A va Max greets me in the lobby of her Los Angeles apartment building with a nervous smile, like someone about to rip off a bandage. For much of the summer, she’s been MIA — vanishing from social media and seemingly abandoning the rollout of her new album, which drops …
Read More »Jack White Is Standing Up to Trump. Good for Him
Before he was an outspoken critic of Trump, before he was even a musician, Jack White was an upholsterer. Growing up in Detroit, he began as an apprentice at just 15 years old, then opened his own shop, Third Man Upholstery, when he was 21. His music career took off …
Read More »Hear Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan Team Up for 'We're Onto Something'
Kings of Leon have released a new single, “We’re Onto Something,” featuring Zach Bryan. The rock band and the country singer initially debuted the song live during a concert at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco earlier this month. The track is accompanied by a music video featuring Kings of …
Read More »Stephen Wilson Jr. Covers Nirvana, Temple of the Dog on New 'Blankets' EP
Stephen Wilson Jr. has always infused his country music with a strong element of Nineties grunge and alt-rock — he’s described his sound as “Death Cab for Country” in the past. Now, he fully embraces those early influences on the new EP Blankets, a collection of four cover songs, leading …
Read More »Doja Cat Teases Forthcoming LP With Buoyant Pop Single 'Jealous Type'
Doja Cat shared a new single, “Jealous Type.” The ’80s-tinged pop number was produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K and is accompanied by a Los Angeles-shot music video directed by Boni Mata. Doja Cat initially teased “Jealous Type” during her Summer ’25 campaign with Marc Jacobs. The song will appear …
Read More »BTS Are 'Working Diligently' on Their New Album, Says RM
BTS’ RM said he and his recently reunited bandmates are “working diligently” on new music in a message shared with fans Friday on Weverse. In the note (taken from an English translation provided on Weverse), RM meditated on what it was like returning to the studio with BTS, as well …
Read More »Earl Sweatshirt Releases Surprise Album 'Live Laugh Love'
Earl Sweatshirt dropped a new album, Live Laugh Love, after teasing it to fans throughout the week. The LP features 10 tracks, including “Gamma (Need the Love),” which references the late Dave Trugoy of De La Soul, and single “Tourmaline,” which reflects on Sweatshirt’s role as a father. The rapper …
Read More »Water From Your Eyes Decode Their New Album's Inside Jokes and Far-Out Concepts
When you hit play on Water From Your Eyes’ new album, It’s a Beautiful Place, you’re taking a journey to the farthest reaches of outer space and the tiniest limits of microscopic reality. You’re also listening to a bunch of stunningly original songs made by the New York-based duo of …
Read More »Steve Martin, Alison Brown, and Jackson Browne Return to the Troubadour in 'Dear Time' Video
Steve Martin is back in his banjo bag, linking up with the celebrated picker Alison Brown for a new collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, out Oct. 17 via Brown’s Compass Records. The album announcement is accompanied by a new song, “Dear Time,” a tender meditation on the passing of …
Read More »BigXThaPlug and Jelly Roll Enter a Glass Case of Emotion in New 'Box Me Up' Music Video
BigXthaPlug and Jelly Roll have linked up for a new music video for “Box Me Up,” a track off the Dallas musician’s new country-inspired album, I Hope You’re Happy. Directed by Jerry Morka, the dramatic visual finds BigX and Jelly Roll performing the heartbroken track in a majestic theater, at …
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