Ariana Grande is in her Blond Ambition era with her new single “Yes, And?” The track is the lead single off her upcoming seventh album, which she has been teasing over the last month. The sharp tune features a ballroom-ready house beat, inspired by Madonna’s iconic 1990 single “Vogue.” On …
Read More »He Has Risen: Lil Nas X Returns With New 'J. Christ' Video
Lil Nas X has returned after two years in between albums — surely the musical equivalent of 40 days in the desert — with his new song, “J. Christ.” The single released alongside a provocative video, marking the artist’s solo directorial debut. The visual opens with a flock of people …
Read More »Jay-Z and D'Angelo Are In for the Long-Haul on Nine-Minute Collab 'I Want You Forever'
Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel’s latest offering, The Book of Clarence, is now open in theaters. In celebration, the writer-director-producer is celebrating with the release of an epic collaboration matching the scale of the film, pairing Jay-Z and D’Angelo on the nine-minute song “I Want You Forever.” Leading up to the stateside …
Read More »Sheryl Crow Questions Artificial Intelligence on Anthemic Single 'Evolution'
Sheryl Crow has released a new single, “Evolution.” The song is the title track off the musician’s forthcoming 11th studio LP, out March 29 via The Valory Music Group, and grapples with the future impact of artificial intelligence on humanity and the planet. “Stephen Hawking worried that A.I. would replace …
Read More »Hear Zayn Join Pakistani Trio Aur on Single 'Tu Hai Kahan'
Zayn Malik has collaborated with up-and-coming Pakistani group Aur on a reimagining of their hit single, “Tu Hai Kahan.” On the track, the former One Direction singer joins the trio on vocals in Urdu. Aur also shared a music video for the song, where Malik reveals his process in his …
Read More »How The Black Crowes Recorded Their First New Album in 15 Years
It was hard to imagine in the years when Chris and Rich Robinson weren’t even on speaking terms, but the Black Crowes have managed to write and record their first studio album of new material in 15 years. Happiness Bastards is due March 15, with a hard-riffing, big-chorused first single, …
Read More »Usher Teases His Super Bowl Show With J Balvin, LeBron James, and Jung Kook
The NFL playoffs start this weekend, which means — more importantly — the countdown can officially begin for Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. To mark the occasion, a new trailer for the performance was released today, Jan. 12, featuring a clever, cameo-filled cover of Usher’s perennial classic with Lil …
Read More »The Black Keys Preview New Album 'Ohio Players' With First Single 'Beautiful People (Stay High)'
The Black Keys are coming back with a new album titled Ohio Players, an LP heralded as the duo’s most collaborative to date. Ahead of Ohio Players’ April 5 release, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach have shared their first single, “Beautiful People (Stay High),” which they co-wrote with Beck and …
Read More »Pentagon Rejects Fox News Conspiracy About Taylor Swift Being Recruited as an Asset
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories surrounding Taylor Swift. In fact, she often encourages them to dig for clues about her upcoming music releases — like whether the snake print boots she was photographed in this week were hinting at a return to her Reputation era. But recently, the conspiring …
Read More »At Least Pusha T Got One Coke Rap Into This Corporate Ad Track About Saving for Retirement
Pusha T has gone from dissing McDonalds to promoting long-term financial independence in a new posse cut with Wyclef Jean, Lola Brooke, Flau’jae, and Capella Grey, “Paper Right,” that’s part of a new TIAA ad campaign. The song is kinda exactly what you’d expect from a don’t-call-it-a-jingle jingle for a …
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