Last week President Trump went back to an often-used excuse he deploys when facing backlash for saying dumb things: sarcasm. But Trump historically has run into problems while attempting to bail himself out of trouble with the word, thanks to his inconsistency in using it correctly and how obvious and …
Read More »Michelle Obama Reveals Her New Life Path in Netflix Documentary Clip
Netflix has released the first look atBecoming, an original documentary that follows former First Lady Michelle Obama on a 34-city tour around the country. The film premieres May 6th on the streaming platform. The 2019 tour sees her meeting with community and youth groups across the U.S., answering questions about …
Read More »SuperM Set Unprecedented Live Streaming Concert to Give Back to Fans
When SuperM made their debut last fall, the seven members of the Korean supergroup said they wanted to use their platform to bring something fresh to the industry and to raise the bar for the K-pop scene. This weekend, SuperM — assembled from four of the most popular K-pop groups …
Read More »Rufus Wainwright Drops Animated 'Alone Time' Video
Rufus Wainwright dropped the wistful “Alone Time,” the final track on his upcoming album, Unfollow the Rules, out July 10th via BMG. The song is accompanied by an animated clip, as handwritten lyrics take a dreamy adventure through a window and out into the world — passing flowers, cars, and …
Read More »Rolling Stones Drop New Song, 'Living in a Ghost Town'
The Rolling Stones have released the brand-new song “Living in a Ghost Town” to tide fans over until they’re able to reschedule the upcoming leg of their No Filter tour. It’s their first original composition since “Doom and Gloom” and “One More Shot” came out on their 2012 compilation album …
Read More »Missy Elliott Transforms into Vibrant Museum Art in New 'Cool Off' Video
Missy Elliott springs to life as various pieces of art in a museum in the new video for “Cool Off.” It’s the final single to receive a visual from her 2019 EP, Iconology. In the Daniel Russell-directed clip, the rapper appears as a bronze statue that begins to sing, surrounded …
Read More »Jason Isbell Supports Indie Record Stores With Early 'Reunions' Release
Good news for fans eager to hear the new Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit album, Reunions: There is now a way to get it early. On Wednesday, the singer announced plans to release the album exclusively to independent record stores in the U.S. and Canada on May 8th, one …
Read More »'Better Call Saul' Season 5 Finale Recap: Survival Skills
Better Call Saul just concluded its fifth, and best, season. A review of the finale, “Something Unforgivable,” coming up just as soon as I show you the surprise in my frunk… “Am I bad for you?” —Jimmy What if we’re looking at this all wrong? We’ve assumed for a long …
Read More »Deerhoof Mull Humanity's Big Goodbye on New Song ”Farewell' Symphony'
Avant-garde indie stalwarts Deerhoof unveiled a boisterous new track, “‘Farewell’ Symphony” from their upcoming album, Future Teenage Cave Artists, out May 29th via Joyful Noise Recordings. “‘Farewell’ Symphony” is a frenetic cut, but Deerhoof expertly control the chaos as clattering drums, grizzly guitar riffs and singer Satomi Matsuzaki’s airy vocals …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Elephant Castle, 'Cool to Be Unhappy'
Alt-rock musician Phil Danyew spent the last six years touring and playing keys with Foster the People. “Now, I’m off in a cave making my own music again,” the multi-instrumentalist said on March 2nd. About a month later, he released “Cool to Be Unhappy,” the debut single from his new …
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