After pulling out of Farm Aid earlier this month because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Neil Young elaborated on his concerns in a new op-ed that accused concert promoters of valuing profits over safety. “Garth Books and others like him have been responsible and pulled back from doing shows,” Young wrote …
Read More »Gorillaz Surprise-Release New EP 'Meanwhile' to Celebrate Carnival and West London
Gorillaz have surprise-released a new three-track EP, Meanwhile, to celebrate Carnival and West London. The project opens with “Meanwhile,” featuring Jelani Blackman with Barrington Levy, which is described in a release as an homage to the famous Notting Hill Carnival, which would have taken place this weekend, but was canceled …
Read More »Drake Holds at Number One on Artists 500 Chart
Drake spent another week on top of the Artists 500 chart — a position he has inhabited for 30 non-consecutive weeks, more than any other artist. He pulled in over 116 million streams. “Wants and Needs,” a collaboration with Lil Baby, was his top track. Taylor Swift was a distant …
Read More »Watch Courtney Barnett Perform 'Rae Street' on 'Fallon'
Courtney Barnett appeared on The Tonight Show to perform her single “Rae Street.” Performing alongside her live band from a dimly-lit living room, Barnett gave the track an intimate vibe. “Rae Street” comes off Barnett’s upcoming new album, Things Take Time, Take Time, which drops November 12th via Mom + …
Read More »Hear Rick Ross, Rich Brian Team Up With DJ Snake on 'Run It'
DJ Snake has collaborated with Rick Ross and Rich Brian on a new single, “Run It.” The track comes from upcoming Marvel Studios’ film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. “Run It” appears in the new trailer for the film, and will also serve as the anthem for …
Read More »The Black Keys Return to America's Oldest Juke Joint for New Video
The Black Keys have shared the music video for their rendition of R.L. Burnside’s “Poor Boy a Long Way From Home,” off the duo’s covers LP Delta Kream. Like the video for their take on John Lee Hooker’s “Crawling Kingsnake” and their virtual Late Show appearance in May, the Black …
Read More »Beyoncé Shares Plans for Music and Farming
The next chapter of Beyoncé’s life will be filled with hemp, honey, and music, she revealed in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar. With her 40th birthday quickly approaching, the record-breaking multi-hyphenate discussed what she’s learned about holistic well-being. She says that on 2018’s On the Run II tour, she …
Read More »Jessica Springsteen and Team USA Wins Silver Medal in Olympics Equestrian Jumping Final
Jessica Springsteen and the U.S. Equestrian team won the silver medal in the Team Jumping Final Saturday at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. While Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, and her horse Juan van de Donkhoeve failed to qualify for the finals in the Individual Jumping …
Read More »Hear Rico Nasty's Fast-Talking New Single 'Buss'
Rico Nasty has released a new song, “Buss,” after previewing the track during her set at Lollapalooza last weekend. “Buss,” produced by Menoh Beats, is a hard-hitting number with Rico Nasty exuding confidence her delivery and in the lyrics. “This Sugar Trap shit, I invented it,” she boasts. “You lil’ …
Read More »Weezer Cover Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' for 'Black Album' Anniversary
It seemed inevitable that Weezer would contribute a track toThe Metallica Blacklist.An anniversary album for a heavy metal band? Check. A compilation featuring covers by 54 different artists? Check. The chance to perform “Enter Sandman,” arguably the most famous Metallica song? Check, check, check. Indeed, unlike the other covers we’ve …
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