The Replacements have an extensive box set chronicling the Pleased to Meet Me era that arrives in October. Ahead of its release, fans can hear a newly shared demo of “I Don’t Know.” As you can hear below on the self-mocking track, the lo-fi, garage-y, bare-bones 1986 version (which was recorded at Minneapolis’ Blackberry Way Studios) of the […]
Foo Fighters Cancel 25th Anniversary Van Tour
To what should come as no surprise to anyone, Foo Fighters have canceled their Van tour that was supposed to Dave Grohl and company on the same route as their first tour from 1995. And yes, it’s canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Foo Fighters were slated to launch the tour in April in […]
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion Link Up for 'WAP'
Two of the biggest names in hip-hop may very well take the title of “song of the summer” yet again. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion teamed up for their first collaboration, “WAP” (aka wet-ass pussy), released after a week of fan promotion, memes, and plenty of hype. And the pair delivered as promised. The track hears the […]
Blink-182 Unleash New Single "Quarantine," From Upcoming EP
Blink-182 released their new single, “Quarantine,” today amid the usual flurry of New Music Friday releases. Listen below. The song, first announced on Wednesday via the band’s Twitter, arrives less than a year after the release of their most recent LP, Nine. “Quarantine” is a return to form of sorts for the trio after spending much of the Matt […]
Kanye West Admits Presidential Campaign Aims to Hurt Biden’s Prospects | SPIN
And there you have it. After weeks of speculation, Kanye West finally admitted that throwing his name (and probably reputation) into the presidential campaign was an attempt to hurt presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s chances at winning. “I’m not denying it; I just told you,” West said in a text (yes, really) interview with Forbes, […]
Watch Roger Waters Revive Deep Cuts From 'The Wall'
Roger Waters continues his series of socially distant performances with two deep cuts from Pink Floyd’s 1979 LP, The Wall: “Vera” and “Bring the Boys Back Home.” “The Vera in question is Vera Lynn. She was an English singer, songwriter, very popular during the Second World War,” Waters said in a statement. “Her biggest hit […]
Bad Religion Unveil Symphonic Take on "Faith Alone"
The punk legends in Bad Religion released a new, symphonic take on one of their classic tracks. Rather than the traditional combination of two guitars, a bass, and drums backing Greg Graffin’s vocals, the iconic singer is alone with a piano for the beginning of “Faith Alone” (originally on 1990’s Against the Grain) before being joined by […]
L7's 'Smell the Magic' To Drop on Vinyl
L7 broke through with their power-packed sophomore album, Smell the Magic, 30 years ago. Now Sub Pop is reissuing that influential alt-grunge record on Sept. 18, marking its first appearance on vinyl. You can hear a remastered version of “Shove” below. The reissue comes in a special “Loser” edition, which, according to a press release, is […]
David Bowie's 1999 Paris Live Album Set for Release
David Bowie’s archival drops will continue with the upcoming digital release of Something in the Air (Live Paris 99). Recorded on Oct. 14, 1999 in Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, the new installment includes rarities like “Can’t Help Thinking About Me,” which he issued in 1966 but hadn’t performed in more than three decades. It also includes […]
Beyonce, Wiz Khalifa Producer Detail Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
Noel Fisher, the Grammy-winning producer known as Detail who has worked with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne and Beyoncé, was arrested in Los Angeles by the Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau on Aug. 5. He faces 15 sexual assault charges and five additional felony assault charges. According to a statement by the Department, […]