Grimes has set her eyes on the future of pop music: Adéla. On Friday, the Slovakian pop star — who was discovered as a contestant on Netflix’s Dream Academy last year — released the video for her single “Machine Girl,” featuring a cameo from Grimes. The Mitch Dequilettes-directed video sees …
Read More »Nicky Jam Releases 'Sunshine,' His First Project Since Trump Endorsement Drama
Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump. On Friday, the reggaeton artist dropped the eight-track EP, Sunshine, including collaborations with Geo and 4Rain. “This album is incredibly special to me because it represents a new stage in my artistic …
Read More »Kacey Musgraves' Dog Is Her Ride or Die on New Song 'She's My Bitch'
Kacey Musgraves premiered an ode to her best friend during her performance at the new Nashville venue, The Pinnacle. “She’s My Bitch” arrived in the middle of the set in celebration of the country musician’s Australian cattle dog, who is “so spicy, her name is Pepper.” “She’s black and white, …
Read More »Sean McConnell Kills Old Habits on New Album 'Skin': 'It's the Demolition of Myself'
It takes a lot to throw Sean McConnell for a loop. The veteran singer-songwriter is as comfortable writing and recording his own songs as he is collaborating or producing with some of the biggest artists in music. So when he set off on a European tour in 2023, he didn’t …
Read More »See Father John Misty Debut Unreleased Song 'The Dead Mouse One' on 'Colbert'
Father John Misty visited The Late Show Thursday to debut a new song titled “The Dead Mouse One.” Rather than showcasing a track off his new album Mahashmashana, the singer-songwriter instead opted for an exclusive performance of an acoustic ballad about, as the title suggests, a mouse that died. “A …
Read More »Tori Amos Surprise-Releases New Companion Album for Children's Book
Tori Amos has surprise-released a new album to accompany her upcoming children’s book, Tori and the Muses. The nine-track album, The Music of Tori and the Muses, hit streaming services Friday, Feb. 28, ahead of the book’s March 4 release. Amos made the album with many of her frequent collaborators, …
Read More »R.E.M. Reunite Again — Seriously — to Play 'Pretty Persuasion' at Hometown Show
R.E.M. just keep reuniting. Thursday night, Feb. 27, the band that has repeatedly insisted they’ll never do a full-fledged reunion, took the stage at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia to perform with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s R.E.M. cover band. Near the end of the gig in R.E.M.’s …
Read More »Sean Combs Coerced 'I Want to Work for Diddy' Contestant into Sex, Lawsuit Claims
A new lawsuit alleges disgraced music mogul Sean Combs repeatedly sexually assaulted a female contestant on the first season his VH1 reality show I Want to Work for Diddy. The contestant, Kendra Haffoney, claims the abuse took place in 2007 after she was selected as a finalist for the first …
Read More »Lisa, Halsey, Djo, 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, an explosive track from Lisa‘s solo debut LP, a punk rock shiner from Halsey, and Djo‘s latest soft rock trip down memory lane. Plus, new music …
Read More »Natalia Lafourcade Unlocks Her Truth With Spiritual New Song 'Cancionera'
Last year,NataliaLafourcade released a sumptuous live album recorded at Carnegie Hall. Now, the Mexican artist returns to the haunting moods of her previous studio effort — 2022’sDe Todas las Flores— with a new single, “Cancionera,” that gathers together and cherishes her own identity as a spiritual songstress. “This song came …
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