Fat Possum. The Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman said in a statement that she wrote “Neon Signs” at a moment when she …
Read More »Lady Gaga Channels Harley Quinn With 'Happy Mistake' Performance on 'Kimmel'
Lady Gaga appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of the premiere of her new film, Joker: Folie à Deux, to showcase a song from the movie, “Happy Mistake.” Dressed in a Harley Quinn-inspired harlequin ensemble that she designed herself, the singer also sat down with host Jimmy Kimmel to discuss …
Read More »Rachel Chinouriri, Cat Burns Call Out Harmful Double Standards on New Song 'Even'
The double standards that Black women often face in the music industry receive a double examination on Rachel Chinouriri and Cat Burns‘ new collaboration “Even.” The record calls into question the additional obstacles both artists have encountered while navigating their careers as indie and pop singer-songwriters coming out of the …
Read More »Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry Channels the '90s on New Single 'Something in the Air'
Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry has shared a new solo single, “Something in the Air.” The musician previewed the anthemic track live last month before debuting it last night on BBC Radio 1. The pop-rock number sees Mayberry crooning, “You come up with your stories/ conspiracy theories of why we’re all …
Read More »Childish Gambino Falls Under Sorceress' Spell in Kaytranada's 'Witchy' Music Video
Kaytranada has something sinister up his sleeve. The DJ and producer released a music video Wednesday for “Witchy” featuring Childish Gambino, the 16th track off his latest album Timeless. The nearly four minute video show Kaytranada and Gambino grooving in a cool-toned studio when a phantom-like figure begins to mirror …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Announces 'Guts World Tour' Concert Special
If you didn’t get a chance to catch Olivia Rodrigo‘s massive Guts World Tour — or just want a chance to re-live it — Netflix just announced a new concert special. The Guts film will premiere on the streaming giant on October 29th. “I am so excited to share the …
Read More »Tuareg Guitar Virtuoso Mdou Moctar Unplugs for 'Tears of Injustice'
Five months ago, Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar released a new album called Funeral for Justice, a furious, frenetic fusion of psychedelia, hard rock, and West African desert blues that left critics across the globe stunned. “It’s hard to miss the sound of righteous fury in its opening guitar chords,” wrote …
Read More »'Grab That Cash': Pink Floyd Pause Infighting to Sell Recorded Music Catalog for $400 Million
After years of in-fighting and near-agreements, Pink Floyd have finally reached a deal to sell the rights to their recorded music catalog to Sony Music, according to the Financial Times. The deal is reported to be worth around $400 million and also includes the rights to the band’s name and …
Read More »Watch Paul McCartney Debut 'New' Beatles Song 'Now and Then' in Concert
Paul McCartney played his first concert of 2024 on Tuesday night at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay. He kept largely to the script from last year until the midway point when he performed “Now and Then” for the first time. John Lennon captured the wistful piano ballad “Now and Then” …
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