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Bobby Shmurda (a.k.a. Ackquille Pollard) will be eligible for release from prison next month, the New York State Department of Corrections told the New York Times. The Brooklyn rapper had been denied parole in September 2020, but a review by the New York State Department of Corrections restored his credit for good behavior. He will

Open Mike Eagle has posted a new freestyle in tribute to the late MF DOOM, whose death was announced on New Year’s Eve. Over a beat by Illingsworth, Eagle reflects on hearing KMD’s “Peachfuzz” in his youth, as well as working with DOOM on “Phantoms” and “Police Myself.” “Who the fuck ever gets to rock

Alexi Laiho, the frontman of Finnish power metal greats Children of Bodom, died last week at home in Finland, a press statement from his publicist confirms. Laiho, a guitar virtuoso who also played in Bodom After Midnight, Sinergy, and several other metal groups, had suffered from long-term health issues, according to the statement. He was

Foo Fighters have shared their new song “No Son of Mine,” the second single from their forthcoming album Medicine at Midnight. Take a listen, and find a handwritten note from the Foos, below. “This is the kind of song that just resides in all of us and if it makes sense at the time, we

Gerry Marsden, leader of the Merseybeat quartet Gerry & the Pacemakers, has died. Marsden’s friend Pete Price—a broadcaster based in Liverpool—broke the news on social media earlier today (January 3), stating that Marsden died following a short illness stemming from a heart infection. Marsden’s death was subsequently confirmed by the BBC. He was 78 years

Enigmatic UK group the KLF have surfaced, officially releasing a selection of songs to streaming services for the first time. The eight-track compilation Solid State Logik 1 appeared without fanfare on the first day of 2021, nearly three decades after they delivered an outrageous performance at the 1992 BRIT Awards, fired machine-gun blanks into the

Bad Bunny has shared a new video for “Booker T,” the latest single from El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo. It’s named for the professional wrestling superstar, who appears in the video. Take a look below. Bad Bunny issued El Último Tour del Mundo at the end of November—his third album of 2020, following YHLQMDLG and

Harry Styles has shared the music video for his Fine Line song “Treat People With Kindness.” He stars in the clip alongside Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In the visual, Styles is performing at a nightclub where Waller-Bridge is in attendance; she then joins him on stage for a dance routine. Check out the video, directed

Eugene Wright, the jazz bassist known for his time with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, has died, Brubeck Family Legacy Records announced. A cause of death was not revealed. Eugene Wright was 97 years old. Eugene Wright was born in Chicago in 1923. Growing up, he played the cornet before he learned to play the upright

On January 8, Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb will release GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1—an album featuring new versions of songs from the Gibb family’s catalog. Ahead of the record’s release, he’s shared a new version of 1968’s “Words,” now featuring Dolly Parton. Take a listen to the duet below. The 12-track GREENFIELDS includes

Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy are continuing their covers series with a rendition of Lou Reed’s Legendary Hearts closer “Rooftop Garden.” The cover features Cretan lute player George Xylouris (of Xylouris White). Check out the accompanying music video, directed by Kris Rey, below. Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy began their covers series with

MF DOOM has died, his wife Jasmine Dumile revealed today (December 31). The elusive rapper died on October 31, according to Dumile. When reached by Pitchfork, a representative for Rhymesayers confirmed the legitimacy of the statement. A cause of death has not been revealed. MF DOOM was 49 years old. MF DOOM was born in

Jasmine Dumile, the wife of the iconic masked rapper MF DOOM, revealed today the shocking news that her husband died on October 31. Musicians and artists who loved the rapper are offering their tributes on social media. “All u ever needed in hip-hop was this record,” Flying Lotus tweeted, referring to Madvillainy. “Sorted. Done. Give

Lil Tjay was arrested yesterday (December 30) in Brooklyn and booked for criminal possession of a weapon, marijuana possession, and grand larceny, TMZ reports. According to the report, Tjay was in a vehicle that got pulled over after allegedly switching lanes without signaling. Police officers reportedly smelled marijuana, searched the car, and said they found

Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires has covered a Genesis classic to close out 2020. Check out Shires’ rendition of “That’s All,” from the group’s 1983 self-titled LP, below (via Rolling Stone). Shires referred to the track as a “true COVID anthem” in a press release. Her cover is accompanied by an animated visual that depicts a number