News Aaliyah Estate Releases Statement About “Unauthorized Projects” as Former Label Teases Music Release As rumors swirl about Aaliyah’s music arriving to streaming platforms, the estate reveals an “unscrupulous endeavor” to release the late singer’s music without transparency By Evan Minsker August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Aaliyah in 2000 (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Much of
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Comprised of nothing more than a brooding piano part and a dynamic lead vocal that could have brought me to my knees without any instrumental componentry beside it, Bailey Flores’ cover of Doja Cat’s smash “Kiss Me More” might be one of the few aesthetically reimagined covers I’ve heard all year long. From one angle,
News Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts Drops Out of 2021 Tour Following Medical Procedure “For once my timing has been a little off. I am working hard to get fully fit but I have today accepted on the advice of the experts that this will take a while.” By Evan Minsker August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter
April Rose Gabrielli will be a featured guest on Roger The Wild Child Show on Sunday August 8th, at 8 pm ET/5 PM PT. April Rose Gabrielli has just released her highly anticipated music video and single “Do You?” via Soho Records & AWAL/Sony. New Yorker, APRIL ROSE GABRIELLI, is a solo artist & rock
News The Offspring’s Drummer Pete Parada Leaving Band Due to Being Unvaccinated Parada, who joined the Offspring in 2007, says “it has been decided that [he is] unsafe to be around, in the studio, and on tour” because he’s been advised by his doctor not to get the COVID-19 vaccine By Matthew Strauss August 4,
News Unknown Mortal Orchestra Share Video for New Song “That Life”: Watch The Lydia Fine and Tony Blahd-directed clip stars a dancing blue puppet By Madison Bloom August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson, photo by Amanda Hugenquist Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra have shared a brand new single. “That Life” arrives
Norwegian rocker known for his virtuosic guitar skills and power vocals will play the lead character in the upcoming Rockin’ In Time feature film. Following an arduous worldwide hunt for a “diamond in the rough,” ― as described by casting director R. Scott Leisk ― Rockin’ In Time has snagged Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, Rocky Kramer, who
News Mia Doi Todd Announces Music Life Remix Album With Julia Holter, Georgia Anne Muldrow, More Listen to Dntel’s remix of “Little Bird” By Evan Minsker August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mia Doi Todd, photo by Azul Amaral Facebook Twitter Mia Doi Todd has announced Ten Views of Music Life, a collection of remixes for
What seems the most pivotal when it comes to an artist’s career? Soul power. What has been the most pivotal moment in your career? Leaving home and college for music. Talking about pivotal moments, new music coming? Can you chat with us about it? Still working on this album. New music next year… How are
Romania’s Roxen performs during the first semi-final of the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 on 18 May 2021. (Getty/KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP) Eurovision star Roxen has come out as non-binary in a powerful, open conversation with fans on TikTok. Roxen – real name Larisa Roxana Giurgiu – was chosen in 2020 to represent Romania
News DaBaby No Longer Playing Austin City Limits and iHeart Radio Music Festivals After Homophobic Remarks The rapper was previously dropped from Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, and Day N Vegas after his controversial and offensive Rolling Loud Miami comments By Matthew Strauss August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter DaBaby, September 2019 (Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
News Tierra Whack Shares New Song “Walk the Beat”: Listen “Fashion shows, fancy clothes/That’s just the way it goes.” By Evan Minsker August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack in 2019 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Tierra Whack is back with a new single called “Walk the Beat.” The club track features these repeated words:
News Shamir Announces New Book But I’m a Painter The musician’s first book is due out later this month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Shamir has announced his first book, But I’m a Painter. The mixed media chapbook comprises essays about paintings Shamir has made since he was 21
DaBaby performs on stage during Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on 25 July 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty/Rich Fury) DaBaby has issued a limp apology after his ugly “homophobic” rant about gay people and those living with HIV that led to several festivals dropping him. The rapper apologised in a lengthy statement Monday
News Grouper, Obongjayar, Dave, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Derek Abella Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it.
News The Weeknd Previews New Song in “The Dawn Is Coming” Video: Watch With a nearly two-minute teaser of new music, he’s ushering in his next era: “IT STARTS TONIGHT” By Allison Hussey August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Weeknd (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) Facebook Twitter The Weeknd shared a nearly two-minute preview of
News Ariana Grande Headlining New Fortnite Concert Series “The Rift Tour” takes place from August 6-8 in the game By Madison Bloom August 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ariana Grande (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia). Facebook Twitter Ariana Grande is the next artist who will host a concert in the online multiplayer game Fortnite.
News DaBaby Dropped From Lollapalooza 2021 Following Homophobic Remarks “Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love. With that in mind, DaBaby will no longer be performing at Grant Park tonight.” By Madison Bloom August 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter DaBaby, November 2019 (Gary Miller/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Today (August 1) on the final day of