As the clock struck midnight on Friday the 13th, Judas Priest rolled out “Panic Attack” — the first slice of their upcoming album Invincible Shield. The group’s 19th studio album is set for release on March 8, 2024, and was revealed earlier this month during their appearance at the Power …
Read More »Young Thug Responds to Mariah the Scientist's New Song With 'From a Man'
Even behind bars, Young Thug remains prolific, with the rapper dropping his new single “From a Man,” his response to Mariah the Scientist’s just-released “From a Woman.” Approaching the same subject from two different perspectives, the dual singles continue the personal and professional relationship between the Atlanta artists, who are …
Read More »Kid Cudi Beams Up 'Star Trek'-Inspired Song 'Heaven's Galaxy'
Kid Cudi has finally released his Star Trek-inspired new song “Heaven’s Galaxy,” part of the rapper’s collaboration with the classic sci-fi franchise. “I grew up watchingStar Trekwith my dad, who is single-handedly responsible for turning me into a fan,” Kid Cudi said in a statement when the collabo was announced …
Read More »Lenny Kravitz Can't Rip His Leather Pants Because He's Not Wearing Any in 'TK421' Video
Yes, that headline is a little misleading, but it was for the sake of the bit, and the point still stands: Lenny Kravitz is butt naked and loving life in the music video for his new single “TK421.” “TK421” is a Prince-esque blast of uproarious funk rock, with Kravitz pinning …
Read More »PinkPantheress Embraces 'Aloneness' Amid Grief on Upcoming Debut, 'Heaven Knows'
From the creator of To Hell With It comes Heaven Knows. On Thursday, PinkPantheress announced the release of her debut LP, which grapples with “being at peace with yourself in your aloneness” amid grief, on Nov. 10. “What an intense insane moment ! my first album is coming out and …
Read More »New Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Artists from AI Deepfakes
A newly proposed bipartisan senate bill seeks to bring greater legal protection to actors and recording artists by discouraging the use of AI-generated deepfakes without their permission. If passed, the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act — or NO FAKES Act — would hold those who produce …
Read More »Alice Gerrard, Reclusive Folk Hero, Emerges to Sing for Trans Rights and Gun Reform
A little more than a decade ago, Alice Gerrard received an invitation to perform at a fiddle camp in Washington state. “Should I bring an older musician with me?” Gerrard, 76 at the time, asked her friend Suzy Thompson, who was organizing the event. Thompson laughed. “Alice,” she told her. …
Read More »Bad Bunny Unveils 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana' Track List
Bad Bunny stans, which song are you claiming? On Thursday, hours before he’s set to release his new album, Bad Bunny revealed the tracklist for his new album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. Among the 22 songs included on the album are “Monaco,” “Mr. October,” Cybertruck,” “Teléfono …
Read More »J Balvin, Young Miko, and Jowell y Randy Link Up on Burning Tainy Collab
Young Miko, J Balvin, and Jowell y Randy are showing their colmillos, or fangs, on their long-awaited collaboration with Tainy. On Wednesday, the five artists teamed up and released an EDM-backed, perreo mega-collab, along with its cinematic video. The video, directed by Pau Carreté, opens with a seeming attempted robbery …
Read More »Squirrel Flower Pushes Herself to the Edge on 'Tomorrow's Fire.' The Journey Is Worth It
About halfway into Tomorrow’s Fire, the third album Ella Williams has recorded as Squirrel Flower, the Chicago indie-rock artist sings about leaving quietly out the back of a party, disappearing without saying goodbye to anyone. “I’ve had my fun, I’m done,” she tell us on “Almost Pulled Away,” over a …
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