Forlorn vocal samples meet a bludgeoning bass line in “Gone,” the first new track from the English producer Romare since 2016. “Gone” opens with a leisurely ramp-up: A chunky beat, closer to 100 beats per minute then the brisk 120 commonly associated with house music; a repeating synth melody built …
Read More »French Montana, DJ Khaled Lead New American Cancer Society Campaign
French Montana, DJ Khaled,JhenéAiko andKristin Chenowethjoined the American Cancer Society’s new “Get #YOUnited” campaign, designing limited-edition T-shirts to benefit the organization. The celebrities each spoke about how cancer has affected their lives in PSAs and written statements. “Someone near and dear to me was recently affected by breast cancer,” Khaled …
Read More »Harry Nilsson's Animated Film 'The Point!' Gets 50th Anniversary Digital Release
A year before Harry Nilsson achieved commercial success with 1971’s Nilsson Schmilsson, the late singer-songwriter released The Point!, a whimsical concept album that tells the story of a round-headed boy named Oblio who lives in a Pointed Village. As you may have guessed, the rest of the residents have conical …
Read More »See Omar Apollo Captain a Yacht in New 'Kickback' Video
Chicano R&B singer Omar Apollo hosts a luxe yacht party in his brand new video for “Kickback.” It’s the fourth single off his 2019 EP, Friends, which he self-released in April. In the Matthew Dillon Cohen-directed video, Apollo takes the kickback, or SoCal slang for “house party,” to the Mediterranean …
Read More »See Iggy Pop Croon in New Video 'Loves Missing'
A woman plays with a prism while Iggy Pop blocks the light with his head in the video for “Loves Missing,” a track off the former Stooge’s recent solo LP, Free. “She’s thinking about something we all need,” Pop croons. He eventually declares that “love’s absent,” explaining why the woman …
Read More »2019 Bluegrass Awards: Del McCoury, Billy Strings Win Big at IBMAs
The 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday night with Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers taking the top prize, Entertainer of the Year, with their very first nomination in that category. Mullins and band also shared the Collaborative Recording of the Year, for …
Read More »Watch Big Sean, A$AP Ferg Have One Bizarre Afternoon in 'Bezerk' Video
Big Sean and A$AP Ferg have released the music video for their latest collaboration “Bezerk,” produced by Hit-Boy. The clip was co-directed by the two rappers along with Mike Carson, and takes cues from the likes of Missy Elliott and Outkast in its bizarre, trippy visuals: What starts out as …
Read More »Of Monsters & Men Bring Their Hit Song 'Alligator' to 'Ellen'
Talk show stalwarts and Icelandic darlings Of Monsters & Men brought their “fever dream” to The Ellen DeGeneres Show Tuesday with a performance of their Number One hit, “Alligator.” Bedecked in Björk-like jewels and glittering pants, lead singer Nanna Bryndís belted out the band’s hit in front of an undulating …
Read More »Lana Del Rey Captivates at Norman Rockwell Tour-Opening New York Show
Lana Del Rey‘s “New York” show Saturday– the first leg of the Norman Fucking Rockwell Tour‘s lone East Coast gig – took over Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, a beachside venue just west of Fire Island and many miles past where city kids without cars are usually willing to …
Read More »She & Him Plot North American Holiday Tour
She & Him, the folk duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, will embark on a seven-date North American holiday tour this December. During the trek, they’ll perform their two Christmas records, the critically-acclaimed A Very She & Him Christmas from 2011 and 2016’s Christmas Party. The trek kicks off …
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