Miley Cyrus might have been without the red shoes during her time onstage at Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, but that didn’t stop the singer from belting out two songs with new-wave icon David Byrne. In an electric blue suit, Byrne joined the “Wrecking Ball” singer onstage for a powerhouse …
Read More »Moby Drops 'Ambient 23' LP: 'Made to Help Anxiety'
Moby released a new album, Ambient 23, on Sunday. Earlier in the month, the musician announced the LP, explaining that the 16-track set is inspired by his early ambient heroes, including Martyn Ware, Brian Eno, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Will Sergeant. “It’s a bit different than some of my more recent …
Read More »Tobias Jesso Jr. Flamed Out as an Artist – and He's Glad
For Canadian singer/songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr., 2015 was a dizzying year of spectacular success and total flame-out, pretty much all at once. In March of that year, he released his debut album, Goon, a collection of Laurel Canyon-y throwback piano-pop that critics loved. By the end of October, he realized …
Read More »SZA Teases 'Kill Bill' Video: 'It's What Y'all Deserve'
SZA shared a sneak peek of her upcoming music video for her new track “Kill Bill” on Thursday. The 20-second teaser starts with the R&B artist zipping up in a red leather suit — echoing Uma Thurman’s iconic yellow and black suit, which, in turn, paid homage to Bruce Lee’s …
Read More »Paris Hilton Brings Back 'Y2K Pop' With Refreshed Version of 'Stars Are Blind'
Paris Hilton the singer is back, and we’re sliving for it! After teasing a “secret” for several days, Hilton released “Stars Are Blind (Paris’ Version),” a refreshed take on her beloved 2006 single, on Amazon music. For the song’s new version, Hilton recorded fresh vocals and worked with Fernando Garibay …
Read More »Mexican-American Band Fuerza Régida Is Making Music 'For the People'
Fuerza Régida’s corridos have become so popular that the California band never knows who might call them up next looking to collaborate. A few weeks ago, it was Marshmello. Today, it’s Myke Towers. Fuerza Régida’s lead singer Jesús Ortiz Paz had mentioned the Puerto Rican rapper just moments earlier when …
Read More »Adam Lambert is 'Holding Out For a Hero' on Glam-Rock Bonnie Tyler Cover
Bonnie Tyler‘s classic 1984 single “Holding Out for a Hero” has received a glam-rock revival courtesy of Adam Lambert, who recorded his own reimagined rendition of the track for his upcoming studio album High Drama, out Feb. 24. Produced by Andrew Wells, Lambert’s “Holding Out for a Hero” features the …
Read More »Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk Great Who Wrote 'Four Strong Winds,' Dead at 89
Ian Tyson, the celebrated Canadian folk musician best known for writing the contemporary standard “Four Strong Winds,” died Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 89. Tyson’s death was confirmed in a statement on his Facebook page. He died at his ranch in southern Alberta, Canada from “on-going health complications,” though no …
Read More »'I Was So F-king Drunk': Hear the Phone Call Key to Tory Lanez's Conviction
Full audio of Tory Lanez‘s jail call with Megan Thee Stallion’s former friend Kelsey Harris — a key piece of evidence in his recent shooting conviction — has emerged following the conclusion of the trial last week. Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson) reportedly placed the call to Harris about five …
Read More »It's a New Year, Let's Leave 'Alpha Male' Rap Fandom Behind
Hip-hop has something for everyone. That’s the beauty of the genre — but in some instances, it reflects ugly realities. Future’s I Never Liked You and Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss are two 2022 rap albums that lean on misogynistic tropes, in their marketing and lyrical content, to great …
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