I know it’s not easy being a rap star. It’s a dangerous job, you have no privacy, and you’re always in danger of falling off. Also, rap stars complain about being rap stars more often than regular people complain about their jobs. But rap stars also get hero’s welcomes whenever they pop up in surprise […]
Ruston Kelly – “Mending Song”
In April, country musician Ruston Kelly will release a new album, The Weakness. Earlier in the year, Kelly released its lead single and title track, and today he’s sharing another cut from the album, the banjo-led “Mending Song.” The first track Kelly wrote for The Weakness, “Mending Song” came together during a solo trip to […]
S.G. Goodman – “Take It Away”
Last year, S.G. Goodman released Teeth Marks, one of the best country albums of 2022. She’s got a busy year ahead of her, first with a headlining tour that kicks off tonight and later with dates opening for Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers. Today, she’s sharing a new song that was recorded during the Teeth […]
1017 Thug Turns 10
Young Thug is not an alien. He’s not a “post-verbal” pioneer, a mumble rapper, a genderqueer revolutionary, a gambling addict with an eating disorder, a crime lord, or our lord and savior. Without fail, people twist their takes into grotesque balloon animals when trying to wrestle with Young Thug’s groundbreaking presence. Critics, commenters, Lyor Cohens, […]
Judiciary – “Knife In The Dirt”
You probably shouldn’t put a knife in the dirt. It seems like that would be unsanitary. But maybe that’s the point. In any case, the Texan metallic hardcore band Judiciary can feel free to ignore my advice about knives and dirt. Judiciary can do what they want. In a few weeks, Judiciary will follow up […]
Kara Jackson – “Pawnshop”
For the past few years, the Chicago poet and musician Kara Jackson has popped up as a collaborator on albums from the likes of Sen Morimoto and Lala Lala. After being named the National Youth Poet Laureate in 2019, she released her first collection of original music, the A Song For Every Chamber Of The […]
Foyer Red – “Plumbers Unite!”
If you’ve been following Brooklyn art-rock crew Foyer Red, you might remember how they got signed to Carpark Records late last year after releasing a series of one-off singles (“Flipper,” “Pickles,” “Pollen City“) and their 2021 debut EP, Zigzag Wombat. Today, Foyer Red are announcing their debut LP: Yarn The Hours Away will be out […]
Wednesday – “Bath County”
In April, Asheville Band To Watch Wednesday are set to release a new LP, Rat Saw God, which happens to be one of our most anticipated albums of 2023. Wednesday have already released singles “Bull Believer” and “Chosen To Deserve,” and now they’re back with “Bath County,” which is accompanied by a video. “This is […]
Rap Radar Podcast: Lil Yachty
Yachty starts here. Photos: Ryder Lil Yachty isn’t afraid to experiment. After taking the wock to Poland and a two-year hiatus, the Atlanta rapper returned this year with his alternative album, Let’s Start Here. Making his debut on the Rap Radar Podcast, Yachty invites us into his Georgia mansion to discuss his new sound, critics, […]
Logic “Lightsabers” On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
this is a world premiere! Fresh on the heels of premiering his “Lightsabers” video, Logic brought the track to Jimmy Kimmel Live! for his late night performance. Introduced by Juicy J, Logic kicked off the performance backstage from a living room set and with fans. He later rocked the stage with C Dot Castro and […]