Mariah Carey will release her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah, in September. The book, which will be out through Andy Cohen Books (an imprint of Henry Holt & Company), will detail her life beginning with her childhood to her rise to fame as a chart-topping singer to everything else that went on in her life, including […]
Erasure Share 'Shot a Satellite' From Upcoming Album 'The Neon'
Last month, synthpop duo Erasure announced that they would be releasing their 18th studio album in August. Now, the British duo has another new song to showcase of what’s to come on The Neon. “Shot a Satellite” has a spunky, familiar synth that would be at home (literally) either at a quarantine dance party or perhaps […]
Lady A the Band Files Trademark Suit Against Anita 'Lady A' White
Lady A, the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum, had a series of productive talks last month with Anita “Lady A” White over the use of the Lady A name. White has used the “Lady A” name for nearly three decades, but now, the battle is heading to court. In a suit filed in U.S. District […]
Kid Cudi Announces New Single With Eminem
It looks like Mr. Solo Dolo and Mr. Slim Shady have some big plans this Friday. Enlisting his daughter Vada for a video reveal on Wednesday, Kid Cudi announced on Twitter that a new collaboration with Eminem, “The Adventures of Moon Man and Slim Shady,” is set to drop on Friday. And now a word […]
X Roll Back the Years in 'Alphabetland' Video
Punk legends X are back in their new video for “Alphabetland.” Sort of. The video, which is directed by Danny Trejo’s son Gilbert, stars members of Skating Polly and Starcrawler as Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and DJ Bonebrake, respectively. But don’t worry, the song itself — which serves as the title track for […]
The Chicks Wanted to Change 'Stupid' Name for Years
The Chicks changed their name from the Dixie Chicks to much fanfare a few weeks ago. Now, the group gave a little insight into why (besides the obvious that they explained in a brief statement at the time of the change). In an interview with The New York Times, Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire […]
Mac Miller's 'K.I.D.S.' Is Coming to Vinyl For Its 10th Anniversary
It has been a big year for Mac Miller fans. Following the release of his critically acclaimed posthumous record, Circles, and as 2010’s K.I.D.S. tape finally found its way on streaming services in April after his label’s long journey clearing the project, the late hip-hop star’s mixtape is officially landing on vinyl for its 10th anniversary. We’re […]
Chrissie Hynde Blasts Police for Racial Profiling
After witnessing the arrest of two innocent Black athletes over the weekend, Chrissie Hynde is calling out the London police for racial profiling and not focusing on a more troubling issue in her neighborhood — gang activity. Bianca Williams and her partner, Ricardo dos Santos, were the two individuals Hynde was referring to. The couple, […]
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Canceled Due to COVID-19
The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame was going to induct Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, T. Rex, and the Doobie Brothers as part of this year’s class at a ceremony in May. Now, it’s not happening at all. After originally pushing the ceremony to November, the Rock Hall has canceled […]
Kanye West Is an Anti-Vaxxer Now, Is Off the Trump Train and Says He Had COVID-19
When Kanye West reasserted on the 4th of July that he was running for president, it raised both the usual eyebrows and eyerolls. But in an interview with Forbes, the embattled icon gives some insight into his decision to run for office. Since 2016, West has been one of President Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters, […]