Don Toliver albums are not what you would call “textually rich.” For stretches, they can seem almost ambient: all purple neon, Xannied-out synthesizers, a never ending montage of nightclubs and bedrooms and cash registers. What sticks out is the timbre of the R&B-trap singer’s voice, which can be a remarkable …
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Ashley McBryde has offered the first glimpse of her post-Lindeville era mere days after a thrilling two-night staging of that collaborative album at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter released her new song “Light On in the Kitchen” on Friday, expressing her admiration for those who looked out for her …
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Gather ‘round everyone! It’s that special time of year once again: The FCC complaints over the Super Bowl Halftime Show have arrived! Rolling Stone obtained the complaints to the proverbial television manager via a Freedom of Information Act request, and you better believe people were mad about Rihanna’s performance. In …
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The Reneé Rapp hype train barrels forward and is picking up right where she left off a breakout 2022. The deluxe version of Everything to Everyone has arrived with an extended edition of the title track and a new single, “Bruises.” “All my friends make sweet fun of me, I …
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A month before Depeche Mode release their new album Memento Mori, the Rock Hall-inducted now-duo stopped by The Late Show Thursday to perform the LP’s first single and one of the band’s classics. In the episode, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore showcased their new song “Ghosts Again,” the first offering …
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BTS’ J-Hope has secured a new gig: “House Ambassador” for French fashion giants Louis Vuitton. It’s a sensible fit, considering BTS, as a whole, were previously named Louis Vuitton’s brand ambassadors back in April 2021. LV didn’t share specific details about what J-Hope will be doing in his new role, …
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No, that isn’t Lana Del Rey’s dad recreating her Norman Fucking Rockwell cover art — that’s Rob Grant debuting his very own album cover. On Thursday, Grant — the father of the beloved “Video Games” songstress — announced that he’ll be releasing Lost at Sea, his first-ever album of piano …
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Lizzo is our woman king after this silly moment! During the Special singer’s show Thursday night in Amsterdam, Lizzo made a playful reference to Ariana DeBose‘s now-viral (and super cringey) rap at the BAFTAs earlier this week. “Let’s shake it off! Angela Bassett did the thing, shake it off!” she …
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As Live Nation Entertainment faces continued criticism from fans and lawmakers over its place in the ticketing marketplace, on Thursday the company called on Congress to pass legislation to crack down on scalpers and ticket resale. The company is looking to broaden the conversation regarding ticketing reform beyond potential issues …
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Tomorrow will mark the 20th anniversary of The Listening, the debut album by North Carolina group Little Brother. The 18-track project is a charismatic lyrical exercise that sounds as fresh today as it did when the trio of 9th Wonder, Phonte, and Big Pooh dropped it on ABB Records. The …
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