Yesterday marked the second Record Store Day drop, which included one of the year’s most anticipated releases: A Rooster Says, Brandi Carlile’s 12″ LP that includes versions of “Black Hole Sun” and “Searching With My Good Eye Open” recorded with Soundgarden’s surviving members. “Black Hole Sun” was chosen after Carlile performed it with guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt […]
Brent Young, Former Trivium Bassist, Passes Away
Former Trivium bassist Brent Young has died. The band’s frontman Matt Heafy confirmed the news on social media. “We have just been given word on the passing of one of the early members of Trivium, Brent Young,” he wrote on Instagram. “Having had a couple wonderful years with Brent in the Florida local band scene, […]
Brian May Says He Nearly Died From a ‘Stomach Explosion’ While Recovering From His Heart Attack | SPIN
After suffering a small heart attack that had him “very near death” earlier this year, Brian May thought he was in the clear post-surgery. He was wrong. During a recent interview with The Times, the Queen guitarist opened up about how his recovery’s been a “long climb back” that included another brush with death. “I’ve had complications due to […]
Bill Murray's Lawyer Brilliantly Responds to Doobie Brothers' Humorous Legal Threat
Bill Murray’s company, William Murray Golf, has been using the Doobie Brothers song “Listen to the Music” in ads without compensating the band, and the result has been a back and forth of dad jokes between both sides’ legal counsel. On Wednesday, the Doobies’ lawyer Peter Paterno publicly issued the funniest legal threat we’ve ever […]
Shirley Manson Confirms That Garbage's Seventh Album Is Done
It sounds like we can expect new music from Garbage soon. On Friday night, Shirley Manson confirmed the band finished its seventh album, after facing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “There were far more important things happening this week so I didn’t want to crow but we have big news in the house of […]
Kanye West Teases New Song That Samples Lauryn Hill
Ten days after calling record deals “modern day slavery” and literally pissing on a Grammy, Kanye West used Twitter the same way most artists do: to promote music. On Saturday morning, the presidential hopeful shared a snippet of a new song titled “Believe What I Say” that not only gives off Old Kanye vibes but also […]
Watch the Beastie Boys' Final-Ever Show at Bonnaroo
Don’t let the flurry of activity in the past few years fools you, it’s been over 11 years since the Beastie Boys last performed live. Crazy, right? If you missed the trio’s final show at Bonnaroo, though, you’re in luck. The Beasties’ set was broadcasted as part of Bonnaroo’s ROO-ALITY stream on Thursday night, and […]
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver Performs '22 (OVER S∞∞N)' on 'Late Show'
In the last week, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver has raised the stakes in helping get out the vote. His Eaux Claires Festival launched a voting initiative earlier this week where if Wisconsin natives sign up to vote, they’ll be entered into a contest where they can have a private meeting with him. Continuing his get out the […]
Bfb Da Packman Enlists Wiz Khalifa for 'Fun Time' Video
One of our favorite rappers to emerge this year has been Bfb Da Packman. After first appearing in June’s Blue Chips, our monthly column on new hip-hop, we spoke with Packman earlier this year about his rise from being a star regional rapper to possibly something bigger. Packman went to L.A. earlier this year, which […]
JGOTITT Announces His Latest Banger With Visuals – “Dripp”
Atlanta-based rapper songwriter JGOTITT met music producer Gregory “D” Blake in 2019 and later joined Blake’s music company Hits On Fye Inc that eventually brought him to the recording of the debut song “Dripp”. Being through so many difficulties in his life, the young rapper didn’ break down and made the right decision when following […]