A series of hip-hop biopics is coming from Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment, according to Deadline. The first one is centered on Queen Latifah, and Will Smith serves as a co-producer. Along with Smith, other producers include Queen Latifah herself, Shakim Compere, Miguel Melendez, Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Charlie Mack. […]
Morrissey Fires His Management Following Johnny Marr Statement
The saga continues: Last month, Morrissey claimed he said yes to a Smiths reunion tour offer, but Johnny Marr ignored it; then, he said Marr also blocked a Smiths deluxe reissue; most recently, he lamented that Marr acquired the Smiths trademark and can replace him as vocalist. On Tuesday, Marr refuted Morrissey’s claims, and now […]
Previously Unknown Mozart Music Unearthed In German Library
Around here we’ve given more attention to Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but more generally speaking, the 18th century composer’s work is among the most thoroughly examined in history. Turns out there’s at least one piece of music by Mozart that has not been studied and performed to death. As The Guardian reports, […]
Stevie Wonder Announces Election Season Shows Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart
Stevie Wonder is here to save us this election season. The legend is heading out on tour this October, in what’s being billed as a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” The tour’s proper name is Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart, which seems to affirmatively […]
Ka’s New Album The Thief Next To Jesus Is Streaming Now
The Brooklyn rap veteran Ka has carved out a beautiful, singular DIY lane for himself. While working a day job as a captain in the FDNY, Ka writes, produces, and releases his own music from time to time. His slow, atmospheric production perfectly suits his gruffly contemplative delivery and his layered, allusive writing. His albums […]
Katrina Ford – “Cry Wolf”
The Baltimore artist Katrina Ford has a huge, elemental voice and a long history. She’s led the bands Celebration, Mt. Royal, and Love Life, and she’s collaborated with groups like TV On The Radio and Future Islands. I’m just now learning that she sings backup vocals on “Wolf Like Me,” and if I were Katrina […]
Band To Watch: Clinic Stars
The Marathon Petroleum refinery looms over the Boynton neighborhood of Detroit, MI like massive drill bits that cored through the center of the Earth. At night, when the lights on its dozens of towers light up, it resembles an alien electric grid, its red, blue, and white bulbs imprisoned like trapped Tinkerbells within steel beams. […]
Zach Bryan Deletes X Account After Backlash To Taylor Swift Tweet
Last week, Zach Bryan sparked conversation with the tweet: “anyone willing to put politics above music don’t get the point of listening to music.” He deactivated his X account, and then returned. However, on Tuesday evening the country superstar played with fire again, and this time the post led him to deactivate once more. Bryan […]
Bright Eyes Cancel Three Shows Including Riot Fest
After a concerning performance in Cleveland over the weekend, Bright Eyes have canceled their next three shows, including Riot Fest. The beloved indie rock band shared a statement today saying Conor Oberst lost his voice. “We’re heartbroken to announce that our upcoming record release shows have been canceled,” the statement starts, continuing: The warm up […]
Fievel Is Glauque – “Love Weapon”
Band To Watch alums Fievel Is Glauque will share their sophomore album Rong Weicknes next month. They announced the record with its art-y lead single “As Above So Below,” which was one of the Best Songs Of The Week. Today, we get another good one called “Love Weapon.” “Love Weapon” — which the band’s Zach […]