Speaking by Zoom from an undisclosed location in the north of Ukraine, Andrii Dmytrenko points to the knee pads hidden beneath his fatigues. The uniform is a far cry from what he would have worn onstage with his alt-pop band Adm:t, for which he’s lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist, but …
Read More »Christine and the Queens Expand U.S. Tour Dates
Christine and the Queens has expanded his U.S. tour plans to include more California dates this spring. The artist, who also goes by Chris and performs in character as “Redcar,” will now perform in San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles around his previously announced Coachella appearances. Tickets for the …
Read More »Latin Grammy Awards Are Leaving America and Moving to Spain
It’s Rosalía’s time to shine. For the first time, the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony will be hosted in Spain, rather than its usual Unites States location. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud said, “We are considering Sevilla to celebrate the 24th Annual Latin …
Read More »Niall Horan Reveals He 'Constantly' Speaks to One Direction as Collaboration Rumors Swirl
One thing about Niall Horan is that he has never shied away from an opportunity to reminisce about his beloved One Direction days. And he chose to do just that during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, explaining how the band’s early start on The X Factor has been …
Read More »Rolling Stones Recorded a New Song With Paul McCartney
The Rolling Stones have enlisted the help of a prominent bassist for a new project they’re working on: Paul McCartney. A source with knowledge of the sessions confirmed McCartney’s involvement in the project, saying he contributed bass to one new Rolling Stones song. The collaboration was first reported by Variety. …
Read More »Smithsonian Readying a New Robert Johnson Biography and a Trove of Unheard Field Recordings
A new Robert Johnson biography and a box set of previously unheard field recordings are among the first releases the Smithsonian and Folkways are planning from the collection of storied folklorist Robert “Mack” McCormick. The Johnson book — Biography of a Phantom — will be released on April 4, with …
Read More »Louis Tomlinson Reflects on One Direction Days in Documentary Trailer: 'It Was the Band or Nothing'
The rollercoaster drop that signified the end of One Direction is the very first clip played in the trailer for Louis Tomlinson‘s upcoming documentary All of Those Voices. “Performing for one last time tonight,” a voice announces, backed by impassioned screams. “It’s One Direction.” In the preview for the film, …
Read More »Yusuf/Cat Stevens Celebrates George Harrison's 80th Birthday With 'Here Comes the Sun' Cover
Yusuf (f.k.a Cat Stevens) is celebrating what would have been George Harrison’s 80th birthday this week with a new cover of the Beatles’ Abbey Road classic “Here Comes the Sun.” The release marks the start of a new partnership between Yusuf and Dark Horse Records, the boutique record label Harrison …
Read More »The Future of Club Life is a Hyperpop Rave Called Subculture
“Looking for Subculture?” asks a bouncer at the L.A. club Catch One. “In more ways than one,” I reply as I pull out my ticket to the hyperpop rave happening inside. As a turquoise band is wrapped around my wrist, an artist named Babylungs, who’s dressed like a cybergoth hosting …
Read More »Indie Duo Tanlines Fire Up the PowerPoint Deck for First New Song in Eight Years
The Brooklyn indie duo Tanlines are back with a new song, “Outer Banks,” which will appear on their first album in eight years, The Big Mess. The album arrives May 19 via Merge. “Outer Banks” is a booming track that guitarist/vocalist Eric Emm said in a statement is “about being …
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