Argentine electronic music pioneer Flavio Etcheto, who collaborated with icons such as Soda Stereo frontman Gustavo Cerati and the famed artist and producer Daniel Melero, died on Jan. 6 at the age of 52. He had been battling cancer for several years. Born in Buenos Aires, Etcheto had a prolific …
Read More »Watch Gayle Perform Breakout Hit 'Abcdefu' on Fallon
Up-and-coming artist Gayle made her late night TV debut on The Tonight Show to perform her single “Abcdefu.” Joined by a live band, the 17-year-old singer gave an impassioned performance on vocals and electric guitar. The song, released last August when the singer signed with Atlantic Records, has become a …
Read More »Swamp Dogg Teases Cheeky New Album 'I Need a Job…So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune'
Four years after his late-career comebackLove, Loss, and Auto-Tune, Swamp Dogg is returning next month with a brand-new collection of vocally-manipulated originals:I Need A Job…So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune will be released Feb. 25, on Don Giovanni Records. Swamp Dogg has remained as busy as ever in the years …
Read More »Morgan Wade to Reissue 'Reckless' With Bonus Tracks
Morgan Wade’s acclaimed debut album Reckless will get a refresh in 2022 with a deluxe edition due out Jan. 28. The project, which was originally released independently, will now feature six songs not found on the original version, including the newly released “Run.” Anchored by a descending three-note riff that …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers' Defamation Accuser Fails in Similar Suit Against 'SNL' Actress
The music producer suing Phoebe Bridgers for defamation can no longer pursue a separate defamation claim against singer-songwriter and former Saturday Night Live cast member Noël Wells, a judge has ruled. Los Angeles County Judge Gregory W. Alarcon dismissed Chris Nelson’s complaint against Wells at a court hearing on Wednesday, …
Read More »Young Dolph Murder Suspect Identified: 'There's Not Any Closure For Us'
Authorities identified a suspect Wednesday who’s wanted in connection with the murder of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery on Nov. 17. Justin Johnson, 23, is alleged to have shot Young Dolph while the rapper, born Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was visiting Makeda’s Cookies near Memphis International Airport. Johnson …
Read More »John Mayer Pulls Out of Dead & Company's Mexico Shows After Covid-19 Diagnosis
John Mayer has tested positive for Covid-19 and will no longer appear during Dead and Company‘s Playing in the Sand concerts in Mexico, which take place at Moon Palace resort in Cancún Jan. 7 to Jan. 10 and Jan. 13 through Jan. 16. “Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, …
Read More »Nell and the Flaming Lips Cover Nick Cave's 'Red Right Hand' on 'Colbert'
Nell and the Flaming Lips appeared on The Late Show for a joint performance of their collaborative Nick Cave cover “Red Right Hand.” The song, off their recent Cave tribute album Where the Viaduct Looms, took on a psychedelic vibe in the clip. The musicians released Where the Viaduct Loomsin …
Read More »The Weeknd Teases New Music, 'Dawn FM' Track List in New Trailer
UPDATE (1/5): The Weeknd has continued to trickle out more information about his impending new album, Dawn FM, this time sharing the full track list for the album. The list appeared at the end of a short teaser video that also included some new music. And while the clip didn’t …
Read More »Beatles' Famed Rooftop Concert to Screen in IMAX Theaters
The Beatles’ full rooftop concert at their Apple Corps headquarters in London will get a special limited theatrical release in IMAX later this month. The 60-minute feature will fittingly premiere Jan. 30, 53 years to the day after the Beatles staged their famous final public performance. The Beatles: Get Back …
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