Chance the Rapper appeared on The Late Show to offer an artistic performance of his song “Child of God.” Appearing with a small orchestra and several back-up singers, the rapper showcased the evocative track seated in front of a large painting by artist Naila Opiangah as the lyrics popped up …
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Jon Batiste took home five Grammys on Sunday evening — including Album of the Year for his LP, We Are, and Best Music Video for “Freedom.” The musician and The Late Show bandleader sat down with host Stephen Colbert to discuss his wins. Colbert asked Batiste to recount his day, …
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Arlo Parks appeared on The Late Show to perform her recent single, “Softly.” The intimate performance, filmed behind the scenes and on the stage of a concert venue, marks Parks’ first time on the late-night show. Parks released “Softly,” along with an emotional music video directed by Zhang and Knight, …
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Buffalo Nichols made his late-night debut on The Late Show Tuesday evening, performing “Lost & Lonesome,” off his self-titled debut album, which Fat Possum released in October 2021. Appearing solo, the Austin-based blues musician gave an intimate, emotionally-wrought performance of the song, accompanied only by his guitar. Born in Houston but …
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Father John Misty appeared on The Late Show to showcase his latest song, “Goodbye Mr. Blue.” Appearing on a dimly-lit stage backed by an orchestra, the singer gave an emotional rendition of the song, which reflects on a relationship that fades after the death of a cat. “Maybe if he’d gone …
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Big Thief beamed in to The Late Show from a cozy-looking living room for their performance of “Simulation Swarm” Tuesday night, March 1. This marked the indie outfit’s second time on The Late Show after making their debut there in 2019. “Simulation Swarm” captures a potent blend of headiness and …
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Maxwell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to showcase a moody, intimate rendition of his newest single, “Off.” The single, released in November, finds Maxwell celebrating the sensuality of an unidentified lover’s body in all its glory: “I see you in the dark/And like a moon-lit spark/I’ve never …
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2 Chainz teamed up with Lil Durk and Sleepy Rose Thursday to perform his track “Lost Kings” on The Late Show. The song, which is off the rapper’s new album Dope Don’t Sell Itself, reflected on the tragic losses of Black Americans like Young Dolph and Breonna Taylor. “And I’m …
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Hello, my baby! Hello, my darling! Hello, my… “Cinnamon Girl?” With Neil Young‘s and Joni Mitchell‘s official catalogues removed from Spotify, there’s still at least one way fans can hear the famed songwriters’ tunes on the streaming service. Stephen Colbert tapped barbershop quartet the Chordon Bleus to reimagine some of …
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Nell and the Flaming Lips appeared on The Late Show for a joint performance of their collaborative Nick Cave cover “Red Right Hand.” The song, off their recent Cave tribute album Where the Viaduct Looms, took on a psychedelic vibe in the clip. The musicians released Where the Viaduct Loomsin …
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