No one likes the feeling of stagnation. A character reaches his breaking point in David Kushner’s “Miserable Man,” an acoustic ballad from January that’s as sparse as a one-horse town. “Let’s pack our stuff now and run away,” the narrator implores, though in truth it sounds like he can barely …
Read More »Pusha T Links Up With DJ/Bape Founder Nigo for Menacing New Track 'Hear Me Clearly'
Pusha T has hopped on the latest track from Japanese producer/DJ/streetwear icon Nigo, “Hear Me Clearly.” The track boasts a dusty drum groove and an unnerving loop of queasy bell-like synths that chime off-kilter over the occasional thrum of a bass synth. As always, Pusha’s bars speak for themselves: “Kilogram …
Read More »Machine Gun Kelly Goes Back to Rapping on New Song With Lil Wayne, 'Ay!'
Machine Gun Kelly is back to rapping, kinda, on his new song, “Ay!,” featuring a guest verse from Lil Wayne. The track blends a brooding but dreamy guitar loop with crisp hip-hop production as MGK raps about everything from his preference for sad playlists, skipping meetings, and sleeping until 7 …
Read More »Producer of the Year Nominee Rogét Chahayed Talks Doja Cat, 2022 Grammys and Meeting Dr. Dre
Rogét Chahayed, who scored eight Grammy nominations this year, recalls the early days of his work with Doja Cat, an unforgettable studio session with Dr. Dre and hearing his D.R.A.M collaboration “Broccoli,” on the radio for the first time.
Read More »John Mayer Leaves Columbia Records After 21 Years: 'My Best Work Still Lies Ahead'
After more than two decades at Columbia Records, John Mayer made the surprise announcement Friday that he’s leaving the place he’s called home for most of his career. On Friday, the singer announced that he decided not to renew his contract with the record label with which he released eight …
Read More »Feid and Sky Rompiendo Drop 'Nostalgic' EDM Collab 'Nieve'
The first few notes of “Nieve” take listeners back to the EDM songs bumping at the club in the early 2010s. On Thursday, Feid and Sky Rompiendo dropped their latest collaboration, a dance-ready banger. The song came about as a surprise for Feid and Sky while they worked on “a …
Read More »Adriel Favela Drowns Out His Heartbreak With a Giant Party on 'Contigo No Fue'
Just before Adriel Favela‘s album Cosas Del Diablo drops at midnight, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter is throwing one giant celebration in the video for “Contigo No Fue,” an upbeat blast of a song that highlights the versatility of his new project. The track features La Cotorrisa and Strecci, who join Favela …
Read More »Camila Cabello 'Sigue Bailando' With Ed Sheeran on Salsa-Infused 'Bam Bam'
For her birthday on Thursday, Camila Cabello brought the azúcar to all the right places with the release of her salsa and cumbia-infused “Bam Bam” featuring Ed Sheeran. In the earworm lyrics, the Cuban-Mexican star grows from a breakup and learns how to dance the pain away with a “c’est …
Read More »Red Hot Chili Peppers Go Full 'We Didn't Start the Fire' on New Song 'Poster Child'
The Red Hot Chili Peppers go full “We Didn’t Start the Fire” on their new song, “Poster Child,” from their upcoming album, Unlimited Love, out April 1 via Warner Records. The track boasts some classic Chili Peppers instrumentals, with returning guitarist John Frusciante’s funk riffs flitting over Flea and Chad …
Read More »Turnstile Proves There's No 'Mystery' to the Hardcore Band's Success on 'Kimmel'
Turnstile returned to late-night Wednesday, delivering a high-octane version of the song “Mystery” onJimmy Kimmel Live. The track served as the lead single for the group’s critically acclaimed 2021 LP,Glow On, which came in at number 8 onRolling Stone‘s list of the 50 best albums of the year. The Baltimore-based …
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