Charlie Puth appeared on The Ellen Show to perform his recent single, “Light Switch” — and the viral sensation also shared how criticism from Elton John impacted his music. Puth told host Ellen DeGeneres that he learned over time that it’s important to “tell the truth” when writing a song. …
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To anyone who doubts that every vote matters, we offer the following proof: Journey are in the Library of Congress. Today, the Library of Congress announces its list of 25 recordings chosen for the National Recording Registry.The genres represented by albums include girl group pop (the Shirelles’ Tonight’s the Night), …
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The new Kurt Vile album begins, like many great yarns, in medias res. The poet-king of Philadelphia is at an airport somewhere in North America, pondering the prospects of his own mortality and a cold beer, when an epiphany hits him: “Listenin’ to ‘Heart of Gold’/Gonna open up for Neil …
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Kelsea Ballerini gave the live TV debut of her new song “Heartfirst” at Monday night’s CMT Music Awards. But Ballerini wasn’t onstage in Nashville — rather, she sang the upbeat slice of country-pop at home after being sidelined by a case of Covid-19. Dressed in a green dress and strumming …
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Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, and Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron have joined forces to form 3rd Secret. The new supergroup also features Bubba Dupree, guitarist for trailblazing D.C. hardcore outfit Void, and vocalists Jennifer Johnson and Jillian Raye, who also perform with Novoselic’s other …
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Miranda Lambert performed her current single “If I Was a Cowboy” onstage at the 2022 CMT Music Awards in Nashville. The song appears on Lambert’s new studio album Palomino, which will be released April 29. Wearing a black jumpsuit with lime-green fringe and a pink and white hat, Lambert delivered …
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100 Gecs are back with a new song, “Doritos and Fritos,” the second offering from their highly-anticipated next album, 10000 Gecs. “Doritos and Fritos” does what 100 Gecs always do best, bridging the gaps between styles and eras as it swings between vintage Nineties alt-rock — seriously, the bass line …
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Lucius stopped by The Ellen Show to perform their song, “Next to Normal.” Appearing with matching keytars and donning sparkly dresses, the duo showcased the upbeat, pop-tinged number complete with matching choreography. “Next to Normal” appears on the Brooklyn-based indie outfit’s most recent album, Second Nature, out now via Mom …
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Chance the Rapper appeared on The Late Show to offer an artistic performance of his song “Child of God.” Appearing with a small orchestra and several back-up singers, the rapper showcased the evocative track seated in front of a large painting by artist Naila Opiangah as the lyrics popped up …
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Tory Lanez insisted his new song “Mucky James” — which really feels like it’s at least partly about his felony assault case tied to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion — does not address his felony assault case tied to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Indeed, there …
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