Sharon Van Etten has dug up a previously unreleased music video for her classic song, “Serpents,” off her 2012 album, Tramp, which will get a special anniversary reissue this year. The video for “Serpents” was directed by Galazie 500’s Naomi Yang. It begins with Van Etten singing the song against …
Read More »Franklin Jonas Is 'Nostalgic for the Bad Times' on Debut Single 'Cocaine'
The “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea” days are far behind for Franklin “Frankie” Jonas. On Tuesday, the youngest of the Jonas Brothers — the slayest of them all, some would say on TikTok — released his debut single “Cocaine,” and he’s touching on a serious topic in his …
Read More »Mick Fleetwood Enlists Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt to Honor 'Songbird' Christine McVie at 2023 Grammys
Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and Mick Fleetwood joined forces to pay tribute to Christine McVie during the In Memoriam segment of the 2023 Grammy Awards. The performance began with Kacey Musgraves, who sang a shattering cover of Loretta Lynn‘s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (Lynn died in October at 90). Quavo then …
Read More »Linkin Park Release 'Never-Before-Heard' 2003 Song 'Lost' Featuring the Late Chester Bennington
Linkin Park is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their second album Meteora by releasing a previously unreleased song called “Lost,” featuring the lead vocals of the late Chester Bennington. “Finding this track was like finding a favorite photo you had forgotten you’d taken, like it was waiting for the right …
Read More »Beyoncé Breaks Grammy Record for Most Wins in History
Beyoncé is now the most decorated Grammy winner in the awards show history with 32 wins. Before even getting to the Big Four categories, Queen Bey broke the record, previously held by Georg Solti, as she won the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Renaissance. Related: Where to Find Beyonce …
Read More »Chris Brown Sends Half-Assed Apology to Robert Glasper After Grammys Lash Out
After Chris Brown lost the award for Best R&B Album to critically acclaimed pianist Robert Glasper, the pop culture villain with a history of resorting to violence with women, complained on Instagram: “Y’all playing. Who da fuck is this?” A day later, Brown attempted to apologize for his reaction to …
Read More »Luke Combs Delivers a Sturdy 'Going, Going, Gone' at 2023 Grammy Awards
Luke Combs, a three-time nominee at this year’s Grammy Awards, performed “Going, Going, Gone” during the TV broadcast. A track off his latest LP Growin’ Up, nominated for Best Country Album, the song uses a string of similes to describe a woman who just can’t be tied down — no …
Read More »Hip-Hop Turns 50. The Grammys Celebrate the Milestone Despite Its Complicated History With the Genre
Hip-hop has had a contentious relationship with the Grammys, but tonight’s 50th anniversary performance was a much-deserved celebration of the genre. The loaded showcase achieved performance co-curator Questlove’s previously stated goal to span the breadth of hip-hop’s 50 years. The Recording Academy has been criticized in the past for controversial …
Read More »Bonnie Raitt Unexpectedly Wins Song of the Year for 'Just Like That' at Grammys 2023
Bonnie Raitt took home the award for Song of the Year for “Just Like That” at the Grammys. “This is just an unreal moment,” Raitt said in her speech. “Thank you for honoring me, the only academy that surrounded me with so much support and appreciates the art of songwriting …
Read More »Lizzo Shouts Out Beyoncé During Her Record of the Year Win: 'You're 'the Artist of Our Lives'
First “About Damn Time” took over TikTok; now the viral hit is officially the 2023 Record of the Year. Lizzo accepted the award for her hit single on Sunday, dedicating her win to Prince, whom she worked with before his death. She pointed out how she has dedicated her career …
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