The Chicago Bulls were forced to remove all six of the NBA team’s championship banners — captured during Michael Jordan’s Nineties reign — after they were inadvertently damaged by pyrotechnics during Disturbed’s concert at Chicago’s United Center. The United Center confirmed Friday that the banners each suffered “minor damage” from …
Read More »Rema Riles Up a Rowdy Crowd of Afrobeats Lovers To Close Out Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase
While Houston is the Texas town better known to serve Afrobeats lovers, Rema fans flocked to Austin for his headlining set that closed out Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase. Rappers Samara Cyn and Anycia, who took the stage before him, couldn’t contain their excitement for Rema’s show either — …
Read More »The Best of SXSW Day Four: St. Vincent, Jackie Venson, Grupo Frontera, and More
SXSW 2025 headed into the weekend with a Friday night full of surprises. On one stage, an under-the-radar appearance from Texas’ own St. Vincent; on another, a vaudeville performance by actor John C. Reilly‘s new creation. In every other available space in town, there were great new artists, local legends, …
Read More »ZZ Top's Frank Beard Stepping Away From Band's Tour Due to 'Health Issue'
ZZ Top have announced that longtime drummer Frank Beard has “temporarily stepped away” from the band’s current tour due to health issues. According to the band’s management, Beard’s unspecified health procedure requires “his focus in the near term.” “He is looking forward to a speedy recovery,” they added. The Rock …
Read More »Eddie Vedder Joins Jack White for 'Rockin' in the Free World' in Japan
Jack White’s fans at his show at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on Saturday were treated to a surprise performance by Eddie Vedder. During White’s encore, which included the White Stripes songs “Hypnotize” and “Seven Nation Army,” White launched into Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with his band. White …
Read More »Bon Iver Duets With Danielle Haim on Swooning, Strange 'If Only I Could Wait'
Bon Iver is back with two more SABLE, fABLE tracks, “If Only I Could Wait,” featuring guest vocals from Danielle Haim, and “Walk Home.” “If Only I Could Wait” is an epic duet that manages to be at once swooning and a little strange as static-y percussion pitter-patters beneath a …
Read More »Playboi Carti Recruits Kendrick Lamar and Four Other Takeaways From His New Album
You’d be forgiven for thinking this day would never come. Playboi Carti’s new album, simply titled Music, is finally here. With a whopping 30 tracks, it’s proven to be a bountiful feast for Carti fans who have been clamoring for new music since he began teasing Music at the end …
Read More »Calvin Harris Steps Back Into the Booth on 'Smoke the Pain Away'
Calvin Harris stepped back into the booth for his latest record, “Smoke the Pain Away,” marking his first appearance as the sole vocalist on one of his own singles since 2016. Leading vocals, production, and songwriting, the DJ and producer tapped into the country and dance music fusion that bubbled …
Read More »Will Smith Meets Up With Doechii to Re-create Viral 'Anxiety' Dance From 'Fresh Prince'
Thank TikTok for this reunion and crossover! On Friday, Will Smith shared a video of himself re-creating an iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air scene with co-star Tatyana Ali to the tune of “Anxiety” by Doechii— who also makes an appearance in the video. The clip, which reimagines a scene from …
Read More »Marianne Faithfull Draws on 'As Tears Go By' on Posthumous 'Burning Moonlight'
Marianne Faithfull takes inspiration from her first single on the new posthumous song, “Burning Moonlight,” which will appear on an upcoming EP of the same name, out June 6. The title track is a moving acoustic ballad inspired by the opening line of “As Tears Go By,” Faithfull’s debut single, …
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