Courtney Love offered her approval for Miley Cyrus’ recent cover of Hole’s “Doll Parts,” saying she was “touched” by the performance. In the same Instagram post, Love shared a video of her late husband, Kurt Cobain, telling the crowd at a Nirvana show that Love was “the best fuck in the world.” In a previous Instagram […]
LD Beghtol, Magnetic Fields Collaborator, Dies at 55
LD Beghtol, a songwriter who collaborated with The Magnetic Fields, has died. The band announced the passing of their bandmate and friend on their social media today (Dec. 8). Beghtol sang several songs on 69 Love Songs, and also designed the covers and booklet art for the three-disc set. No cause of death was given. It […]
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Remember John Lennon on the 40th Anniversary of His Murder
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Sean and Julian Lennon, remember their bandmate and father on the day when, 40 years ago, John Lennon was shot and killed in front of his New York City apartment, in what news outlets at the time called “an unspeakable tragedy.” A deranged fan, Mark David Chapman, […]
New Music: Boldy James, Real Bad Man Ft. Eto “Lil Vicious”
Boldy James and Real Bad Man drop their final one ahead of their Read Bad Boldy this Friday (Dec. 11). Anchored by Real Bad Man’s production, Detroit meets Rochester on this bar-heavy track.
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Cover “The Christmas Song”
Shawn Mendes Drops ‘Wonder’ Shawn Mendes released his fourth album, Wonder, on Friday (December 4) and then surprised fans by releasing the deluxe version today. It comes with 10 new tracks including a live interpretation of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and the Surf Mesa remix of “Wonder.” Of particular interest is a duet […]
Au/Ra Drops Dreamy Cover Of “Moon River”
Interview: Au/Ra Talks ‘Stay Happy’ Au/Ra is known for crafting bone-rattling, electro-pop bangers. Which makes her decision to cover “Moon River,” a ballad famously performed by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s, something of a surprise. In the 18-year-old’s hands, “Moon River” becomes darker and more mysterious. “Moon river, wider than a mile,” she begins […]
CNCO Makes English-Language Debut With “Hero”
CNCO Announces Covers Album Last month, CNCO introduced their upcoming album of Latin-pop covers, Déjà Vu, with an update of Ricardo Montaner’s “Tan Enamorados.” The Latin boy band now makes their English-language debut by putting their spin on Enrique Iglesias’ 2001 mega-hit “Hero.” It’s always dangerous to tinker with a classic, but the quintet does […]
Foxes Shares Her “Hollywood” Story On New Single
Foxes’ ‘Love Not Loving You’ One of the few good things to happen in 2020 is the return of Foxes. The UK pop star resurfaced in May with the euphoric “Love Not Loving You” and then followed it up with two more perfect pop songs (“Woman” and “Friends In The Corner”). Her hot streak now […]
New Video: KAYTRANADA Ft. Lucky Daye “Look Easy” | Rap Radar
Konichiwa, bitches! KAYTRANADA takes it to the Land Of The Rising in his epic music video featuring Lucky Daye. Directed by Xavier Tera, the five-minute clip pays homage to classic Japanese Yakuza films featuring subtitles, kidnapping, murder, and a brief cameo by both the super-producer and singer to fit the script. The collaboration is off […]
New Video: Stalley “Why You Lying” | Rap Radar
Stalley’s keeps it 100 for his album’s Speak No Blue‘s new video. Directed by Frankie Fire, the Ohio rapper reps his Blue Collar Gang merchandise while rolling through the Big Apple with two baddies in a tricked-out green Chevy Caprice. Pull up.