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 »Chappell Roan Gets the Job Done on Rousing Single 'The Giver'
Chappell Roan has finally dropped her rollicking country single, “The Giver.” After debuting the upbeat track on Saturday Night Live in November, Roan has been teasing the song for weeks, both on social media and on billboards around the U.S. The song, produced by Dan Nigro, features a lively, stomping …
Read More »Cuco Pulls Inspiration From L.A. Car Culture and Chicano Soul to Announce Album 'Ridin'
Cuco is ready to pay homage to the rich culture and soul music of Los Angeles on his new album. Today, the Mexican American star announced his album Ridin’, out May 9, as he shared the silly video for “My 45,” featuring Jean Carter. “Get your seats buckled,” Cuco wrote …
Read More »Lil Nas X Is a Perfect Ken in 'Hotbox' Music Video
After a week of dropping new songs Lil Nas X has debuted his new single “Hotbox.” The innuendo-filled track arrives alongside an Elias Talbot-directed music video that evokes a vibrant Barbie pink aesthetic. “Hotbox” was produced by Take a Daytrip, Omer Fedi, and Ojivolta, and follows the heels of four …
Read More »Chappell Roan, Selena Gomez, Haim, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week,love is in the air, even though it’s a month after Valentine’s Day. Chappell Roan goes country as she touts her status as a generous lover, Selena …
Read More »Gwen Stefani Is Unbreakable on Acoustic Single 'Still Gonna Love You'
Gwen Stefani has shared a new song, “Still Gonna Love You,” alongside the deluxe edition of her most recent LP. The album, Bouquet Deluxe, features acoustic renditions of all of the songs on Bouquet, which dropped in November. “Still Gonna Love You” was co-written by Finneas and sees Stefani sharing …
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