The British police force that began investigating the Irish rap group Kneecap after their Glastonbury Festival performance last month has backed down, per the BBC. In their set, the group doubled down on their long-time support for Palestine and their condemnation of what they’ve controversially called “genocide” by Israel in …
Read More »Meet the Artist Transforming Hair Metal Hits into Brooding Outlaw Country Songs
About a decade ago, Nashville was breathlessly trying to find the next Chris Stapleton, who had just vanquished “bro country” and resurrected a more authentic country sound with his debut album, Traveller. Alex Williams, an Indiana native with a mesmerizing, Stapleton-like baritone and a steely gaze, found himself in the …
Read More »Katseye Enrolls at Monster High for Reimagined 'Fright Song'
The girls of Katseye are the newest ghoul kids! On Friday, Monster High released a new version of its dolls’ theme “Fright Song,” reimagined and performed by Katseye. For the music video, each member portrayed a monster inspired by their cultural background: Megan became the Huli Jing, a shape-shifting fox …
Read More »Zach Bryan Sings a Melancholic Duet With Gabriella Rose on 'Madeline'
Zach Bryan teams up with country newcomer Gabriella Rose for a stripped-back, emotional duet on his new track “Madeline,” released Friday. The song features Bryan’s gravelly vocals over guitar strums before Rose’s sweet voice enters with a response verse. The pair trade lines as lovers recently separated by distance and …
Read More »Why Bradley Nowell's Son Jakob Is Writing New Sublime Songs Now
When the late Bradley Nowell’s son, Jakob Nowell, joined the reunited Sublime with original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, he originally thought it would be a touring-only project. “The Sublime catalog is sacred,” he says now. “We don’t wanna ruin it.” But when he started experimenting with singing along …
Read More »CEO Caught at Coldplay Concert Placed on Leave Awaiting 'Formal Investigation'
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief Human Resources Officer Kristin Cabot are officially the first people to be professionally investigated for attending a Coldplay concert. The pair were caught on the jumbotron in an intimate embrace during the band’s show in Boston on Wednesday night, which exploded into an inadvertent, …
Read More »Saweetie Has Announced Yet Another EP, Shares New Song 'Boffum'
Saweetie is heating up the summer. The musician has announced her fifth extended play project, Hella Pressure, which is set to arrive on Aug. 1. Along with the exciting news, Saweetie has shared new single “Boffum.” Produced by J White Did It, the mastermind behind Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow,” the …
Read More »Reneé Rapp Is Haunted by Her Lover's Ex on 'Why Is She Still Here?'
Reneé Rapp‘s got a lot of questions on latest single “Why Is She Still Here?” Rapp used the R&B-inflected, bass guitar-driven pop ballad to ask her lover, “If I’m your girl, then why is she still here?” Unfortunately, the singer doesn’t get many, or really any, answers at all. But …
Read More »Massive Attack Launch Alliance for Musicians Facing 'Intimidations From Within Our Industry' for Supporting Gaza
Massive Attack have announced an alliance for musicians who are facing “intimidations from within” the music industry over their support of Palestine and Gaza. The band shared a statement on Instagram saying they hope help protect other artists from the “organized censorship” many have experienced after speaking out. “The scenes …
Read More »Robbie Williams Previews New Album With Anthemic Single 'Spies'
Robbie Williams has returned with a rousing new single, “Spies.” The track comes ahead of the British musician’s forthcoming LP, Britpop, out Oct. 10. “Spies” was written by Williams with his long-time collaborators Karl Brazil and Owen Parker.The song sees Williams reflecting on times past as he sings, “We used …
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