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Third Man Records is reissuing two Redd Kross albums from the 1990s. Phaseshifter (1993) and Show World (1997) will be pressed to 180-gram vinyl. The vinyl-only reissues mark the first time these records have been released on this format in North America. Pre-orders are available here. Find a trailer for the reissues below. Redd Kross

Taylor Swift has canceled all of her 2020 live appearances and performances and announced plans to reschedule them for 2021. She had several dates across Europe, Brazil, and the United States set for this summer. “Fighting COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for our global community and the safety and wellbeing of fans should always be

Kelly Rowland has released a new song called “COFFEE.” It follows Rowland’s 2019 single Crown,” an anti-bullying song made in partnership with Dove. Listen to “COFFEE” below. In 2018, Kelly Rowland released the solo single “Kelly” and featured on a Busta Rhymes track called “Get It” along with Missy Elliott. She also performed with Beyoncé

Beyoncé sang part of “When You Wish Upon a Star” during ABC’s The Disney Family Singalong, which aired tonight as a tribute to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Please be safe, don’t give up hope. We’re going to get through this. I promise,” she says. Watch her clip below. Ariana Grande also joined the

100 gecs have announced a virtual music festival called Square Garden, which they’ll headline with Charli XCX on Friday, April 24. Cashmere Cat, benny blanco, Kero Kero Bonito, and A. G. Cook are also set to appear. Though festival will be built in a Minecraft world, it will also be streamed on 100 gecs’ YouTube

Jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz has died of pneumonia complications as a result of COVID-19, his son confirmed to NPR tonight (April 15). He was 93. Born in Chicago on October 13, 1927, Konitz was credited for his skills as a thoughtful and adventurous improvisor during his lifetime. His career stretched for more than 70 years,

The Performing Rights Organizations—American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), and SESAC—have teamed up to form a new coronavirus relief fund as part of the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund will focus on helping songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Make donations or apply for assistance here. “Songwriters, composers and lyricists

Jamie xx is back with a new solo song—his first under his own name since releasing his debut album In Colour in 2015. It’s called “Idontknow” and it’s been a staple of his live shows since last year. A 12″ vinyl release is coming out around May 1 in the United Kingdom and May 15

The Japanese guitarist, composer, and inventor Ryo Kawasaki has died, his daughter confirmed on Facebook. He was 73. Between pioneering the jazz fusion field in the 1960s and ’70s and issuing house music singles in the ’80s and ’90s, Kawasaki helped develop the earliest waves of guitar-synth technology alongside Korg and Roland. He also developed

Frank Ocean’s “Cayendo,” which he released earlier this month, has landed the singer his first Top Ten spot on any Billboard chart. “Cayendo” has reached No. 8 spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart this week, according to Billboard. “Cayendo” first appeared in October when Frank previewed it during an episode of his revived blonded

Elvis Costello has written a lengthy tribute to the late John Prine. “My own introduction [to John Prine] was via an Atlantic Record single plucked out of a discount bin of 45rpm records on the counter of Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool,” Costello wrote in his essay, which exceeds 2,600 words. He continued: It was

Kid Cudi has shared a brand new track called “Leader of the Delinquents.” Cudi teased a clip of the song during an Instagram Live session on April 10. Hear the single below (via Republic). Cudi announced his next studio album Entergalatic back in July 2019. A release date was never revealed, but Cudi tweeted the

The documentary about Other Music, the beloved New York City record store that closed in 2016, will be released through “virtual screenings” this week. The film was originally slated for a theatrical opening on April 18 and a physical release the same day for the since-postponed Record Store Day. This Friday, April 17, it will

With music fans responsibly self-isolating and social distancing and venues on lockdown, artists are finding creative ways to navigate the coronavirus outbreak and its profound impact on the entertainment industries. To help you keep track, Pitchfork is rounding up a daily slate of concert streams, digital gatherings, community support efforts, and other endeavors artists are

A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip has announced three upcoming albums. In a video posted on his Instagram account on April 10 (also his 50th birthday), Q-Tip sat playing a bass riff as text appeared announcing three titles: Algorhythms, Riot Diaries, and The Last Zulu. Q-Tip also wrote: “Thank u god willing I will get with

This week’s episode of Saturday Night Live was entirely remote, with cast members broadcasting from their homes and a special appearance from host Tom Hanks. Coldplay’s Chris Martin served as the musical guest for the episode, offering up a cover of the Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks classic “Shelter From the Storm.” Watch it