Almost two years since they released their last album, Filthy Friends, which features Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker and R.E.M.‘s Peter Buck, are returning with another, Emerald Valley. The first track they’re releasing off the album, which is due out May 3rd, is the punkish “Last Chance County.” Tucker sings about feeling …
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The 61st annual Grammy Awards begins Sunday night from Los Angeles’ Staples Center in a show that’s set to be heavy on performances and lighter on the actual awards. Only nine categories will be given out on air, though the Recording Academy announced a slew of winners prior to the …
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With the 61st Grammy Awards only a few days away, major artists including Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino are said to not be attending the show. Per the New York Times,the three hip-hop artists — who have consistently topped charts this past year and appear in the nominations for …
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A lengthy investigation published by CNN on Tuesday alleges that the circumstances of James Brown’s death are suspicious and that his ex-wife Adrienne may not have died of an accidental overdose. Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 from a heart attack and fluid in his lungs, but there was never …
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Let’s face it – last year’s Grammy bash was a historic dud, even before the Sting/Shaggy duet. But never fear—it should be easy to fix this year’s show, especially with host Alicia Keys and such a stellar crew of nominees. This year is a chance to bring back the Grammy …
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5 Seconds of Summer pair a Youngblood hit with a picturesque Los Angeles sunset in the band’s new video for their acoustic rendition of “Lie to Me.” The new version strips away the poppy beats and electronic elements of the single, with the quintet instead delivering a slowed-down, piano-led take. …
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Soccer Mommy, A.K.A. 21-year-old Sophie Allison, unveiled the demo version of Clean‘s“Blossom” along with releasing “Be Seeing You” to streaming services. Like the version from herClean LP, the “Blossom” demo aches with the wistfulness of “wasting all my time” on someone who just isn’t worth it through the acknowledgement that …
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Karen O has covered Smashing Pumpkins‘ “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” for an Amazon Prime original series, because nothing says “alt-rock” like Amazon. All kidding aside, it’s an excellent cover. Hanna, which arrives on the streaming service on Sunday, February 3rd, is based on the 2011 film that starred Saoirse Ronan …
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British punk collective the Mekons embrace the unreal nature of Joshua Tree in the video for their new song, “Lawrence of California.” The track will appear on the group’s forthcoming album, Deserted, out March 29th via Bloodshot Records. “Lawrence of California” is centered around a thumping drum groove and a …
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Boy band PrettyMuch show off their dance skills for the rooftop-set “Blind” video, the group’s first new single of the year. The midtempo, romantic, trap-pop ballad has the boy band lamenting that they would “be better off blind” if they had to go without their lover. “When I close my …
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