Sean “Diddy” Combs penned an emotional tribute to Andre Harrell, the music executive and Uptown Records founder who died Thursday from heart failure at age 59. “I honestly still can’t believe it,” Combs wrote on Instagram. “I’ve got to give myself the reality of this in doses. Because I can’t …
Read More »RS Charts: Fredo Bang, Jackboy, Surf Mesa Lead May's Breakthrough 25 Chart
Baton Rouge rapper Fredo Bang tops the May edition of Rolling Stone’s Breakthrough 25 chart, pulling in nearly 23 million on-demand audio streams in April and topping his March total by nearly 13 million streams. Two years after his breakout single “Oouuh,” the 24-year-old has seen his biggest monthly streams …
Read More »Justin and Hailey Bieber Debut Facebook Watch Series in Quarantine
Facebook Watch, the social platform’s destination for original video content, has announced The Biebers on Watch, a new series that follows the quarantine life of Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber. “Justin and Hailey Bieber open up their home and marriage to offer an exclusive look at their life …
Read More »Moby Grapples With 'Too Much Change' on Expansive New Song
Moby has shared a sprawling new song, “Too Much Change,” from his forthcoming album, All Visible Objects, out May 15th. “Too Much Change” ebbs and flows between a soft jazz shuffle and heady ambiance before quickly ramping into a bustling dance floor beat. Singer Apollo Jane provides vocals on the …
Read More »The 1975 Hosting 'Enriched' Listening Party of Debut Album With Spotify
Before they release their new albumNotes on a Conditional Form in May, the 1975 will host a listening party of their 2013 self-titled debut through Spotify. The streaming app will utilize the Storylines function to make for an “enriched experience.” The 1975 listening party will begin at 2pm EST on …
Read More »Nick Cave Covers T. Rex's 'Cosmic Dancer' for New Tribute Album 'Angelheaded Hipster'
Nick Cave shared a tender interpretation of T. Rex‘s “Cosmic Dancer,” the first offering from the upcoming tribute compilation, Angelheaded Hipster, which was produced by the late Hal Willner. The record will arrive September 4th via BMG. For his cover, Cave transformed “Cosmic Dancer” into a poignant piano ballad buoyed …
Read More »Evanescence Filmed Their 'Wasted on You' Video in Isolation
Self-isolation and social distancing from COVID-19 have put a halt on most film productions, including music videos. But some acts, like Evanescence, have found a way to create fitting visuals for their songs while stuck in quarantine. On Friday, the band released “Wasted on You,” the first track from their …
Read More »Lady Gaga Enlists Ariana Grande, Elton John, Blackpink for 'Chromatica' LP
Lady Gaga has enlisted Ariana Grande, Elton John and Blackpink for her upcoming album, Chromatica. The pop star previously announced she would postpone its releasein the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. It was originally slated for April 10th. “I will announce a new 2020 release date soon. This is such …
Read More »Charli XCX Unveils Electro-Pop Stunner, 'Claws'
Charli XCX dropped a new pop gem, “Claws,” off her upcoming quarantine album, How I’m Feeling Now, out May 15th. Produced by 100 Gecs‘ Dylan Brady, the electro-pop track centers around the chorus — “I like everything about you” — with tropical artwork to match its lyrics: “I’m not shy, …
Read More »Jackson Browne Drops New Song for Earth Day, 'Downhill From Everywhere'
Jackson Browne unveiled a sleek new song, “Downhill From Everywhere,” just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd). The song will be released as a singlepaired with his recent track “A Little Soon to Say” as the B-side. Both will be included on his upcoming studio album, out October 9th. …
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