Sting has released a new version of his 1985 song, “Russians,” which was inspired by the Cold War and originally appeared on his debut album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles.Net profits for the track, “Russians (Guitar/Cello Version),” will benefit Help Ukraine Center, a volunteer storage center established by Ukrainian …
Read More »From Cuba to Russia, Rappers Are Being Targeted in Record Numbers
Denis Solís moved to Novi Sad, Serbia, in November 2021 — quietly, wearily, without a job lined up. Of his large and tightknit extended family, only two cousins joined him. And now, every day, when he leaves his apartment to wander unfamiliar streets in search of work — as a …
Read More »The Future of Música Mexicana is a Family Band Led by a 15-Year-Old TikTok Sensation
Growing up in Washington’s Yakima Valley, a fruit-growing agricultural region dotted with small towns and apple orchards, Yahritza Martínez and her four siblings were surrounded by Mexican music. Latinos make up more than half of Yakima County’s population, and many of them are migrants from Mexico‘s western state of Michoacán, …
Read More »A Punctual Tyler, the Creator Raps About the Woes of Waiting in 'Come On, Let's Go'
Waiting outside a friend’s house while they’re still getting ready is likely the most frustrating, all-too-relatable feeling — just ask Tyler, the Creator. On Thursday, he released his collaboration with A Bathing Ape founder Nigo, “Come On, Let’s Go,” and its accompanying video, in which he performs the track while …
Read More »Chris Brown Dog Bite Lawsuit: Singer Says Housekeeper 'Only Heard' Bloody Attack On Sister
Chris Brown says the housekeeper who claims one of his dogs “viciously” mauled her sister at his Los Angeles home has no standing to sue because “she only heard the dog barking and her sister screaming” – she didn’t actually witness the alleged attack. In a new court filing obtained …
Read More »Red Hot Chili Peppers Lick Their Wounds on Moody New Song 'Not the One'
The Red Hot Chili Peppers get melancholy on “Not the One,” a new song from their upcoming, Rick Rubin–produced album, Unlimited Love. The album, due April 1, will be the first to feature guitarist John Frusciante since 2006’s Stadium Arcadium. Over mellow, shimmery chords, Anthony Kiedis sings about his struggle …
Read More »Paul Simon to Get 'Grammy Salute' With Tribute Show Featuring Brandi Carlile, Brad Paisley
Brandi Carlile, Brad Paisley, Billy Porter, and more will gather for a tribute concert for Paul Simon. Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon is set to take place just after the Grammys,April 6, at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. It will also feature …
Read More »Where Nirvana Meets Prince: The Untold Story of Batmusic
One of Nirvana‘s weirdest, most whispery songs, complete with musings on the emotions of aquatic life, is a streaming smash nearly 31 years after its release — thanks to its use as a bellwether for Bruce Wayne’s emotions in The Batman.The Nevermind track “Something in the Way,” which was never …
Read More »NBA YoungBoy Prosecutors Beg Judge to Reverse Video Suppression Ruling
After losing a key ruling in YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s felony gun case in Louisiana, prosecutors are asking a federal judge to “reconsider” her pivotal decision and allow jurors to see videos obtained through what the court has called a faulty search warrant. In new paperwork obtained by Rolling Stone, …
Read More »Sebastián Yatra, John Legend Team Up for Bilingual Version of 'Tacones Rojos'
Sebastián Yatra tapped John Legend for a revamped version of the single “Tacones Rojos,” featuring lyrics in both English and Spanish. The pair showcased the song with an upbeat music video filmed in Los Angeles, in which Legend plays Yatra’s neighbor. “‘Tacones Rojos’ has such a beautiful sunny vibe,” Legend …
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