Travis Barker is on the mend. On Friday, the Blink-182 drummer revealed his finger surgery was a “success” after dislocating and tearing ligaments in his ring finger during rehearsals for the group’s reunion tour. The injury forced the band to postpone their scheduled tour dates in Latin America. “Thank you …
Read More »You Can't Walk in Her Crocs: Nicki Minaj Drops First Song of 2023 'Red Ruby Da Sleeze'
Nicki Minaj is holding nothing back with her first new song of 2023, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” Produced by Go Grizzly and Cheeze Beats, the track finds Minaj in classic form, spitting and singing while navigating beat switches with ease. The references and punchlines Minaj packs into the track are …
Read More »Suki Waterhouse Won't Take Romance for Granted on New Single 'To Love'
With the world crumbling down around her, Suki Waterhouse is grateful to be in love. On her latest single, “To Love,” the British musician exchanges her signature sad girl heartbreak songwriting for a warmer and more optimistic take on romance. “‘To Love’ is a song that I wrote really recently …
Read More »Two Years Ago, Pheelz Was at a Low Point. Then He Posted a Song Snippet on TikTok
In early 2021, things started to fall apart for Pheelz. That February, he released his debut EP, Hear Me Out, following nearly two decades of producing some of Afrobeats’ greatest hits. The EP was relatively successful, racking up millions of streams all around, but the process cost Pheelz a lot …
Read More »How Deem Spencer Learned to be Vulnerable on His New Album 'adultSW!M'
Sometimes, the hardest thing for an artist to do is relent and let other people into their creative process. That was the self-assigned task of deem spencer, the thoughtful, Queens-born artist whose latest studio album, adultSW!M, dropped today. He tells Rolling Stone that the 12-track project is the result of …
Read More »Manuel Turizo Goes From 'La Bachata' to 'El Merengue' on New Marshmello Single
Manuel Turizo just wants to dance. Months after the success and virality of his song “La Bachata,” the Colombian superstar is back with another Latin genre-themed single, “El Merengue.” And this time, he’s joined by DJ Marshmello. “Merengue is a rhythm that all of us Latinos have within our DNA,” …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Continues Hot Streak With Death Cab for Cutie 'You Are a Tourist' Cover
The Kellyoke segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show hit its stride this week. Clarkson started the week with a stunning rendition of MUNA’s “Stayaway” and ran through records from Ingrid Andress, Smashing Pumpkins, and Spacehog. Closing her hot streak, the singer performed Death Cab for Cutie‘s “You Are a Tourist” …
Read More »David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78
Notable session musician David Lindley, a multi-instrumentalist known for his prolific work and collaborations throughout the Seventies and Eighties, died at age 78 on March 3, Rolling Stone confirmed. No cause of death was given. An active musician since the Sixties, Lindley was a popular session musician whose skillset when …
Read More »Jason Derulo Pens First Book 'Sing Your Name Out Loud'
Jason Derulo announced on Monday that he’s been working on a new book based on his career and “wins and losses that strengthened his signature style of creative pursuit.” Published by HarperCollins, Sing Your Name Out Loud: 15 Rules for Living Your Dream is set to release on June 27th, …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Named One of Time's 2023 Women of the Year
Phoebe Bridgers has been named one of Time’s 2023 Women of the Year, with the singer joining the likes of Angela Bassett, Megan Rapinoe, Quinta Brunson, and cover star Cate Blanchett to receive this year’s honor. Bridgers will also perform at the invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in …
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