Adele is set to host Saturday Night Live next week, Oct. 24, with musical guest H.E.R. The famed singer-songwriter has been SNL’s musical guest twice in the past (in 2008 and 2015); however, this is the first time she’s been tapped for host duties. It also marks H.E.R.’s first time appearing on the sketch comedy show. Next show! […]
Run the Jewels Perform 'RTJ4' in Its Entirety on 'Holy Calamavote' Special
Late last night (or early this morning for East Coasters), Run the Jewels broadcast their Holy Calamavote special on Adult Swim. The vote-encouraging telecast was hosted by Eric Andre and featured the premiere performance of El-P and Killer Mike’s latest album, RTJ4. The duo, along with DJ Trackstar, performed the album in its entirety and were joined virtually […]
Mastodon and Robyn Set to Headline Adult Swim Festival
Today, Adult Swim announced the 2020 edition of its annual festival, and like so many other events this year, it’s going virtual. The global livestream takes place next month and boasts performances from Robyn and Mastodon, as well as exclusive live streams with talent from Rick and Morty and The Eric Andre Show, a world premiere of Run […]
New Video: Dave East “Envy” | Rap Radar
Like to be like Dave. Dave East brings out the “Envy” in his Karma 3‘s new music video. In the Street Heat-directed clip, Dave East out West mingling with fans and kicking it with the homies while an aspiring rapper spites the Harlem rapper’s every move.
New Music: Pete Rock “Say It Again”
Let the needle drop. Pete Rock does what he does best on the first release off his newly announced album, PeteStrumentals 3, dropping December 11. For nearly seven minutes, The Chocolate Boy Wonder utilizes his trademark knocks and filters in his band’s harmonious horns for his Rap/Jazz fusion. “This is something that I’ve always wanted […]
New Video: MC Eiht “Bluue Wave” | Rap Radar
Geah! MC Eiht waves his blue flag in the latest video off his Lessons album. Over the Ferhan C-produced track, the Compton veteran reps his Craft Cartel Clique and raps his street ties in low riders and in various throughout the hood. Geah!
Third Eye Blind Pay Tribute to Eddie Van Halen With 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love' Cover
When Eddie Van Halen died on Oct. 6, tributes flew in from just about everywhere. But one of the many things that has put a damper on 2020 (beyond the million other obvious ones) is that with the few live shows taking place, a slew of proper, fiery cover versions of Van Halen songs hasn’t […]
Matt Berninger Performs 'Serpentine Prison' Songs on 'CBS This Morning': Watch
The National’s Matt Berninger released his debut solo album Serpentine Prison yesterday and celebrated by performing three of its tracks on CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.” The singer and his backing band played the album’s title track, along with “One More Second” and “Collar Of Your Shirt,” live from their studio. Watch all three performances below. Berninger […]
New Music: Kanye West “Nah Nah Nah”
Nah nah nah. Kanye West is on another level with this unexpected release. Over a Star Wars sample steered by Dem Jointz, the high-energy track finds Yeezy boasting his current mood, referencing his once presidential candidate status, owning masters, and just simply winning. Earlier in the week, Kanye teased the song after learning that appeared […]
Three 6 Mafia to Play First U.S. Indoor Arena Concert Since Pandemic Hit
The United States is seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite numbers spiking for a third time, Three 6 Mafia just announced the country’s first indoor arena concert since the pandemic hit. The show is set to take place December 11 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, and safety protocols will be in place. […]