Following a pair of new singles earlier this year, the xx’s Romy has announced her first solo album Mid Air. Ahead of the much-anticipated debut LP’s arrival on Sept. 8, Romy has shared Mid Air’s opening track and third single “Loveher,” produced by rising artist Fred Again… “‘Loveher’ is the …
Read More »Fletcher to Celebrate Pride Month With Meet Her at the Bar Events, GLAAD Donations
Fletcher, the “Undrunk” hit maker who last year released Girl of My Dreams, will celebrate Pride Month by reviving her event series, Meet Her at the Bar: Pride Month Experience, for a second year. Each pop-up event will take place at a female-owned queer bar, fostering inclusive spaces where Fletcher’s …
Read More »Aluna Soaks in Luxury With MNEK and Pabllo Vittar on 'Oh the Glamour'
Aluna is feeling glamorous, and she has every reason to. On July 7, the musician who makes up one-half of the electronic duo AlunaGeorge will release her second studio album MYCELiUM. It arrives nearly three years after her solo debut Renaissance — it was, at least in its title, ahead …
Read More »Jaden Hossler Seeking Mental Health Treatment After 'Hardest Time of My Life'
Jaden Hossler is prioritizing his well-being. In a statement to fans, the TikTok star and musician, who performs under the stage name Jxdn, said he is taking time away from the spotlight to seek treatment to address his mental health after the “excruciating lows” of the last year. Hossler started …
Read More »Jason Isbell Hits a Brutally Beautiful Songwriting Peak with 'Weathervanes'
In HBO’s Jason Isbell doc, he and fellow singer-songwriter Amanda Shires seem to court marital disaster debating the best word for a lyric (spoiler: their union survives). Writing is high stakes for Isbell. “If I was makin’ people dance, I wouldn’t sit there and waste my time,” he says, laughing …
Read More »Dave Grohl Shares Emotional Letter to Foo Fighters Fans After First Shows Without Taylor Hawkins
When their drummer Taylor Hawkins died last year at age 50, Foo Fighters took a while to regroup. They played some tribute shows but mostly mourned the loss off-stage and in the studio. Late last month, the band embarked on their first tour without Hawkins and their first with new …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Says She'll Release Her Next Album in October
Nicki Minaj plans to drop an album this October. The rap queen casually dropped the news on her Twitter Monday, sharing that the LP will drop on Oct. 20 later this year. “10/20/23 The Album,” she tweeted. It’s unclear if the album will be named The Album given her capitalization …
Read More »Dua Lipa 'Levitating' Copyright Lawsuit Dropped by Accusers
A U.S. district judge dismissed a copyright case against Dua Lipa regarding her hit song “Levitating.” The judge in the case, Sunshine Sykes, declared that the reggae band Artikal Sound System failed to prove that Lipa and the creators of Lipa’s hit had access to “Live Your Life” prior to …
Read More »Young Thug's Brother Unfoonk Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Violating Probation
Quantavious Grier, the brother ofYoung Thug, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison, theAtlanta Journal-Constitutionand WSB-TV reported on Monday. According to WSB-TV, Grier, 34, who performs under the name Unfoonk, pleaded guilty in December to violating Georgia’s RICO Act and theft by receiving stolen property in …
Read More »George Winston, the Quiet Giant of Solo Piano Music, Dead at 73
George Winston, the celebrated solo pianist who sold more than 15 million albums over the course of his career, died Sunday, June 4. He was 73. Winston’s death was confirmed on his website. He had been battling cancer for 10 years, undergoing a bone marrow transplant in 2013. Winston rose …
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