Afrobeats star Davido is celebrating his reign as one of Nigeria’s leading pop acts with “Be There Still,” the latest single from his forthcoming album 5ive. “I want to have it all/Still dey find my resolve,” he sings over a rattling shakers, scattered log drumming, and bassy synths. The song …
Read More »The Best of SXSW Day Three: Big Freedia, Lily Seabird, Sunflower Bean, and More
Some of the biggest stars at SXSW 2025 spent the festival’s third full day of music at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch, where everyone from Julien Baker and Torres to Jessica Simpson and Lucinda Williams all showed up. Others were at Rolling Stone‘s Future of Music showcase, where música mexicana heartthrob …
Read More »Dierks Bentley and Stephen Wilson Jr. Look for Healing in a 'Cold Beer Can'
Few artists in mainstream country music have their finger on the pulse quite like Dierks Bentley. Just look at the rising artists he’s enlisted for past features: Billy Strings (“High Note”), Hardy and Breland (“Beers on Me”), Brothers Osborne (“Burning Man”), Molly Tuttle and Sierra Hull (a TV performance of …
Read More »Watch FKA Twigs Perform 'Numbers' for First Time in Almost 10 Years on 'Eusexua' Tour Kickoff
FKA Twigs is bringing her Eusexua and Caprisongs standouts on the road for the first time — and bringing back some fan-beloved deep cuts. On Thursday night, Twigs kicked off her Eusexua tour in Paris, bringing back some songs she hasn’t performed in nearly 10 years. Twigs opened her show …
Read More »Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Relive Their First Date on 'Sunset Blvd'
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are celebrating their love story on new single “Sunset Boulevard.” The ambient pop number was inspired by the couple’s first date on Los Angeles’ famed thoroughfare Sunset Blvd. “Sunset Boulevard” arrives alongside a music video directed by longtime Gomez collaborator Petra Collins, which features a …
Read More »Gene Simmons Reads the Weather and Freestyle Raps on the Local News
Gene Simmons partook in one of the most venerable local television news traditions we have: celebrities doing the weather report. On Thursday, the Kiss frontman stopped by Fox 11 in Los Angeles to join — and repeatedly neg — meteorologist Adam Krueger for the weekend weather report. The segment opened …
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 …
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