¡Arriba México, cabrones! Greeted by thousands of fans, many waving Mexican flags, singer-rapper Peso Pluma took the main stage shortly past 9 p.m. on Friday for a standout, corrido-fueled Coachella set that featured surprise appearances from Becky G, Santa Fe Klan, Junior H and Arcángel. Peso, dressed in white, opened …
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Chlöe has released a new single, “Boy Bye,” along with a desert-set music video for the track directed by C&P. The song, produced by Yeti Beats, Rogét Chahayed, Carter Lang, and Kurtis McKenzie, arrives on the heels of her March single “FYS.” “‘Boy Bye’ is an anthem for anyone who …
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Paul McCartney celebrated Jimmy Buffett during a tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl last night, sharing memories of the musician and performing the Beatles‘ “Let It Be” with the Eagles. “I had the great pleasure of knowing Jimmy,” McCartney told the audience. “And like everyone else on the bill tonight …
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When Slash was putting together the track list for his upcoming blues album, Orgy of the Damned, he had a very distinct voice in mind for his version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well”: Chris Stapleton. “His singing cadence and that drawl that he has for this particular song, in my …
Read More »John Oates Is Pretty Sure Hall & Oates Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together
When John Oates spoke to Rolling Stone in January 2020, he explained how balancing his time between massive Hall & Oates concerts with his longtime creative partner Daryl Hall and intimate solo gigs provided him with a dream life. “It keeps me balanced,” he said. “[When I tour solo], I …
Read More »Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Share a 'Song for Amy' Winehouse From 'Back to Black' Biopic
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have shared their “Song for Amy” from the new Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. The Bad Seeds duo also composed the score for the film, but the swirling ballad “Song for Amy” features vocals by Cave, who croons on the track, “You needn’t care …
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U.K. band the Wild Things have enlisted the help of Kiss’ Tommy Thayer, Trixie Mattel, and their longtime rock and roll godfather Pete Townshend, for a new EP, Friends With Benefits, out April 26 via PEG Records. A full track list for the collaborative project hasn’t been released yet, but …
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Jelly Roll is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by the leader of a Pennsylvania-based band that’s been performing at weddings and charity events under the name Jellyroll since 1980. The suit (highlighted in the Court Watch newsletter) was filed by Kurt L. Titchenell, who’s seeking injunctive relief against Jelly …
Read More »Perrie Edwards Launches Solo Career With Bittersweet Anthem 'Forget About Us'
Little Mix‘s Perrie Edwards is the latest member of the UK girl group to launch her solo career. Now going by simply Perrie, she comes out strong with the bittersweet power ballad “Forget About Us.” Perrie’s debut was co-written by Ed Sheeran, Steve Solomon, and David Hodges (who also co-wrote …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Gets Sun-Kissed and Pampered With a Pretty Boy's Gold Card in 'Espresso' Video
Sabrina Carpenter‘s Summer 2024 ins and outs list has arrived in the form of her sugary-sweet, intensely caffeinated new single “Espresso.” Feeling desperate and caring too much about the boy blowing up your phone? That’s out. Sending your “give a fucks” on vacation and taking your own to get sun-kissed …
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