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 …
Read More »100 Gecs Stock Up on Alt-Rock Riffs and Snacks on New Song 'Doritos and Fritos'
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 …
Read More »Lucius Dances Away the Sadness With 'Next to Normal' on 'Ellen'
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 …
Read More »Chance the Rapper Gives Art-Inspired Performance of 'Child Of God' on 'Colbert'
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 …
Read More »Tory Lanez Insists His Song 'Mucky James' Isn't About His Megan Thee Stallion Assault Case
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 …
Read More »Jamie xx Returns With First Solo Song In Two Years 'Let's Do It Again'
Jamie xx is back with “Let’s Do It Again,” his first original solo release in two years – and he’s picking up right where he left off. “I started making this tune last year, just as it felt like we might all be able to start doing the things we …
Read More »CMA Fest Returns From Covid Hiatus With Luke Combs, Alan Jackson, and Carrie Underwood
Following two years of cancellation due to the pandemic, CMA Fest will officially return to downtown Nashville in June 2022. The four-day event set for June 9 through 12 announced its initial lineup on Tuesday, with themainstage performers at Nissan Stadium including Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, and Luke Combs. Additional …
Read More »Exclusive: The Black Crowes on Their First New Recordings in 12 Years
Twelve years after releasing the acoustic album Croweology, with a nasty break-up and an unexpected reunion in between, the Black Crowes are finally dropping new music — sort of. “New recordings, old music,” frontman Chris Robinson says with a laugh. He’s referring to 1972, a collection of six freshly recorded …
Read More »Fivio Foreign Makes a Joyful Noise on 'B.I.B.L.E.'
Fivio Foreign makes everything, even a threat, sound like a joyful improvisation. He’s loose (and jovial) with it, demanding, on his 2020 hit, “Big Drip,” “Send me the addy, I’m hunting him down,” as if his opps were brand new acquaintances he’s already sending NBA2K invites to. (By comparison, his …
Read More »For Rauw Alejandro, Life Imitates Art in Music Video for 'Museo'
In the lead-up to his latest EP, Trap Cake Vol. 2, Rauw Alejandro began building a visual world that hinges on escapism. For “Caprichoso,” he set sail and found himself lost at sea. Now, for his latest single, “Museo,” the Puerto Rican star escapes into the framed art of his …
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