For those who think J. Cole is the most self-serious rapper, I give you Nav, the Punjabi-Canadian artist whose persona is the embodiment of workplace posters telling you to work hard and reach for the stars. The 32-year-old rapper is known to tweet like an overly earnest teenager. Like the …
Read More »Billy Strings, Allison Russell Win Top Prizes at 2022 Americana Honors & Awards
Billy Strings and Allison Russell were two of the top winners at the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards, held Wednesday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Strings won Artist of the Year for the first time, while Russell was awarded Album of the Year for her acclaimed solo debut Outside …
Read More »Rina Sawayama, Tegan and Sara, Soccer Mommy and Others Team With #iVoted to Encourage Voter Turnout
Artists including British-Japanese pop singer Rina Sawayama, indie singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy and sister duo Tegan and Sara are among the artists partnering with nonprofit #iVoted to offer fans a chance to attend free concerts in an effort to drum up participation from young voters across the United States in the …
Read More »'I Slapped My Husband': Michelle Branch Addresses Domestic Dispute With Husband Patrick Carney
Michelle Branch has spoken out about her recent marital troubles with Patrick Carney in several interviews. The musician, whose fourth studio LP The Trouble with Fever, which was co-produced by Carney, arrives tomorrow, expressed regret on how the situation with her husband played out. In an appearance on the Tamron …
Read More »Black Dahlia Murder Set Trevor Strnad Memorial Concert for This Fall
The melodic death-metal band the Black Dahlia Murder will memorialize their late frontman, Trevor Strnad, who was renowned for his death growl and lighthearted, in-on-the-joke stage antics, with a special concert at Detroit’s Saint Andrew’s Hall on Oct. 28. Brian Eschbach, the group’s rhythm guitarist, will put down his instrument …
Read More »Ozzy Osbourne Once Picketed His Own Gig and 12 Other Things We Learned Hanging out With the Iron Man
Ozzy Osbourne is a natural storyteller. All you have to do is mention Eric Clapton, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, his Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi, or any of the other guests on his new solo album, Patient Number 9, and he usually has a hilarious memory at the ready. In …
Read More »Becky G's 'Shower' Was Originally Written for Katy Perry: 'Anyone Could Have Sung' It
From “Baby, you’re a firework” to “You light me up inside like the Fourth of July.” Becky G‘s 2014 breakout single “Shower” was meant to be a Katy Perry hit. Speaking to Teen Vogue for their September cover story, Becky G opened up about the bubblegum pop single that launched …
Read More »R. Kelly Jury Begins Deliberations Following Closing Argument from Star's Attorney
Chicago, IL — The jury begun its deliberations in the R. Kelly federal trial at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, where it will decide the fate of the disgraced singer who is charged with 13 counts of producing and receiving child pornography, enticing minors to engage in criminal sexual activity, …
Read More »See 'The Voice' Vets Join New Coach Camila Cabello for 'Havana' Performance
Ahead of Season 22, The Voice veterans John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani welcomed first-time coach Camila Cabello to the competition series with a group cover of the singer’s “Havana.” In the clip, premiered exclusively by Rolling Stone, the coaches trade off singing verses from the hit song, with …
Read More »St. Vincent Shows Off Her Guitar Skills With 'Down' on 'Colbert'
St. Vincent appeared on The Late Show alongside Louis Cato and the late-night show’s house band to perform a rousing version of last year’s single “Down.” The performance saw the musician showcasing her electric guitar chops in collaboration with Cato. “Down” appeared on St. Vincent’s 2021 LP Daddy’s Home, released …
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