Black Pumas delivered a pristine performance of their song “Know You Better” on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday, February 18th. The Austin duo performed the simmering soul tune with the help of a small backing band and a pair of vocalists who layered harmonies beneath frontman Eric Burton’s delicate croon. After …
Read More »Christine McVie Clarifies 'Misperception' That Fleetwood Mac Is 'Done'
Last week, Christine McVie stunned Fleetwood Mac fans when she told the BBC she didn’t know if the band would ever tour again. “If we do, it will be without John [McVie] and without Stevie [Nicks], I think,” she said. “I think I’m getting a bit too old for it …
Read More »Lil Yachty Drops New Video for Michigan Hip-Hop Posse Cut 'Royal Rumble'
Lil Yachty has released a video for his new song, “Royal Rumble,” which features six MCs from Michigan’s vibrant rap scenes. The clip, directed by AMD Visuals, is exactly the kind of classic, no-nonsense visual this loaded posse cut deserves: seven artists sharing the spotlight and gassing each other up …
Read More »Hear Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's All-Star Cover of Bob Dylan's 'The Times They Are A-Changin'
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has released an ensemble rendition of Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic “The Times They Are A-Changin,’” including Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, the War and Treaty, and Steve Earle. The all-star group of artists trade off verses on Dylan’s immortal song for this charity single, the proceeds …
Read More »The Jacksons' Late-Seventies Disco Albums to Be Expanded
The Jacksons’ late-Seventies albums — recorded between the time they ditched the Jackson 5 moniker and Michael Jackson became solo superstar — will get a reappraisal in February in the form of expanded releases. The group’s The Jacksons (1976), Goin’ Places (1977), and Destiny (1978) will arrive digitally on February …
Read More »Blackpink Preview Their Livestream 'The Show' on 'Late Late Show'
Blackpink appeared on The Late Late Show With James Corden for a brief interview and to preview their upcoming virtual concert event, The Show, which will stream from the K-pop group’s YouTube channel this weekend. “Since it’s our first virtual concert, we were very worried at the start while preparing it,” …
Read More »Bartees Strange Makes Late-Night TV Debut With Blistering Performance of 'Boomer'
Bartees Strange made his late-night television debut with a performance of “Boomer” on Late Night With Seth Meyers Monday, January 25th. “Boomer” is the perfect introduction to Strange’s singular mix of styles, and the performance found him effortlessly moving between the verses, which mix hip-hop cadences with indie guitar licks, …
Read More »Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform 'Land of Hope and Dreams' for President Biden
Bruce Springsteen kicked off the Celebrating America special on Wednesday night by playing an acoustic rendition of his 1999 song “Land on Hope on Dreams” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. “Good evening, America,” he said after introductory remarks by host Tom Hanks. “I’m proud to be here in …
Read More »Mike Watt and the Black Gang Drop Cover of Bikini Kill's 'Rebel Girl'
Kill Rock Stars has continued its 30th-anniversary celebration by releasing Mike Watt and the Black Gang’s cover of Bikini Kill‘s “Rebel Girl.” Recorded live on October 16th, 1998 at the Knitting Factory in Manhattan, New York, the track features Watt taking on Kathleen Hanna‘s powerhouse vocals and energy. Members of …
Read More »Selena Gomez Chronicles Her Evolution in New Spanish Language 'De Una Vez' Video
Selena Gomez has released a new Spanish language song, “De Una Vez” (“At Once”). Produced by Tainy, Albert Hype, Jota Rosa and NEON16, it’s her second solo Spanish-language single following 2010’s “Un Año Sin Lluvia.” In the accompanying music video directed by Los Pérez (Tania Verduzco and Adrián Pérez), Gomez …
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