While artists are putting together livestreams, penning their thoughts about the pandemic or even dropping new tracks, Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy has created an animated series. Mondo Trasho 3042 follows a band’s adventures, obstacles and wild rides in the year 3042. The band includes a sea creature on bass and a robot on […]
Watch Geddy Lee, Bryan Adams Cover Bill Withers
Geddy Lee, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Bryan Adams and more wanted to bring some hope to their native Canada, so they joined forces for an uplifting cover of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” The video was part of Canada’s Stronger Together special to raise money for Food Banks Canada. “To the late, great Bill Withers,” […]
Flying Lotus Announces 'Flamagra' (Instrumentals)
Flying Lotus is celebrating the first anniversary of his Flamarga by releasing an instrumental version of it. Today, he shared the news by dropping “Black Balloons Reprise (Instrumental)”, which you can stream here. “Whereas the original album featured a dream cast of vocal collaborators, this project places the masterful arrangements, electronics and musicianship at the forefront,” […]
Adam Schlesinger's Girlfriend Details Songwriter's Final Moments
It’s been nearly a month since Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger died from COVID-19. Schlesinger has been the subject of many moving tributes — and rightfully so. But none are more powerful than what Alexis Morley, his girlfriend, posted on Instagram. In the post, Morley detailed Schlesinger’s final moments as he battled COVID-19 and […]
Watch Michael Stipe, Flea, Patti Smith and More Team Up For Pathway to Paris Livestream Concert
April 22 marked the 50th Earth Day, and to celebrate Pathway to Paris — a non-profit dedicated to finding solutions for climate change — is hosting a livestream festival. The concert consists of a star-studded lineup that includes R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Patti Smith, and more performing from the respective homes. […]
Scarface 'Was Inches Away From Death' While Battling COVID-19
Geto Boys’ Scarface is on dialysis due to kidney failure suffered from COVID-19 complications. The rapper gave an update on his health during a Zoom chat with his bandmate Willie D that was recently uploaded to YouTube. “I’m glad to be alive,” Scarface declared before divulging that he relapsed after going to the hospital (he originally […]
Eminem Once Invited Michael Jordan to Detroit So He Could Dunk on Him
There are some things you just don’t say — even in jest — and one of them is inviting arguably the best NBA player of all time to Detroit so you can dunk on him. Eminem learned this the hard way. In a new interview with the Sway’s Universe radio show, Eminem recalled an awkward phone […]
Watch Miley Cyrus Cover 'Wish You Were Here' on "SNL"
The second edition of Saturday Night Live’s “At Home” episode had a few musical moments — including Pete Davidson and Adam Sandler doing a quarantine rap — but Miley Cyrus was technically the musical guest. Introduced by Brad Pitt (who appeared earlier as Dr. Anthony Fauci), Cyrus performed Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” in front […]
Julian Casablancas Doesn't Think It's the 'Universal Duty' of Artists to Share Political Views
Julian Casablancas has not been shy about his preference for America’s 46th president. The Strokes played a Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire a few months ago, before the progressive Vermont senator dropped out of the presidential race. In a recent interview with The New York Post, the singer voiced his disappointment with Sanders’ campaign suspension but said […]
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Donate Blood to Help Aid in COVID-19 'Hank-ccine'
Ever since sharing their COVID-19 diagnosis last month, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been a twinkle of hope during these dark times. While in quarantine, Wilson gave us the “Hip Hop Hooray” remix we didn’t know we needed, and Hanks hosted Saturday Night Live’s first-ever “At Home” episode. The couple has since fully recovered from […]