Brazilian Girls unveiled an uplifting new video for “Pirates.” The track is the band’s first single from their upcoming album, Let’s Make Love, out April 13th. Juan Gonzs directed the video, shot in Buenos Aires while the band toured Argentina. The clip blends footage of Brazilian Girls backstage at a …
Read More »How Michael and Janet Jackson Created the New Black Rock Star
In 1982, Michael Jackson wasn’t yet Michael Jackson, megastar. Before Thriller, the then–24-year-old had released five solo albums but was still defining his own sound separate from the success of the Jackson 5. He had won his first Grammy for Off the Wall‘s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and …
Read More »See Daryle Singletary's Haunting Final Performance of 'Old Violin'
Daryle Singletary, who died suddenly at home early on Monday morning, performed his last show on Saturday at Cowboy’s nightclub, a popular country-music venue in Lafayette, Louisiana. The final song Singletary and his band played during their live set was one originally written and recorded by the legendary Johnny Paycheck, …
Read More »Brian Fallon on New Solo Album 'Sleepwalkers,' Gaslight Anthem Reunion
When Brian Fallon answers the phone from his home in New Jersey to talk about his new solo album Sleepwalkers, the sound of young kids floods the background. “Sleepwalking is what you do all day long,” quips the father of two. “This isn’t even a record, it’s more of a …
Read More »See Keith Urban Invite a Tearful Chris Janson to Join the Grand Ole Opry
Chris Janson, who has performed more than 100 times on the Grand Ole Opry since making his debut on the 93-year-old radio show in 2013, will become the newest member of the country-music institution. Janson was surprised with an offer to join the Opry from Keith Urban, who was a …
Read More »Lady Gaga Cancels Remainder of Joanne World Tour Due to 'Severe Pain'
Lady Gaga announced Saturday morning that she is canceling the remainder of her Joanne World Tour due to “severe pain.” “I’m so devastated. I don’t know how to describe it. All I know is that if I don’t do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Details All-Star 'Black Panther' Soundtrack
Kendrick Lamar detailed the soundtrack for the upcoming Marvel superhero film Black Panther. The Grammy-winning rapper curated the 14-song soundtrack alongside Top Dawg Entertainment label head Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Lamar is featured on five tracks: the previously released “All the Stars” with SZA and “King’s Dead” with Jay Rock, …
Read More »Car Seat Headrest: Will Toledo on Why He Needed to Remake 'Twin Fantasy'
It’s a small room. More of a closet really. Toward the back, there’s an upright piano; on the left, a large Marshall guitar amplifier, a box of Pop-Tarts and an electric heater. On the floor, a backpack and a flimsy mattress where Car Seat Headrest mastermind Will Toledo has been …
Read More »See Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris Sing Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' at 2018 Grammys
Chris Stapleton and Emmylou Harris joined forces to pay tribute to Tom Petty at the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. As colorful images of flowers flashed on screens behind them, the two Nashville singers blended their voices on the title track to Petty’s 1994 Wildflowers album, a song …
Read More »Hear Julia Michaels' Sleek 'Fifty Shades Freed' Song 'Heaven'
Julia Michaels dropped a sleek new pop song, “Heaven.” The track is theBest New Artist-nominated singer’s contribution to the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack. “They say all good boys go to heaven / But bad boys bring heaven to you,” Michaels sings on the chorus. “You don’t realize the power they …
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