Night one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention featured a couple of major music moments, but maybe the biggest was from an artist who wasn’t actually in attendance: Beyoncé. The evening kicked off with a new campaign ad for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running-mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, …
Read More »Foreigner Unearths Nostalgic 'Turning Back the Time' in Honor of Rock Hall Induction
In honor of Foreigner‘s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this fall, the band opened the vault for “Turning Back the Time.” Featuring Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, the previously unreleased rocker is a nostalgic reflection of the past. Gramm drops references to the Beatles’ legendary 1964 performances on …
Read More »Gunna to Provide 30 Georgia Families With Guaranteed Income Through New Program
Gunna and the Black Music Action Coalition have announced a new initiative that will provide a monthly stipend of $1,000 to over two dozen families in the rapper’s hometown for one year. Named the Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program, it will choose grantees in the specific zip code …
Read More »A New App Turns White Noise Into Art
Nearly a year ago, Spotify announced that it would be paying less royalties to white-noise creators, calling the music “functional.” A new iOS app, however, aims to recognize the art of noise. Fuzzzel, which launched Tuesday, comes loaded with music by Oscar–nominated composer Owen Pallett, ambient-music artist Eluvium, field recordist …
Read More »Rachel Chinouriri Drops Off Remi Wolf Tour: 'The Financial Strain on Touring Has Become Too Much'
English singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has called off her upcoming North American tour, citing the major “financial risk it would entail.” Chinouriri was scheduled to support Remi Wolf on a handful of dates this fall and play several festivals as well. In a statement shared on social media, the musician explained: …
Read More »James Taylor Apologizes After Being Cut From the Democratic National Convention
You may have noticed that the first night of the Democratic National Convention ran quite long on Monday. So long, in fact, that elements were forced to be cut — like the appearance of James Taylor. The legendary songwriter was slated to close out the evening with Carole King’s “You’ve …
Read More »Taylor Swift Brings Out Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff, Debuts 'So Long London' to Close Out European Leg
Taylor Swift brought out Florence Welch for a duet performance of “Florida!!!,” the track off of her latest album the Tortured Poets Department, to close out the final night of the European leg of her Eras tour. Welch joined Swift on stage at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday to belt out …
Read More »Taylor Swift Reveals 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' Video of Eras Tour BTS
Taylor Swift is celebrating the end of her international Eras Tour dates by releasing the official video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” On Tuesday night, the singer surprise-released a video for the Tortured Poets Department favorite featuring behind-the-scenes clips of her trek in Europe. Among the …
Read More »Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage
Bennifer 2.0 has ended. On Tuesday, Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, just two years after tying the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022, Rolling Stone can confirm. The filing was made at the L.A. County Superior Court and done pro per, or without an attorney. …
Read More »Blink-182 Will Expand 'One More Time' Album With Eight More Songs
Blink-182‘s One More Time… era is not over yet. On Monday, the band announced that they’ll release an expanded version of their 2023 reunion album, featuring eight more songs, on Sept. 6. The upcoming LP is set to feature songs such as “Every Other Weekend,” “No Fun,” “Can’t Go Back,” …
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