Thom Yorke has quietly been on a bit of a tear the past year or so. In 2024, his side project the Smile — with Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and jazz drummer Tom Skinner — put out two dazzling albums of crinkly art-rock, Wall of Eyes and Cutouts. He also …
Read More »Kid Cudi Opens 'New Era' With Reflective Single 'Neverland'
Kid Cudi has shared an evocative new single, “Neverland.” It marks the musician’s first new music of 2025 and comes ahead of the premiere of his short film,Neverland,directed by Ti West and produced by Monkeypaw Productions, at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The pensive song builds to a rousing …
Read More »J-Hope Previews 'Hope on the Stage' Grand Finale in Concert Film Trailer
J-Hope is closing his Hope on the Stage Tour with a bang. The musician has shared the official trailer for Hope on the Stage in Japan: Live Viewing, the concert film capturing the final show of his headlining tour. The film will broadcast live from the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, …
Read More »Shakira Reflects on 20 Years of 'Hips Don't Lie': 'It Changed My Story'
Shakira returned to The Tonight Show for the second time this week to discuss the anniversary of her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” and her current record-breaking tour. The Colombian singer, who performed “Hips Don’t Lie” alongside Wyclef Jean earlier this week for the late-night show, said that the song …
Read More »Maren Morris' Big Hooks Hide Private Wounds
“Feels like the worst year/ is always the one you’re in,” Maren Morris laments at the beginning of the loose-limbed “Carry Me Through,” which pops up near the end of the singer-songwriter’s fourth album. That plaint is tinged with hard-won wisdom — she’s reminding herself that while life’s journey might …
Read More »Watch Rilo Kiley Revisit Fan Favorite 'Silver Lining' on 'Kimmel'
Rilo Kiley appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their song 2007 song “Silver Lining.” The indie band, led by Jenny Lewis, took the late-night show stage for an intimate performance that focused on the music rather than dramatic production, offering a tease of their current tour. The group, who …
Read More »Daaaaa Pope: Leo XIV's Election Elicits Bounty of Chicago-Style Memes, No Ketchup
The election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday was a monumental day for Catholics all over the world — as well as posters everywhere. The former Cardinal Robert Prevost made history as the first American pope, and specifically the first pope from the great city of Chicago. Yes, the new …
Read More »Eminem Stalker Convicted After Second Home Invasion
Eminem’s stalker was found guilty of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking after breaking into the rapper’s home outside of Detroit for a second time last summer, The Detroit News reports. Matthew David Hughes, 32, was convicted earlier this week after a short trial that began Tuesday (May 6) and …
Read More »Grupo Firme Level Up With Anticipated Album 'Evolucion'
Grupo Firme’s new album Evolución is here. On Friday, the Mexican band released their latest studio album offering, which as the title suggests, is a step up for the band. The new LP includes original collaborations with Gloria Trevi, Joss Favela, and Carolina Ross. “The process of creating the album …
Read More »Reba McEntire Opens 2025 ACM Awards With All-Star Medley of Country Classics
The ACM Awards celebrated its 60th anniversary with a trip through history, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the last six decades. The slot made for a tour of the musical and lyrical changes in country music over time and featured some of the genre’s most …
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