Hip-hop is so much more than the most popular genre on the planet right now; truth be told, it’s the center of western culture, and it takes a special kind of artist to advance its narrative beyond the bar as it’s presently been set. Nonetheless, up-and-coming rapper ALYST sounds intent on aiming as high as
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News Introducing Pitchfork’s 25th Anniversary Project A note from Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel By Puja Patel October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Lindsay Ballant Facebook Twitter I was nine years old when Pitchfork published its first review in 1996: It was a 132-word assessment of the Amps’ Pacer. I lived outside of Baltimore in an
News Billie Eilish Rails Against Texas Abortion Law at Austin City Limits: “My Body, My Fucking Choice” “When they made that shit a law, I almost didn’t want to do the show because I wanted to punish this fucking place for allowing that to happen here.” By Evan Minsker October 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Billie
News Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Break Up “Thank you to all who have recorded and performed with us. Thao and Adam are each moving on to pursue other projects.” By Evan Minsker October 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Thao & the Get Down Stay Down at Sundance 2016 (Fred Hayes/Getty Images for Sundance
News Watch Kacey Musgraves Perform “Justified” and “Camera Roll” on SNL Owen Wilson hosted the episode, the opener for Saturday Night Live’s 47th season By Allison Hussey October 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kacey Musgraves (Still from NBC’s Saturday Night Live). Facebook Twitter Kacey Musgraves was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this week, the
News Bad Bunny, Tainy, and More Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “Safaera” The rights holder for DJ Playero’s Playero 37 mixtape claims the artists did not obtain a license to sample three tracks for the YHLQMDLG track “Safaera” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bad Bunny, May 2021 (Rich Fury/Getty Images for
News Courtney Barnett Shares Online “Interactive Stem Mixer” Listeners can tweak the mix for Things Take Time, Take Time tracks “Rae Street,” “Before You Gotta Go,” and “Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To” on her website By Matthew Ismael Ruiz October 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Courtney Barnett performs in Auckland, New Zealand,
News The Alchemist and Mavi Share Video for New Song “Miracle Baby”: Watch The first song from the producer’s forthcoming This Thing of Ours Vol. 2 EP By Alphonse Pierre October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mavi in the Alchemist’s “Miracle Baby,” directed by Daniel Reagan Facebook Twitter The Alchemist has shared the first song from
News Katy B Announces New EP, Shares New Song “Open Wound”: Listen Peace and Offerings is out at the end of the month By Allison Hussey October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Katy B, photo by Jessica Madavo Facebook Twitter Katy B has shared another new song, her second of the year. It’s called “Open Wound”
News Adele’s Return Possibly Teased with “30” Billboards “30 will be a drum n bass record to spite you,” Adele wrote on Instagram two years ago By Matthew Strauss October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adele, March 2017 (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Adele fans have spotted at least two “30” billboards, sparking speculation that new
The effervescently vibrant singer, songwriter, actor and award winning activist Ryan Cassata lit up the Bellport Brewing Company like fireworks plunging into the night sky and shattering the darkness. Like a seductive alchemist Ryan artfully transformed private anguish into a native of truth…. To say Ryan dazzled the crowded venue is an understatement. He seduced
When a song is born the world is altered in an instant. Each song is as magical to the artist as well as the world. Jon Butcher’s album “Special Day” makes life a little bit sweeter and as humans it is our right to relish every moment. Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist Jon Butcher is
News LCD Soundsystem to Launch Brooklyn Residency Next Month A 20-date run at Brooklyn Steel marks the group’s first shows in 3 years By Jazz Monroe October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy at Coachella 2010 (Michael Buckner/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter LCD Soundsystem have announced a 20-date residency at Brooklyn Steel that will
News Watch the Flaming Lips Perform “Mother I’ve Taken LSD” on Fallon From last year’s American Head By Allison Hussey October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne (Still via YouTube) Facebook Twitter The Flaming Lips appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night (September 30), performing “Mother I’ve Taken LSD”
This is a lively single. “Olivia” hasn’t allowed a pandemic and global dissention get it down. People are still in love, building lives together, tackling whatever twists that come their way. The drama of human hearts never ends. We’re always looking within, as well, turning our gaze to the road behind us so we remember
News Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Eminem Set for 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg will join them in February By Allison Hussey September 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter 2022 Super Bowl Half Time Show Facebook Twitter Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg will all take the
News Empath Share Video for New Song “Born 100 Times”: Watch The Philadelphia band’s first new single since 2019’s Active Listening: Night on Earth By Evan Minsker September 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Empath, photo by Marie Lin Facebook Twitter The Philadelphia rock band Empath have returned with a new song. “Born 100 Times” is their
Shirley Manson of Garbage performs on stage at Alhambra Theatre on 17 July 2019 in Dunfermline, Scotland. (Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns) Shirley Manson shared that she identifies with the “idea of non-binary” as she looks back on her history as the lead singer of Garbage. Manson spoke to the Scotsman as the band celebrated the 20th anniversary