“Southern Man,” a song about racial inequality off Neil Young’s 1970 album, After the Gold Rush, spoke to many during that time. However now, Young believes that the track is as timely now as it was then. In response to the protests surrounding George Floyd’s murder, Young has shared a clip of his 2019 performance […]
Thurston Moore Shares New 9-Minute Song 'Strawberry Moon'
In recent months, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore has shared a bunch of outtakes, rarities and what-not on his Bandcamp page. But that changed. Sharing the information in a tweet, Moore announced “Strawberry Moon,” a new nine-minute all-instrumental song that he recorded at Daydream Library in his new home of London. It was also credited to today […]
Chris Trousdale, Dream Street Bandmember, Dies at 34
Chris Trousdale, a member of ’90s boy band Dream Street and an actor featured in shows like Lucifer and Austin and Ally, has died at age 34 from an “undisclosed illness,” according to a representative. “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of Chris Trousdale on June, 2, 2020 from an […]
Phoebe Bridgers Releases Cover of Bright Eyes Track
Weeks ahead the release of her sophomore effort, Punisher, indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers is giving fans something of an entree. On Wednesday, Bridgers dropped a cover of Bright Eyes’ 2005 track “First Day of My Life” as part of Deezer’s Home Sessions, months after sharing a cover of frontman and Better Oblivion Community Center partner Conor Oberst’s […]
Bruce Springsteen's Latest Radio Show Set Is Dedicated to George Floyd Protests
Since quarantine began which feels like forever ago, Bruce Springsteen has taken to his SiriusXM station to spin some songs in an hour-long session. Today’s set on E-Street Radio was somber and reflected the tone of what the country is going through. Opening up the set with his sadly appropriate “American Skin (41 Shots)” from […]
Artists Urge Labels to Donate to Racial Justice
Following the music industry’s #TheShowMustBePaused campaign yesterday (June 2), artists have been calling out to their record labels to see what else they play to do for the Black Lives Matter Movement. The Weeknd, who donated $500,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and National Bail Out called […]
Bob Mould Shares Single 'American Crisis' From Upcoming Album
It’s only been a year since singer-songwriter Bob Mould’s 2018 album Sunshine Rock, but today he announced he’s already on to album 14. The 59-year-old guitarist, also known for his work in bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar, announced his latest LP, Blue Hearts, is slated for release on Sept. 25. The record announcement comes along with Wednesday’s […]
Krist Novoselic Clarifies Praise of Trump's Speech
Krist Novoselic, the bassist of Nirvana, has gotten come out with a response of the backlash regarding his previous message that praised President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. In a post to his now-private Facebook page, Novoselic wrote, “To clarify a few things: As an avowed independent, I don’t endorse […]
Run the Jewels' 'RTJ4' Is Out Now
Run the Jewels have dropped RTJ4 two days early and it is now available for streaming and to download. Earlier in the week, El-P said that the group would be releasing the album for free for “anyone who needs music right now.” El-P tweeted along with the announcement today, writing “it’s our hearts, humor,anger+love of hip hop […]
Iggy Pop Fights For 'Big Cat Public Safety Act' and Urges Florida Senators to Support
Who knew tigers were so punk rock? Iggy Pop is urging Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to co-sponsor The Big Cat Public Safety Act, legislation that would ultimately prevent private ownership, direct public contact and “cub petting” with big cats such as tigers if it passes. The legislation, recently made famous by Netflix’s […]