A man encounters racism and strange creatures while unlocking the mystery of “a secret legacy” in the second trailer for Lovecraft Country, HBO’s upcoming horror drama series. Soundtracked by 070 Shake’s “The Pines,” the latest teaser — like its preceding first look — is permeated with the dread that was …
Read More »Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington Guest on Terrace Martin's Protest Song 'Pig Feet'
Terrace Martin dropped “Pig Feet” this week, a gut-wrenching new song featuring Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington, G Perico and battle rapper Daylyt. Clocking in at nearly six minutes, the clip opens with gunshots accompanied by the statement “This video is happening right outside your window.” A woman (credited as Britney …
Read More »Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Dua Saleh Releases Police Brutality Lament
Five days after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, Twin Cities artist and activist Dua Saleh has released “Body Cast,” a mournful missive that chronicles the trauma and violence caused by police brutality. The song begins with audio from a 2019 incident in which a cop enters …
Read More »Trump Opens Door for Violent Clash: 'I Don't Care' If MAGA Counter-Protests at White House
President Trump was asked about a tweet he shared where he seemed to be inviting his supporters to gather in counter-protest of those who might demonstrate again at the White House on Saturday night. Trump denied his intent was to provoke violence when asked about his Saturday morning tweet that …
Read More »Pearl Jam Show How Animated 'Retrograde' Video Came Together During COVID-19
Pearl Jam have shared a new video that offers a breakdown of how their animated video for “Retrograde” came together in the middle of a global pandemic. In the “Retrograde” video, released earlier this month, a man visits a fortune teller where, in the crystal ball, he sees a series …
Read More »Grimes Is Selling a Piece of Her Soul in Debut Online Art Exhibition
Grimes is taking the phrase “selling out” to a very literal extreme. That’s the title of her first online art exhibition, presented by Gallery Platform Los Angeles (May 28th through June 3rd) and Maccarone Los Angeles (May 28th through August 31st). But amid all the photographs, drawings, sketches, and other …
Read More »Hayley Williams Carseat Dances in 'Watch Me While I Bloom' Video
Hayley Williams dances it out in a car in the “Watch Me While I Bloom” lyric video, a track off her solo debut Petals for Armor. Accompanied by Williams’ creative director and photographer Lindsey Byrnes, Williams lip-syncs the track from the front seat while the duo dances to each pulsating …
Read More »Stephen Colbert Leads Virtual 'Bloomsday' Event Celebrating James Joyce's 'Ulysses'
Stephen Colbert will appear during a virtual marathon reading of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses, hosted by the New York venue Symphony Space. The event will take place June 16th, which is known as “Bloomsday,” as Ulysses takes place over the course of one day, June 16th, 1904, and the book’s …
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13 Reasons Why: Final Season The Liberty High senior class must face secrets from their past before they can make it to graduation. Clay Jensen (portrayed by Dylan Minnette) and his group of friends must reckon with the events of the past four years after they are confronted by an …
Read More »Jimmy Fallon, Billy Idol, the Roots Perform 'Dancing With Myself' at Home
Jimmy Fallon and his Tonight Show house band the Roots have been experimenting with “at-home remixes” during quarantine, using household objects to remotely perform iconic pop songs on the show. Last month, they teamed up with Sting for a socially distanced performance of “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” and now they’re …
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