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 »Charley Crockett Covers Jerry Reed, Tom T. Hall on New Album 'Jukebox Charley'
Charley Crockett continues his hyper-prolific output with another new album set for spring 2022. Marking his third full-length in a little more than a year, Lil’ G.L. Presents: Jukebox Charley will be released April 22 and includes a new cover of Jerry Reed’s “I Feel for You” that’s out now. …
Read More »Is the Next Big Hit 15 Seconds Long?
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 »Robyn Reimagines Neneh Cherry's 'Buffalo Stance' on Vibey New Version
Neneh Cherry is takin’ it back to 1988 with the help of a fellow Swedish queen. On Thursday, Cherry dropped a vibey, reimagined version of her hit “Buffalo Stance” featuring Robyn on vocals and Mapei on its rap verse. “I love that I could write an essay with all the …
Read More »Angus Cloud Cameos in the Gritty New Video for Juice WRLD's Posthumous 'Cigarettes'
Euphoria’s Angus Cloud cameos in the raw new video for Juice WRLD’s posthumous single, “Cigarettes.” Directed by Steve Cannon, the video tells the story of a young man named Derek (Logan Shroyer) struggling with addiction, as his drinking gets him fired from his job and ruins his relationship with his …
Read More »Jacqueline Avant Murder Suspect Pleads No Contest, Faces Up to Life in Prison
A California man pleaded guilty Thursday to the shocking home-invasion slaying of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant inside the Beverly Hills residence she shared with her music legend husband Clarence Avant. Aariel Maynor, 30, gave his no contest plea in a Los Angeles courtroom, accepting his conviction on charges he broke into …
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