Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter is much more than a country album — it’s actually a tour through the Black roots of American music that manages to be both thematically rich and stuffed with indelible pop songs, in multiple genres. Kendrick Lamar‘s virtuosic “Not Like Us,” meanwhile, completely transcends its status as …
Read More »Eric André Took a Whole Lot of Whippets During This Interview
I’m starting to get a bit worried for Eric André’s health. We’re huddled together at a bar in Austin, Texas, during SXSW, where the gonzo comedian typically holds court, and he’s sucked in about a half-dozen whippets thus far, laughing maniacally and locking eyes with me each time his big, …
Read More »'You Have To Keep People Guessing': Denzel Curry on Martial Arts and Musical Growth
Over the last decade, fans have witnessed Florida rapper Denzel Curry grow up, from his early days as a member of SpaceGhostPurrp’s loud and boisterous Raider Klan to his most recent solo LP, Melt My Eyez See Your Future. The new album incorporates dizzying jazz elements, with features from features …
Read More »Lollapalooza 2022 Day Four: J-Hope Makes History, Green Day Go Big, Charli XCX Transforms
It’s a wrap. On Sunday, the fourth and final day of Lollapalooza 2022 commenced in Chicago’s Grant Park, and it was a day that made history, literally. Headliners included J-Hope, Green Day, and Denzel Curry, and surprise guests who made appearances throughout the day included Billy Corgan, Chance the Rapper, …
Read More »Denzel Curry Offers a Glimmer of Hope With 'Walkin' on 'Fallon'
Denzel Curry appeared on The Tonight Show for a rousing performance of his song “Walkin.” The rapper was joined by Cold Blooded Soul for the hard-hitting number. “I know sometimes that life gets hard sometimes,” Curry said right before jumping into the song. “But I wanna tell everybody in this …
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