As Kanye West’s presidential campaign slogs on its second month, the rapper-mogul is reportedly having a hard time getting on a state’s presidential ballot. Despite getting enough signatures in Oklahoma, the West campaign had to withdraw its petition to appear on the New Jersey ballot, according to the AP, which saw an email thread between Administrative Law […]
Watch Kesha's New Video for 'Little But of Love'
Kesha is back with a new video for “Little Bit of Love,” which comes from her latest LP, High Road. Known for her off-the-wall and, at times, goofy ideas, Kesha takes us into her dreams where she imagines Mr. Peep$ as a life-size human with a feline face (of course). The dynamic duo explore the […]
Neil Young Sues Trump Campaign for Copyright Infringement
Over a week after writing that he’s “reconsidering” legal action, it looks like Neil Young is suing the Trump campaign. On his Neil Young Archives website on Tuesday morning, Young posted what appears to be a draft of a lawsuit that claims the Trump campaign did not have a proper license to play two of his songs: […]
Hayley Williams Discourages Tourism in Nashville
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Nashville, Hayley Williams is urging for any out-of-towners who want to visit Music City to think twice. “Please don’t come to Nashville. Plan your bachelorette party somewhere else this time,” she said in one of her Instagram stories, referring to the fact that Nashville is a top destination for […]
The Killers' Sexual Misconduct Investigation of Touring Crew Finds 'No Corroboration'
After sexual misconduct allegations were revealed on July 28 involving The Killers’ 2009 touring crew, the Las Vegas band launched an internal investigation the following day (July 29). And today (Aug. 4), The Killers’ legal team, Reynolds & Associates, released the results of their investigation. Following testimonies from crew members from that tour as well […]
New York City Indie Venues Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Save Our Stages Act
Over 150 independent music venues in New York City are calling for the passing of the bi-partisan Save Our Stages Act and the Restart Acts today, both of which will support indie venues during their on-going financial hardships following to the COVID shutdown. The venues — including Baby’s Alright, the Knitting Factory, the Bitter End and Bowery […]
Jim James, Colin Meloy, and More Cover Burt Bacharach in Newport Folk Fest Livestream Finale
With live shows currently on the shelf indefinitely, the only way to experience the collaborative nature of a festival is (sadly) through a livestream. One of the best of the year so far was what the Newport Folk Festival put together. The Rhode Island-based event put together some great collaborations, including a befitting finale. My […]
Hear Big Joanie Cover Solange's 'Cranes in the Sky' for Third Man Single
Big Joanie offer a fuzzy post-punk facelift to Solange’s “Cranes in the Sky” for a new single, out Aug. 14 via Third Man Records. The British trio added distorted guitars and booming drums to their cover. Solange issued the original track as the lead single from her third LP, 2016’s A Seat at the Table. […]
The Streets Recruit Idles' Joe Talbot for Vivid New Video
The Streets’ Mike Skinner recruited Joe Talbot, frontman of British post-punk act Idles, for his vivid new video for “None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive.” The clip finds Skinner posing next to a car against a bright orange sky. Later, he hangs out in the back seat of a golf cart driven […]
Watch Arcade Fire Play 'Sprawl II' to Mark 10 Years of 'The Suburbs'
Arcade Fire marked the 10th anniversary of The Suburbs by sharing a duo performance of the LP’s penultimate track, “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains).” The clip, shared Monday on the band’s Instagram, first aired as part of their three-song set during a Salesforce livestream. Régine Chassagne sings, dances, and waves pom-poms on a checkered courtyard; meanwhile, Win […]