Black Days, a film based on the last days in the life of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, who died in 2017, is currently in production, according to the film’s website. Filming is slated to begin Sept. 10. The site also states, “from the cast of the Academy Award-winning Walk the Line comes a based on […]
The Killers' Brandon Flowers Says Another New Album by 2021
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers said that his band plans to release another new album in 2021, telling NME: “It might be better than this one. … We’re going to release another one in about 10 months. We’ve already gone back into the studio. “Every time someone makes a record they say that they have 50 songs […]
Beyoncé Shares 'Brown Skin Girl' Video
Less than a month after the release of her visual album, Black Is King, Beyoncé shared a new video for “Brown Skin Girl” on Monday morning. “It was so important to me in ‘Brown Skin Girl’ that we represented all different shades of brown. We wanted every character to be shot in a regal light … […]
Goo Goo Dolls Announce 'It’s Christmas All Over' Holiday Album
Mariah Carey may have some competition this Christmas season. First Dolly Parton announced a Christmas-themed album and Goo Goo Dolls are doing the same. On Monday, the band announced It’s Christmas All Over, a collection of yuletide tunes that includes covers of classics and two originals. The album was produced by the Goos’ frontman John Rzeznik, with help from […]
Justin Townes Earle Dies at 38
Justin Townes Earle, the prolific singer-songwriter, producer and son of troubadour Steve Earle, has died. The news was announced on Earle’s official Facebook page. “It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics […]
Watch Bright Eyes Perform on 'CBS This Morning'
On Friday, Bright Eyes released their first album in nine years, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, and on Saturday they celebrated the new collection of songs by performing a couple of them on CBS This Morning. The trio played two of the album’s early singles, “Persona Non Grata” and “Mariana Trench,” and was […]
Kendrick Lamar Narrates Kobe Bryant Tribute Video on What Would Have Been His 42nd Birthday
Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 today, and to celebrate the late NBA star’s birthday Nike shared a powerful tribute video narrated by Kendrick Lamar, aptly titled Better. “Kobe taught us to be better,” the rapper begins, highlighting Bryant’s Mamba Mentality of always striving to be better. “Better friend. Better fighter. Better rider. Better eater. Better […]
Walter Lure, Co-Founder of Punk Pioneers Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Dies at 71
Walter Lure has died at the age of 71. The guitarist is best known for co-founding the Heartbreakers with New York Dolls’ Johnny Thunders. Though they only put out one album — 1977’s L.A.M.F. — the New York band is credited for pioneering punk. Los Angeles music venue Starwood wrote about Lure’s death in a Facebook post. “Walter Lure […]
Nirvana's 'Something in the Way' Soundtracks Dystopian 'The Batman' Trailer
“Punk rock” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Batman, but Matt Reeves’ reimagining of the Dark Knight shows a grittier side to the beloved superhero. Warner Bros. hosted a panel at DC Fandome Saturday night to give fans a look into The Batman, including its first trailer, and they […]
Tom Morello, Josh Homme and More Cover Joe Strummer in Honor of His 68th Birthday
August 21 would have been Joe Strummer’s 68th birthday, and to celebrate, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin, Strummer’s estate manager David Zonsine, and radio DJ Jeff Raspe put together A Song for Joe: Celebrating the Life of Joe Strummer — a livestream filled with performances, birthday wishes, and never-before-seen footage of the Clash singer/guitarist in action. The two-hour […]