Beavis and Butt-Head, the ultimate slacker critics, are returning and ready to drop some fiery hot takes on all the biggest pop stars of the day. According to Pitchfork, the show’s new episodes will feature music videos from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, Tyler, the Creator, …
Read More »Drake Is a Man of Leisure in Music Video for 'Sticky'
Drake has dropped a music video for his Honestly, Nevermind track “Sticky.” Directed by Theo Skudra and produced by Colossale, the clip follows Drake outside a concert, in the woods with the Virgil Abloh-designed off-road Maybach, and at a boat party. Midway through the video, the phrase “Free YSL” flashes …
Read More »Flatbush Zombies' Meechy Darko Teams With Freddie Gibbs, A-Trak for New Song 'On God'
Flatbush Zombies’ Meechy Darko has teamed up with Freddie Gibbs and DJ/producer A-Trak for a new song, “On God,” off his upcoming solo debut, Gothic Luxury. Produced by Jay Versace and Dot Da Genius, “On God” begins with a grandiose flourish but settles into a groove that’s still propulsive, but …
Read More »Mark Hoppus Refutes Rumors That Tom DeLonge Has Rejoined Blink-182
After Tom DeLonge shared a photograph of his former band Blink-182 on Instagram earlier this week, bassist/singer Mark Hoppus cleared up any confusion on whether the band’s original line-up was back together. “There is no news to share,” Hoppus confirmed yesterday on his Dischord page after several news outlets teased …
Read More »ABBA and Elton John Bring 'Chiquitita' Meets 'Bennie and the Jets' Mashup to Life on TikTok
ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Elton John stepped up their TikTok transition game to remotely perform a live rendition of the popular audio on the app that combines the former’s 1979 hit “Chiquitita” with the latter’s 1973 standout “Bennie and the Jets.” The TikTok audio seamlessly blends the “Chiquitita” into “Bennie …
Read More »John Moreland Challenges Longtime Fans on New Album 'Birds in the Ceiling.' He's OK With That
John Moreland can hardly remember writing many of the lyrics to his new album Birds in the Ceiling. That’s because in the early months of the pandemic, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter found himself settling into a new songwriting routine: After his wife went to sleep, starting around midnight, Moreland would light …
Read More »2 Chainz, Killer Mike Argue for Preservation of Black Businesses in Atlanta Following 'Nuisance' Ordinance
2 Chainz and Killer Mike are pushing for the preservation of Black-owned businesses in Atlanta as the recently introduced nuisance ordinance proves to disproportionately impact small businesses – from restaurants to nightclubs – rooted in the city’s culture and community. During a city council meeting on Monday, Killer Mike explained …
Read More »Springsteen Fans Raged Over Ticket Prices. Experts Say There's No Easy Fix
For the past four decades, Backstreets Magazine has devoted itself entirely to the world of Bruce Springsteen. Longtime editor and superfan Christopher Phillips and his team treat every new album, archival release, and concert as joyous affairs. But on July 24, days after Springsteen’s long-awaited E Street Band tour went …
Read More »Slowthai Was Obviously Not Promoting Fascism, Antisemitism With His Shirt at Osheaga Fest
Slowthai, the fiercely political U.K. rapper, was forced to issue a clarification and apology after his anti-fascist t-shirt was misconstrued as fascist. While performing at the Osheaga Festival in Montreal over the weekend, Slowthai wore a version of an iconic Vivienne Westwood-designed shirt emblazoned with a swastika, an upside-down illustration …
Read More »Carly Rae Jepsen Will Explore Solitude on Newly-Announced Album 'The Loneliest Time'
Carly Rae Jepsen is okay with being on her own – in fact, she’s intrigued by the concept. The singer will explore isolation in her newly-announced fifth studio album The Loneliest Time, set for release on Oct. 21 via Interscope Records. “I’m quite fascinated by loneliness,” Jepsen tweeted alongside the …
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