Zora is a new voice from Minneapolis who’s got it all — she raps, sings, produces, and wants to bring down unjust systems of economic exploitation. Take “Runnitup,” the lead single from her upcoming debut LP, Z1, out May 20 on Philly punk label Get Better Records. Listen once and …
Read More »Rock Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton Is on the Ballot Whether She Wants It or Not
Three days after Dolly Parton asked to be removed from consideration for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the organization has responded by saying that it’s too late since the ballots are already out. “Dolly’s nomination, along with the other 16 for the Class of 2022, was sent out …
Read More »Terry Allen's Eighties Albums 'Smokin' the Dummy' and 'Bloodlines' to Be Reissued
Two of singer-songwriter Terry Allen‘s Eighties-era releases will be reissued by the indie label Paradise of Bachelors this May: 1980’s Smokin’ the Dummy and 1983’sBloodlines. Both albums have both been long out of print, having last been reissued as a joint single album in 1997 by Sugar Hill Records, and …
Read More »Jack White Convinced the Prince Estate to Let Him Drop the Mythical, Unreleased 'Camille'
Jack White’s Third Man Records is reportedly planning to release Prince’s unreleased 1986 album, Camille. The label’s co-founder Ben Blackwell broke the news in a recent interview with Mojo (via the fansite, Ultimate Prince, and social media screen grabs). While no release date or details were given, Blackwell confirmed the …
Read More »Bernard Fowler on His Years With the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Hutchence
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their …
Read More »Rosalia Drops Video for 'Hentai,' the Overtly Sexual Song That Divided TikTok
Back in January, the Spanish singer Rosalía posted a video on TikTok that showed her perched on a mountain peak somewhere, blanketed in falling snow. A short clip of “Hentai,” a piano-led, daydream of a song, played while she giggled along to its unapologetically explicit lyrics; translated in English, they …
Read More »Weezer to Release 'SZNZ: Spring,' the First of Four Seasonal EPs, on Spring Equinox
Over six months after Weezer first revealed plans for their ambitious “Seasons” project, the first installment of that song cycle will arrive this Sunday. Now dubbed SZNZ, the year-long endeavor finds Rivers Cuomo and company releasing four new EPs over the next four seasons. SZNZ: Spring arrives first on March …
Read More »Pete Davidson Got 'Kim' Branded on His Chest. She Thinks It's 'So Cute'
When Dave Sirus leaked text messages from Pete Davidson to Kanye West — including a photo in which the comedian is shirtless in bed — fans noticed that the SNL star seemed to have the word “Kim” tattooed on his chest. Well, turns out it’s not a tattoo. It’s a …
Read More »Gayle Commands the Stage as She Performs 'Ur Just Horny' on 'Corden'
Gayle is calling out her horny friend on late-night TV. On Tuesday night, the “Abcdefu” singer performed her single “Ur Just Horny” on The Late Late Show With James Corden, as she showcased her pop-punk star power at just 17 years old. “You don’t wanna be my friend/You just wanna …
Read More »Lil Durk Enlists Future for 'Petty Too,' 'Ahh Ha' Medley on 'Fallon'
Lil Durk delivered a double dose of music from his new LP on The Tonight Show Tuesday evening — and Future was on deck to join the rapper in a performance of their latest collaborative effort. The duo kicked off the segment with a heavily-censored rendition of “Petty Too” — …
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