DJ Jazzy Jeff has opened up about having COVID-19. In a conversation with Tamron Hall, Jeff said that he suspects that he contracted COVID-19 after performing at the annual Black Summit of the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Ketchum, Idaho in early March. “I didn’t even realize the severity of it,” he said in the video […]
Thurston Moore Shares Unreleased Song From 2016
Thurston Moore has shared an outtake from his work with Thurston Moore Group a few weeks after unveiling songs from Chelsea Light Moving. The song, “Instant Transcendent Conjecture,” comes was originally recorded in 2016 and sounds like, well, what you’d expect from the ex-Sonic Youth frontman and guitarist. This wild child was let loose in 2016 […]
The Walkmen Co-Founder Walter Martin Releases 'Quarantine Boogie (Loco)' With Matt Berninger
Hamilton Leithauser isn’t the former member of The Walkmen staying busy. On Wednesday morning, Walter Martin shared a new song that he recorded in isolation. Titled “Quarantine Boogie (Loco),” the song features guest vocals from Matt Berninger of The National (who also appears in the video) along with horn accompaniment by Stuart Bogie. “I made this […]
Duff McKagan, Joan Jett, Sebastian Bach Remember Punk Rock Stylist Jimmy Webb
An outpouring of support from rockers like Duff McKagan, Joan Jett, Sebastian Bach and the members of Blondie flooded Twitter upon the news of Jimmy Webb, the punk rock stylist who was a fixture in New York City’s East Village punk scene and a buyer at the punk haunt Trash & Vaudeville (and more recently, […]
Hayley Williams Covers Tegan and Sara's 'Call It Off'
Hayley Williams has been releasing songs on a weekly basis in the build up to the release of solo debut. But on Tuesday, she took a step back and drop a cover instead. Taking on Tegan and Sara’s “Call It Off,” in less than 90 seconds in a self-shot video posted on Instagram, Williams tackled […]
Watch White Stripes Perform 2 Songs From 2003 in Classic Coachella Footage
Coachella was pushed to October, we all know that and the event (as originally intended) was supposed to take place last weekend and this weekend. If that wasn’t enough, Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert documentary was released last week on YouTube (in case you wanted to relive the fest’s biggest moments). Steadily, Coachella has shared […]
Pretenders Share the Smooth Ballad 'You Can't Hurt a Fool'
The Pretenders have just released another new track off their upcoming album, Hate for Sale. “You Can’t Hurt a Fool” is has gone a different sonic route and sounds different from their previously released singles. Instead of bringing in the faster rhythms and roaring guitars, the new song is a slow jam that carried by […]
Paul McCartney Says Chinese Wet Markets Should Be Shut Down: 'It Is a Little Bit Medieval'
Paul McCartney called Howard Stern to give him an update on what he’s been up to since the coronavirus pandemic struck. And the former Beatle didn’t mince his words. With regard to China’s wet markets — which sell freshly slaughtered animals — Macca didn’t hold back. “I really hope that this will mean the Chinese government says, […]
Elvis Costello Honors John Prine in Touching Personal Essay
Since John Prine’s passing after battling COVID-19, many heartfelt tributes expressed grief and recounted memories have been flooding in. And now it’s Elvis Costello’s turn. In a lengthy Facebook post, Costello reminisces about his introduction to Prine, how the late songwriter solidified his friendship with playwright Alan Bleasdale, and dove into Prine’s approach towards songwriting. “These […]
Bruce Springsteen Announces NJ Pandemic Relief Show
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Chelsea Handler and other performers who hail from New Jersey are coming together to play a one-night benefit show to help the state’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic. “New Jersey has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic,” Springsteen said on ABC’s Good Morning America this […]