Liam Payne initially wanted to surprise his One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson at the London premiere of his documentary All of Those Voices, but he wasn’t sure how he would make it inside without calling him to set it all up first. And even then, Tomlinson didn’t expect him to …
Read More »Remi Wolf, Mariah the Scientist Turn All the Way Up in Austin
On Thursday evening, Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase was the place to be — and not just because it took place inside while storms were wreaking havoc elsewhere at SXSW.The third night of the event at ACL Live at the Moody Theater was all over the place in an …
Read More »Austin Rages on Despite a Freak Thunderstorm
A freak thunderstorm that hit Austin around 9 p.m. on Thursday threw off what was shaping up to be SXSW‘s biggest day: All outdoor events after that hour were canceled outright (including some highly anticipated sets, like Lil Yachty at the Moody Amphitheater), while other showcase schedules got all jumbled …
Read More »Too $hort and DJ Wino Assist on New Coolio Single From Posthumous Album 'Long Live Coolio'
Long Live Coolio, the forthcoming album from the “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper, will be released later this year as the first posthumous project since he died at age 59 last year. The announcement of the record, which will feature material Coolio was working on prior to his death, arrives alongside the …
Read More »Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, and Omar Courtz Deliver a Perreo Banger With 'En Bajita'
Leave it to Justin Quiles, Natti Natasha, and Omar Courtz to bring their “A-game” for a club-ready banger. On Thursday, the trio of reggaetón stars released their flirty collaboration “En Bajita.” The song’s video opens with a dream sequence as Quiles and Courtz rap from atop snowy mountains before falling …
Read More »Manuel Turizo Is the Colombian Star Who Will 'Never' Stick to One Genre
Manuel Turizo wants to do it all. Nearly a year after his smash hit “La Bachata” exploded across social media (and brought him onstage with Coldplay), the Colombian singer (and heartthrob) has released his third album 2000, a testament to his versatility that captures just how much he wants to …
Read More »Ticketmaster Giving Partial Refunds to The Cure Ticket Holders After 'Unduly High' Fees
Ticketmaster will be supplying ticket-buyers for the Cure’s recently announced U.S. tour with partial refunds, following a controversy on Wednesday over fees that the group’s frontman Robert Smith said had him “sickened.” The refund, which Smith announced Thursday on Twitter, comes a day after the Cure‘s tickets first went on …
Read More »Rolling Loud New York Canceled as Organizers Cite 'Logistical Factors Beyond Our Control'
Rolling Loud will not return to New York City this year, with festival organizers citing “logistical factors beyond our control” in an Instagram post shared Friday, March 17. The NYC iteration of the festival (which started in Miami) began in 2019, setting up shop at Citi Field in Queens. Though …
Read More »Jimin Puts Himself in Charge With Solo Single 'Set Me Free Pt. 2'
Jimin unburdens himself from deep-rooted emotions on “Set Me Free Pt. 2,” the first single from his forthcoming debut solo album Face set for release on March 24. The song arrives alongside a music video that captures the BTS member serving as the commanding centerpiece in an elaborate choreography routine. …
Read More »Unknown Mortal Orchestra Mark New Album Release With 'Meshuggah' Video
Unknown Mortal Orchestra released their new album V Friday, and with it, the new video for the LP cut “Meshuggah.” The Morian Mikhail-directed visual gives a candid look into the world of street racing, cannonball runs, and other motorsports, deviating from the laid-back, tropical vibes of the new album itself. …
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