Brandi Carlile had originally planned to promote her new brand of rosé wine today, but instead felt compelled to post a powerful statement about the latest tide of anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric that’s been rising in the United States. “I don’t want to minimize the very real problems we face …
Read More »Hear Ukrainian Musicians on How War Is Threatening a Thriving Scene
The rising Ukrainian hip-hop act Fo Sho wanted to talk about the music scene in their country, and how Russia’s invasion has instantly put its future in doubt — but they just couldn’t, because they were in an area that was “under attack,” their manager told Rolling Stone. Other musicians, …
Read More »Kanye West Still Isn't Tired of Attacking Pete Davidson in Animated 'Eazy' Video
Kanye is keeping the hate for Pete Davidson coming, at least in video form. Days after West defended a claymation visual where he’s depicted kidnapping and killing the comedian, the Game released the official animation video for his song “Eazy” with Kanye West. And, again, it features a scene where …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Confirm New Album 'Dance Fever,' Share 'My Love' Video
Florence and the Machine will release a new LP, Dance Fever, on May 13 via Republic Records. The band has shared the album’s third single, “My Love,” along with an ornate music video directed by Autumn de Wilde and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Dance Fever — produced by Florence Welch, …
Read More »Watch Father John Misty Perform New Single 'Goodbye Mr. Blue' on 'Colbert'
Father John Misty appeared on The Late Show to showcase his latest song, “Goodbye Mr. Blue.” Appearing on a dimly-lit stage backed by an orchestra, the singer gave an emotional rendition of the song, which reflects on a relationship that fades after the death of a cat. “Maybe if he’d gone …
Read More »Watch Wet Leg Perform 'Wet Dream,' 'Chaise Longue' on 'Fallon'
Wet Leg appeared on The Tonight Show to perform two songs, “Wet Dream” and “Chaise Longue.” The Isle of Wight duo, made up of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, took the stage alongside their band to showcase the punk-laced tracks. Both singles comes off the group’s self-titled debut, out April …
Read More »Cat Power on Chilean Folk Legend Violeta Parra: 'She's Part of My DNA Now'
For this year’s Icons & Influences issue, we asked 10 artists to pay tribute to the women who have shaped their sound, provided an example, and inspired them to break down barriers. Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, reveres the late Chilean singer-songwriter Violeta Parra, who revitalized her country’s folk-music traditions …
Read More »'Yellowjackets' Star Sophie Thatcher Goes Back to the '90s in Pavement's 'Harness Your Hopes' Video
Pavement have paired their beloved B-side “Harness Your Hopes” with a new video ahead of the release of their massive Terror Twilight reissue. The visual, directed by Alex Ross Perry, stars Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher as a Pavement fan magically transported into the legendary alt-rockers’ Nineties videos, including “Gold Soundz,” “Cut …
Read More »Miranda Lambert Covers Mick Jagger, Sings With the B-52's on New Album 'Palomino'
Miranda Lambert sings about being in perpetual motion on her new album Palomino. Set for release April 29, it’s the follow-up to her collaborative 2021 album The Marfa Tapes and her first album under her own name since 2019’s Wildcard. The track list includes a few songs from the bare-bones …
Read More »Tommy Lee Cashed In on Sex-Tape Notoriety With This Embarrassing 1999 Rap Song
The eight-part Hulu series Pam & Tommy came to an end this week with a final episode that, much like the others, took place in a slightly different universe than our own. In this one, Mötley Crüe’s Generation Swine came out in June 1996 instead of June 1997, they promoted …
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