Neil Young continues to drop the sonic gems. This time, he offered up a previously unreleased version of “Powderfinger” off his 1979 album Rust Never Sleeps. While it was released in the late 70s, this version was actually recorded on June 12, 1975, in Point Dume, Calif. It was produced by Young and David Briggs and […]
Stevie Wonder Live Debuts New Songs at Joe Biden Rally
Yesterday, Stevie Wonder joined Joe Biden at a drive-in rally in Detroit, Michigan where he live-debuted two new songs he released last month: “Can’t Put It in the Hands of Fate” and “Where Is Our Love Song.” “The only way we’re going to win this fight, a fight against injustice, is by voting,” Wonder told the […]
Snoop Dogg Announces New Album 'Take It From a G'
Before suiting up as Batman on Halloween, Snoop Dogg announced his 18th studio album: Take It From a G. The rapper shared the news via a video on Instagram. The clip shows a toy lowrider decked out in Lakers purple and gold driving around the streets of L.A. while an unnamed song plays in the background. Though […]
Nikki McKibbin, 'American Idol' Alum, Dies at 42
American Idol alum Nikki McKibbin has passed away at the age of 42. The singer came in third place during the show’s inaugural season in 2002. That year’s runner up, Justin Guarini, broke the news on Instagram yesterday with a touching tribute. “…I’ll never forget the day that her idol, Stevie Nicks, sent her flowers […]
Watch the Strokes Perform Songs Off 'The New Abnormal' on 'SNL'
Last night, the Strokes took the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time in nearly a decade. They played “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions,” both off their latest album The New Abnormal. This appearance was the New Yorkers’ fourth on the show and first since 2011. Fellow New Yorker John Mulaney hosted SNL for the second time […]
El-P, Charli XCX, Lizzo and More Are in the Halloween Spirit
It really is cruel that Halloween is on a Saturday this year — between the pandemic and looming election, it’s hard to let loose and celebrate much of anything right now — but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up, even if your costume party is hosted by Zoom. Run The Jewels’ El-P and his […]
Listen to Bruce Springsteen Narrate Joe Biden Campaign Ad About Scranton
We’re just a few days out from the election, and as the presidential candidates make their final push, Joe Biden’s pulling out the big guns. On Friday, the Democratic nominee shared a campaign ad focusing on his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it’s narrated by Bruce Springsteen. “Scranton, Pennsylvania. Here, success isn’t handed down. It’s […]
Billy Corgan Recalls Watching Eddie Van Halen Play Guitar in His Studio
Following his death earlier this month, musicians who were fortunate enough to meet Eddie Van Halen have been sharing their fondest memories. During an interview with BBC Radio 6, Billy Corgan reminisced about watching the Van Halen guitarist play in his studio circa 1997, calling it “a religious experience.” “Oh my God! For American guitar […]
Watch Ashton Irwin Perform 'Superbloom' and Cover Nirvana in Livestream
Five Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin recently released his solo and to celebrate it, he’s done what everyone has during the pandemic: he performed in a livestream. Walking out to an orange haze and while letting out a guttural scream as to start and he ran through his entire Superbloom on Friday (Oct. 30), […]
David Lee Roth Shares New Song Dedicated to Eddie Van Halen
Tributes to Eddie Van Halen have been rolling in since his death earlier this month, and the latest comes from his Van Halen bandmate David Lee Roth. On Friday, the singer released a new song called “Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill” and dedicated to the legendary guitarist. “Hey Ed I’m gonna miss ya,” reads […]