Here’s to Ronnie Spector, the loudest noise of the 20th century, the queen of the New York dolls, the ultimate rock & roll goddess. She belted her way into history with the Ronettes’ 1963 hit “Be My Baby,” flexing the bombastic power of her raw young voice, all brash passion …
Read More »Third Man Preps Vintage Carole King Concert — and Lucy Dacus Gets in on the Fun, Too
Third Man Records‘ Vault Packages have incorporated artists outside of Jack White for some time, from Eddie Vedder to Bob Dylan. Now, the label will spotlight Carole King in the archival live album Home Again. Recorded at Central Park‘s Great Lawn in front of more than 100,000 fans on May …
Read More »'500 Greatest Albums' Podcast: How Liz Phair Remade Indie Rock on 'Exile in Guyville'
Back in 1993, a young songwriter named Liz Phair came out of nowhere to drop one of the Nineties’ defining albums: Exile in Guyville. Liz Phair came from the Chicago indie-rock scene, but she had a new story to tell: the secret life of an ordinary twentysomething woman, grappling with …
Read More »BTS' Suga, RM and Jin Test Positive for Covid-19
UPDATE 12/25: BTS members RM and Jin have also tested positive for Covid-19, with their diagnosis coming less than 24 hours after it was revealed that BTS’ Suga was infected. The K-pop superstars’ Big Hit Music management announced Christmas morning that both RM and Jin tested positive Saturday; both received …
Read More »Wizkid Indulges in Beauty in 'Made in Lagos (Deluxe)' Short Film
Wizkid has brought three Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition tracks to life in a new short film. Directed by Kuukua Eshun and Wizkid himself, the work showcases the celebrated singer’s keen fashion sense and commitment to dazzling cinematography. Functioning as an extended music video, Made In Lagos (Deluxe) illustrates his …
Read More »Aaliyah's First Posthumous Song in Nearly a Decade, 'Poison' Featuring the Weeknd,' Has Arrived
For the first time in nearly a decade, a new posthumous Aaliyah track has arrived, with Blackground Records 2.0/Empire releasing “Poison,” featuring the Weeknd. The tender R&B ballad features Aaliyah and the Weeknd’s vocals drifting over atmospheric production, with synths that waver and percussion that lands with a sharp hit …
Read More »James Brown Estate Sold for a Reported $90 Million
James Brown‘s estate has sold the late singer’s music assets to Primary Wave, the publishing and management company announced on Monday, marking the latest blockbuster deal in the booming song acquisition market. Primary Wave didn’t comment on the financial details of the deal or how much of a stake it …
Read More »Earl Sweatshirt Previews New Album With Single 'Tabula Rasa'
Earl Sweatshirt will release a new album, Sick, on Jan. 14, 2022 via Tan Cressida/Warner Records. The rapper has previewed the release with “Tabula Rasa,” a single featuring rap duo Armand Hammer. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Joseph, which was filmed during the recording process …
Read More »Watch BTS Hit the Dance Floor With 'Butter' on 'Corden'
BTS transformed The Late Late Show into a nightclub with a lively performance of their hit single “Butter.” The appearance, which featured a light-up dance floor, was in celebration of the late night show’s 1,000th episode. The group’s performance comes on the heels of their four-night concert series in Los …
Read More »John Legend Sets 2022 Las Vegas Residency
John Legend is set to headline a Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting next April. On Monday, Legend shared the news on Twitter with a promotional video saying, “Get ready for Love in Las Vegas! My 2022 Vegas residency featuring your favorite songs …
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