Phoenix have teamed up with DJ-producer Kavinsky and Belgian singer Angèle for a new rendition of “Nightcall,” which was recently reimagined by the French band live during the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony. The track was originally written by Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Kavinsky for the film Drive, …
Read More »Future Gets Back to His Roots and Five Other Takeaways From 'Mixtape Pluto'
Future released his much-anticipated mixtape, aptly titled Mixtape Pluto. The project marks a return to form for the Atlanta rapper, fresh off of a year with back-to-back hit records with Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You, and We Still Don’t Trust You. Both records found Future asserting his role as …
Read More »New Kids on the Block Announce Debut Las Vegas Residency
New Kids on the Block will headline their first-ever Las Vegas residency in 2025. Dubbed “The Right Stuff,” the residency will feature 16 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, kicking off June 20, 2025. “We cherish every opportunity that we get to perform for our fans, but a Las …
Read More »Bad Bunny's 'Una Velita' Is a Little Candle of Hope After a Hurricane
On “Una Velita,” Bad Bunny addresses the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria on his native Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean in 2017. The music is based on a swirling, doleful guitar line, which a choir and percussion section mix up until he takes over with his own …
Read More »Watch Sting Perform 'I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)' on 'Colbert'
Sting stopped by The Late Show to showcase his recent single, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).” Joined by his current live band, the musician performed the rousing rock number on electric guitar and vocals. Sting, alongside drummer Chris Maas and guitarist Dominic Miller, is currently on a headlining …
Read More »Hear Rahim Redcar (Formerly Christine and the Queens) Go Disco on 'Deep Hole'
The artist formerly known as Christine and the Queens is now officially going by Rahim Redcar and has shifted his sound somewhat for a disco-trance feel on his new single, “Deep Holes.” The song has a thumping, four-on-the-floor beat and propulsive synths that drive her as he sings, “My heart …
Read More »Audrey Nuna Will Explore Life's Stark Dualities on 'Experimental' Album 'Trench'
Audrey Nuna has been thinking a lot about duality, and how two polar opposite feelings and emotions can exist at the same time. It’s part of what inspired her album Trench, which she exclusively announces with Rolling Stone. She’s also sharing her new single “Mine,” which showcases a darker and …
Read More »Katy Perry's '143' Is a Failed Attempt to Rekindle Her Glory Years
Who is Katy Perry? As she reminded people in the initial run-up to her comeback single “Woman’s World,” where she dusted off her six RIAA-bestowed Diamond awards, she’s one of the biggest-selling pop stars of the millennium, with fizzy, playful tracks like “California Gurls” and strident empowerment anthems like “Firework” …
Read More »Lady Gaga on Why She Didn't Refute Rumors Claiming She's a Man: 'I Didn't Feel Like a Victim'
Lady Gaga has finally spoken out about old rumors that claimed she was born a man. During an appearance on Netflix’s What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates, she addressed the speculation directly, telling Gates she never felt the need to respond because she “didn’t feel like a victim.” “When …
Read More »Chester Bennington's Mom: 'I Feel Betrayed' by Linkin Park
Earlier this month, Linkin Park announced it had officially reunited seven years after the death of singer Chester Bennington. A new vocalist, Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong, would be singing Bennington’s parts at their concerts, which kicked off in L.A. on Sept. 11, and the band had recorded a new album …
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