Kane Brown is in a relaxed, awe-inspired mood in “Good as You,” the soulful new track from the Georgia native’s upcoming second LP with RCA Nashville, Experiment. Brown recently turned down the energy from his more uptempo country-rock to show a softer, more affectionate side on “Weekend,” and “Good as …
Read More »Hear Mariah Carey Tap Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex for New Song 'The Distance'
Mariah Carey unveiled a defiant new love song, “The Distance,” which features guest vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and production from Skrillex. The track will appear on Carey’s new record, Caution, which arrives November 16th. “The Distance” boasts a triumphant R&B vibe, with Skrillex blending gurgling bass notes and glittering …
Read More »Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz Squared Off With 3 Weeks Left Until Midterms
The stakes were high in San Antonio Tuesday night as Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) met on the debate stage for the second time. The debate comes as polls show Cruz holdinga healthy lead over his challenger —one that’s increased since the pair’s first debate in …
Read More »Watch Jamila Woods Celebrate Black Heritage In 'Giovanni' Video
Chicago musician Jamila Woods turns to family and friends for inspiration in the moving video for her new song. “Giovanni” boasts a deep groove built out of crisp drums and glittering synths, over which Woods delivers a dexterous vocal performance, singing, “I be on my Giovanni, tea and honey/ Tell …
Read More »The 1975 Plot 2019 North American Tour
The 1975 announced a 2019 North American tour promoting their upcoming third LP, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships. The trek launches March 20th in Guadalajara, Mexico and wraps June 3rd in Toronto, Ontario. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 26th at 10 a.m. local …
Read More »Songwriters Around the World Are Fighting For the Same Thing
Music copyright is shaping up to be a hot topic this year, despite being both historically overlooked and historically extremely confusing. While the actual workings of royalties and licensing policies are still asconvoluted as ever, attention on them — and their dysfunctions — has ramped up thanks to the Music …
Read More »10 New Albums to Stream Now: Kurt Vile, Ella Mai and More Editors' Picks
EDITORS’ PICK: Kurt Vile, Bottle It In “This indie guitar hero is a master at chill fingerpicking and dry stoner whimsy,” writes Jon Dolan.“The 10-minute ‘Bassackwards’ is lazy, cobweb-minded heaven, and ‘Loading Zones’ big-ups his gift for finding good parking.” Read Our Feature: Kurt Vile Abides Ella Mai, Ella Mai …
Read More »New Zealand Activists Ordered To Pay Damages For Lorde's Canceled Israel Concert
Two New Zealand activists, who were sued by ticketholders after urging Lorde not to perform a scheduled concert in Tel Aviv, Israel, are being ordered to pay damages, Associated Press reports. An Israeli court ruled Justine Sachs and Nadia Abu-Shanab must pay more than $12,000 for allegedly persuading Lorde to …
Read More »Hear Willie Nelson's Studio Version of New Song 'Vote 'Em Out'
When Willie Nelson headlined a rally for Democratic Texas Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke last month in Austin, he debuted the new political anthem “Vote ‘Em Out.” A bouncy, uniquely Nelson singalong, the song encourages Americans to exercise their right to vote on Election Day. On Thursday, the Country Music Hall …
Read More »Block Party
“When I first saw you guys, people didn’t expect what you were going to bring, these little white brothers from Boston!” It’s a humid Sunday afternoon in Harlem, and the Apollo Theater’s longtime historian — Billy Mitchell, a.k.a. Mr. Apollo — is reminiscing backstage with New Kids on the Block‘s …
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