Linkin Park stopped by The Tonight Show to perform their new single, “The Emptiness Machine.” The song marks the rock band’s first new music in seven years and the debut of their new vocalist Emily Armstrongand drummer Colin Brittain. “The Emptiness Machine,” played live on late-night TV for the first …
Read More »Bright Eyes Cancel Upcoming Shows Days Before Record Release
Bright Eyes announced on Wednesday that they will be canceling their upcoming record release shows due to founder and lead vocalist Conor Oberst losing his voice. In a statement shared to social media, the band said that they were “heartbroken” over the decision and that “warm up shows we played …
Read More »Hear a Live Version of Bon Iver's First Single in Four Years, 'Speyside'
“Nothing’s really happened like I thought it would,” Justin Vernon sings on his first single as Bon Iver in four years, the melancholy “Speyside.” The single (styled as “S P E Y S I D E”), accompanied by a music video directed by the acclaimed young photographer Erinn Springer (who, …
Read More »Christina Aguilera Will Celebrate 25 Years of Her Debut Album With 'Nostalgic' Reimagining of Its Hits
Christina Aguilera will celebrate the 25th anniversary of her eponymous debut album by releasing live studio re-imaginings of its hits for an episode of Spotify Anniversaries. Slated for Sept. 23, the special episode will hear Aguilera sing with Sabrina Carpenter and MGK, and share stories of the album’s making, Rolling …
Read More »Talking Heads Remaster 'Psycho Killer' Acoustic Version With Arthur Russell for '77' Reissue
While digging through their musical archives, Talking Heads unearthed hours of material that will appear on the upcoming reissue Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition). Out Nov. 8, the extensive release will include four LPs worth of music, including a newly-released acoustic version of “Psycho Killer” recorded with the late …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Finneas Endorse Harris-Walz: 'Vote Like Your Life Depends on It'
Billie Eilish and Finneas have endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the 2024 presidential election. The Oscar-Award-winning musicians and siblings posted a reel to Instagram on Tuesday — National Voter Registration Day —urging their followers to register to vote and stating their reasons for backing the Harris-Walz ticket. “We …
Read More »Two Friends Announce Phase One of Heatwave: The Tour, Set for 2025
Following an explosive performance at Madison Square Garden last month, dance-pop DJ duo Two Friends have announced the first phase of their North American tour. Heatwave: The Tour, announced Tuesday, will stop in 20 cities, beginning with a performance in St. Louis on Jan. 21, followed by shows in Indianapolis, …
Read More »Sean Combs Offers Private Plane, Mansion, Kids' Passports in Bail Plea
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys are desperately seeking to bail the embattled hip-hop mogul out of federal custody, offering an extensive bail package that includes a $50 million bond; the passports of his daughters and mother; the equity of the home of his mother’s condo in Florida; and home detention with …
Read More »The Kills Release Cover of Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever,' Announce 'Happier Girls' EP
Indie rock duo The Kills released a soulful rendition of Billie Eilish‘s somber single “Happier Than Ever,” which will be featured on the duo’s upcoming EP Happier Girls, dropping this Friday. The Kills, made up of singer Alison Mosshartandguitarist Jamie Hince, first performed an acoustic rendition of the 2021 hit …
Read More »Johnny Marr Clarifies Smiths Reunion Reports: 'I Didn't Ignore the Offer – I Said No'
Last month, Morrissey dropped the rather stunning news that he accepted a “lucrative offer” from AEG Entertainment Group to reform the Smiths alongside Johnny Marr. “Marr ignored the offer,” Morrissey wrote before referring to himself in the third person. “Morrissey undertakes a largely sold out tour of the USA in …
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