Shaboozey stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase his country single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The track comes off the musician’s recent third album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, which dropped in May. On the late-night show, Shaboozey brought along his live band to perform the number on …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Announces Los Angeles 'Ken and Friends' Concert for Juneteenth
Kendrick Lamar has announced a one-off concert in Los Angeles in honor of Juneteenth. The show, set for the Kia Forum and produced by pgLang and Free Lunch, is entitled The Pop Out — Ken and Friends and will kick off at 4 p.m. on June 19. The rapper shared …
Read More »Jelly Roll Struggling to Book International Tour Dates Due to Felony Convictions
Jelly Roll is facing a few challenges booking an international tour. In a new interview with Jon Bon Jovi for Interview magazine, the country artist confirmed that his legal record has prevented his team from being able to send him overseas. During the chat, Bon Jovi asked Jelly Roll if …
Read More »Illuminati Hotties Announce New Album 'Power,' Share Lead Single 'Didn't'
Illuminati Hotties is officially back in full sunshine-tinged rock glory with a new album, Power. Sarah Tudzin, the innovative indie producer behind the project, set the release date for August 23. The fourth LP from Illuminati Hotties is out on Hopeless Records, which Tudzin has had imprint label Snack Shack …
Read More »Anohni and the Johnsons Set First North American Tour Dates in Years
For the first time in nearly a decade, Anohni will embark on a North American tour, this time backed by her group, the Johnsons. Last year, Anohni and the Johnsons released one of the most arresting albums of the year, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, which …
Read More »David Lynch Directed Something New — A Music Video for His Next Album With Chrystabell
As he promised last week, David Lynch has announced his next project for fans to “see and hear”: A new album, Cellophane Memories with Chrystabell, set to arrive Aug. 2 via Sacred Bones. Accompanying the album announcement is the first single, “Sublime Eternal Love,” which comes with a music video …
Read More »Lorde Teases Her Creative Path Forward With Cryptic Messaging and Hieroglyphics in Social Media Return
Just as each month comes and goes, so does the mass posting of photo dumps on Instagram, fitting weeks of experiences into a carousel of images. These posts are usually summed up in neat captions, like “cleaning out my camera roll” or “life lately” — anything simple and sweet. But …
Read More »How the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' 'Maps' Became One of Rock's Most Iconic Love Songs
In 2003, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were not only emerging as one of the most stellar bands in a particularly thrilling New York rock scene — they were also as one of the most exciting bands in the world. Their breakout hit “Maps” would become a major pop crossover moment, …
Read More »The Jesus Lizard Announce First New Album in 26 Years, 'Rack'
Noise-rock legends the Jesus Lizard have announced that their first new album together in 26 years will arrive in September. Rack, due out September 13 via Ipecac Records, finds the band’s classic lineup of singer David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison, drummer Mac McNeilly, and bassist David Wm. Sims reuniting in …
Read More »See Ethel Cain Cover 'Bette Davis Eyes,' Debut Unreleased Songs in Paris
Ethel Cain gave a dramatic rendition of Jackie DeShannon’s and Kim Carnes’ tribute to old Hollywood, “Bette Davis Eyes” during a concert in Paris on Monday. While her band played the music with a muted reserve, Cain writhed barefoot in red gym shorts and a white T-shirt as she sang …
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