Phoebe Bridgers appeared in person at a high-stakes court hearing Thursday and learned that a judge is “leaning” toward granting her request to strike a defamation lawsuit filed against her by a recording studio owner. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter wasn’t needed for any testimony in the civil case, so her presence …
Read More »Exclusive: Hit-Boy Produced Beyoncé's New Song 'Thique'… Eight Years Ago
One day in 2014, “N—– in Paris” producer Hit-Boy started working with Beyoncé on two songs. One of them, released later that year, became the hit Nicki Minaj collaboration “Feeling Myself.” The other was a track with a seductive house beat that would’ve been a major departure for Beyoncé at …
Read More »Joshua Bassett Lights a Spark With a Girl He Can't Have on 'Smoke Slow'
Some people love a slow burn — but for singer-songwriter Joshua Bassett, the pain of waiting for a resolution that might never come is too much to bear, as evidenced by his new single, “Smoke Slow.” The vulnerable, piano-backed song finds theHigh School Musicalactor pining for quality time with a …
Read More »A Creepy Robot Doll Auditions to Replace M.I.A. in 'Popular' Video
A robot by the name of M.A.I. took over the Instagram page of musician M.I.A. over the last week. Her message was simple: “M.I.A. is irrelevant. She’s got an expiry date… I am techno humanoid. I’m forever.” Now, audiences are finally introduced to the singer’s replacement through her audition video …
Read More »Beyoncé Duets With Ronald Isley in Reimagining of 'Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2'
Beyoncé and Ronald Isley have teamed up for a duet, giving a new spin to the Isley Brothers’ classic “Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2.” The new version is set to appear on the Isley Brothers’ upcoming album, which is scheduled for release later this year. …
Read More »Amy Grant Postpones Tour to 'Concentrate on Her Recovery' After a Bike Accident
After having a concussion and suffering from injuries following a biking accident last month, Amy Grant has decided to pull the plug on her fall tour to focus on her health. Instead, she’ll hit the road in early 2023. In a statement posted to the singer’s Instagram, her manager Jennifer …
Read More »Ali Gatie Taps Kehlani to Celebrate His New Album With 'The Look' Video
Ali Gatie might be embracing sadness on his heart-wrenching new album Who Hurt You? — but he’s also drawing people to the dance floor with the upbeat vibes of his new single, “The Look,” which features a verse from singer-songwriter Kehlani. “I’ve been a fan of Kehlani for a while …
Read More »Bill Pitman, Guitarist in the Wrecking Crew, Dead at 102
Bill Pitman, a guitarist and bassist in the legendary Wrecking Crew of Los Angeles session musicians, has died at the age of 102. The New York Timesconfirmed Pitman died Thursday at his home in La Quinta, California. While no cause of death was revealed, the musician recently fractured his spine …
Read More »Bella Poarch Is Stuck Inside a 'Living Hell' on New Single
Bella Poarch knows she’s bad news — but in her hypnotic new single “Living Hell,” the viral superstar just can’t manage to keep someone she’s hurt at bay. The Andrew Donoho-directed clip finds Poarch trapped inside a seemingly nondescript house teeming with paranormal activity — clothing suspended in air, an …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Explore the Existential on 'Foxglove Through the Clearcut'
Death Cab for Cutie traverse new sonic territory with the quasi-experimental new single “Foxglove Through the Clearcut,” which comes off the band’s upcoming studio album Asphalt Meadows, out September 16. Combining spoken word elements with the band’s signature observational lyricism and introspective instrumentation, the song examines the thoughts brought about …
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