Omar Apollo‘s short-lived El Buki hair finally served a purpose. On Thursday, Latin Mafia released their flowy, sad boy cumbia “Hecho Para Ti,” featuring vocals from Apollo, as they channeled the late Eighties and early Nineties in their video. The video captures retro, VHS-style footage of the Mexican trio performing …
Read More »Malcolm Todd Steps Into the Pop Arena With Knockout Debut
Malcolm Todd wants to be the next Main Pop Boy — and his debut album Malcolm Todd proves that he’s willing to fight for it, even if he gets a little bloody and bruised in the process. There’s been a noticeable absence of Bieber-esque figures in pop music for a …
Read More »Omar Apollo Drops Tearjerker 'Te Maldigo' Ahead of Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer'
Omar Apollo is a sad boy in Mexico City in the new video for “Te Maldigo.” On Thursday, the Mexican American heartthrob released the Luca Guadagnino-directed music video for the track, which translates to “I Curse You,” from the upcoming film, Queer. The video captures Apollo singing the heartbreak track …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Reveals 2024 Camp Flog Gnaw Lineup: André 3000, Kaytranada, Playboi Carti
Tyler, the Creator has revealed the complete lineup for Camp Flog Gnaw 2024, the 10th iteration of his annual music festival hosted on the Dodger Stadium grounds in Los Angeles. The rapper will take the stage at the two-day event with additional performances from André 3000, Kaytranada, Playboi Carti, Sexyy …
Read More »Mustafa's 'Dunya' is a Gorgeous Treatise on Rage and Faith
After making a name for himself as a behind-the-scenes pop songwriter (Camila Cabello, the Weeknd), Toronto-bredMustafa introduced himself as a major voice with 2021’s When Smoke Rises, an EP-length meditation on mourning after the death of his late friend, the rapper Smoke Dawg. In the meantime, the folk-leaning singer has …
Read More »Omar Apollo Reveals He Has a Sex Scene With Daniel Craig in 'Queer'
Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming film Queer is going to have at least one steamy sex scene featuring two (very different) heartthrobs. In a new Interview Magazine conversation with fellow Queer star Drew Starkey, Omar Apollo revealed that he filmed a sex scene with Daniel Craig. “I had to get on the …
Read More »Omar Apollo Drops Keone and Mari Madrid-Choreographed 'Drifting' Video
Omar Apollo is honoring some of his favorite choreographers with his new video. On Tuesday, the Mexican American star released the visual for God Said No‘s “Drifting,” featuring choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid. “I’m so tired of climbing/I can’t let go/Maybe I should let go,” sings Apollo on the …
Read More »Omar Apollo Is the Sweet, Moody Pop Polymath We Need
At the midpoint of his second studio album, God Said No, Omar Apollo’s vocals tumble out in Spanish for the first and only time on the record. “Cantando en otro lenguaje pa que no me entiendes,” the Mexican American musician sings over featherlight harmonies and lulling violins on “Empty.” On …
Read More »Omar Apollo Announces He'll Launch 'God Said No' Tour This Fall
Omar Apollo has been hard at work on his latest album, God Said No — and now he’s sharing that he’ll launch an accompanying tour to coincide with the album. The tour will kick off on August 20, starting in Apollo’s hometown of Indianapolis. He’ll then work his way through …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Saweetie, Omar Apollo, 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, Billie Eilish returns in shades of blue with her third studio album, Saweetie is unstoppable in a glossy new single, and Omar Apollo puts his heart on …
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