News Pil Trafa, Argentine Punk Pioneer, Dies at 62 The lead singer of Los Violadores died of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Lima, Peru By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pil Trafa, the musician best known as the lead singer of Los Violadores, died at his home in Lima,
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News Perfume Genius Covers “I Will Survive”: Listen Mike Hadreas says he recorded the “deathbed-y” take on the disco classic for a commercial pitch By Allison Hussey August 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius, May 2018 (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling) Facebook Twitter Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas shared a cover of Gloria
News Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 Set Times Revealed Single day tickets are still available— find out when to catch Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Flying Lotus, and many more By Pitchfork August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Phoebe Bridgers (Frank Ockenfels), St. Vincent (Zackery Michael), Erykah Badu (courtesy) Facebook Twitter This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival
News Ka Releases New Album A Martyr’s Reward Watch the music video for his new song “I Notice” By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Brownsville rapper Ka has shared a new album, A Martyr’s Reward, following last year’s Descendants of Cain. Today’s release comes with the music video for a new
Lil Nas X attends the BET Awards 2021. (Getty/Paras Griffin) Lil Nas X turned down a role in HBO’s critically-acclaimed Euphoria to focus on his music career and we have well and truly been robbed. The 22-year-old hitmaker told Variety in an interview published Wednesday (11 August) that, for now at least, he prioritises making
News Nanci Griffith, Folk and Country Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 68 The Grammy-winning artist was best known for “Love at the Five and Dime” and her cover of Julie Gold’s “From a Distance” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nanci Griffith performs in London, February 3, 2010. (Photo by Christie Goodwin/Redferns) Facebook Twitter
News Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Facing Lawsuit From Petty’s Attempted Rape Victim The woman claims the couple has been harassing and intimidating her in an effort to have her recant claims that Petty assaulted her in 1994 By Noah Yoo August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty, February 2020 (James
News PinkPantheress Shares New Song “Just for Me”: Listen Mura Masa produced the single from the London-based artist By Madison Bloom August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter PinkPantheress, photo by Jesse Crankson Facebook Twitter PinkPantheress, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter and TikTok sensation, has shared a new song. It’s called “Just for Me” and it’s produced by Mura
News Listen to Tierra Whack’s New Song “8” From EA Sports and Interscope’s new Madden NFL 22 soundtrack By Madison Bloom August 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack has released a new song called “8.” The track appears on the new soundtrack for EA Sports’ Madden
News The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle Announces New Book Devil House The singer-songwriter and author’s third novel is due January 2022 By Matthew Strauss August 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter John Darnielle, August 2015 (Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle has announced his third novel: Devil House is out January 25, 2022.
In the new single “Any Moment,” collaborators Le Sonic and Robert Lee prove once and for all that in jazz, and really any instrumentation-dominant genre of music, sometimes the notion that less is more isn’t just a notion – it’s the gospel truth. Le Sonic doesn’t try to get into our heads with a lot
News Bleachers to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests From Audiences Jack Antonoff wants to ensure that “every show will be as safe as possible” By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff (Photo by Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Bleachers is the latest act to require audience
News Navy Blue Shares New Video for “Primo”: Watch From the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album Navy’s Reprise By Madison Bloom August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Navy Blue in “Primo” visual (Directed by Devlin Claro). Facebook Twitter Brooklyn rapper Navy Blue has released a new music video for his Navy’s Reprise song “Primo.” The visual is
News Klein Announces New Album Harmattan, Shares Video for New Song “Hope Dealers”: Watch The British composer and multi-disciplinary artist’s record is out in November via Pentatone By Matthew Strauss August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Self-portrait by Klein Facebook Twitter The British composer and multi-disciplinary artist Klein has announced her new album Harmattan. The 11-track
News Jlin Remixes Galya Bisengalieva’s “Barsa-Kelmes”: Listen A new spin on a track from the Kazakh artist’s 2020 album Aralkum By Evan Minsker August 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Galya Bisengalieva, photo by Gwen Trannoy Facebook Twitter Kazakh artist Galya Bisengalieva has announced Aralkum Aralas—a collection of remixes of songs from her 2020 album Aralkum. It’s
When you listen to Calvyn Cass, you are intrigued, but not necessarily aware of just how eclectic he is. When you look at him, you want to look at him, more. Calvyn Cass is one of those individuals, you have to see to believe. Even after seeing him, you may be in denial over his
News NNAMDÏ Fractures Wrist in Scooter Accident, Will Miss Wilco and Sleater-Kinney Tour Dates His label and friends launched a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of surgery By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter NNAMDÏ (Dennis Eliott) Facebook Twitter Just before a scheduled show opening for Wilco and Sleater-Kinney this week, Chicago musician
News Kaytranada Announces 2021 North American Tour The Canadian artist will play shows in September, October, November, and December By Matthew Strauss August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kaytranada, photo by Liam MacRae Facebook Twitter Kaytranada is going out on a North American tour. The Canadian artist will play shows in September, October, November, and December,