With Pennsylvania currently at the center of the 2020 presidential election, Pittsburgh’s favorite political punk rockers have released a new video for their collaborative tune “A Dying Plea Vol. 1.” Anti-Flag released the video (which is full of raw footage of police brutality and violence) through Hopeless Records on YouTube, bringing a spotlight to their […]
John Lydon Doubles Down on Trump Support
John Lydon is doubling down on his support for Donald Trump. The Sex Pistols/PiL singer appeared on Good Morning Britain to defend the current president’s “rudeness” and “obnoxiousness,” saying they’re not issues. “I’m working-class English, it makes complete sense to me to vote for a person who actually talks about my kind of people. Trump’s not […]
The Offspring Get in the Holiday Spirit With 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'
Election Day is barely in the rearview mirror, but punk veterans the Offspring are already in the holiday spirit. The band shared their first-ever holiday single, a cover of Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” that was produced by Bob Rock. The tune will be available on a limited-edition, holiday red seven-inch vinyl with […]
Lana Del Rey Covers 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and Announces Digital of 'American Standards'
Lana Del Rey has surprised Liverpool FC fans all over the world with a reimagining of the English soccer team’s anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Sharing the video on social media last night (Nov. 3), Lana stands in front of her studio set up and performs an effortless rendition of the song, which was originally […]
Hear Arcade Fire's New Song 'Generation A'
While the result of the presidential election is still up in the air, Arcade Fire wanted to inspire their fans (and everyone else) to continue the fight for democracy with their new song “Generation A.” Premiering on Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand show, the song was inspired by the current state of the […]
New Study May Give Hope for Indoor Concerts
The live music industry has taken a massive hit since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been attempts at livestreams and outdoor shows, venues have suffered and are at risk of closing permanently. However, a new study from Germany suggests that indoor concert events may have a “low to very low” impact on […]
Patti Smith Performs ‘People Have the Power’ for Voters in New York City
Patti Smith and her longtime guitarist Lenny Kaye serenaded early voters with her apropos 1988 song “‘People Have the Power” in a New York City performance early Tuesday morning. With New York City being Smith’s home base, many voters standing in line knew the tunes and joined in on the chorus. A clip of the […]
David Bowie and Morrissey's Cover of T. Rex Is Coming to Vinyl
In 1991, revered Brit superstars David Bowie and Morrissey performed a cover version of T. Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer” at a concert in Los Angeles; that live cover will finally officially be released Nov. 13. It arrives via digital download and streaming services, with a physical seven-inch single coming on Feb. 19. On the flip side of […]
Trump Introduces Lil Pump With Wrong Name at Rally | SPIN
When Donald Trump brought Lil Pump to the stage at his pre-election rally last night (Nov. 2), it wasn’t exactly done with the utmost accuracy. “Speaking of music and other things, one of the big superstars of the world — Lil Pimp!” Trump said with a chuckle as Lil Pump walked on the stage with […]
Watch Tracy Chapman Play 'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution'
Tracy Chapman rarely plays live anymore. But on the night before Election Day, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performed for the first time in five years with an inspiring rendition of her 1988 track, “Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution’ on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “This is the most important election of our lifetime. It is imperative that […]