An all-star Gang of Four and Andy Gill tribute album is on the way. Titled The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four, the collection will be a double album of songs that are reinterpreted and recorded by famous fans of the band. The first single, “Natural’s Not In It,” hails from Rage Against the […]
Amirah Connects West & East On Her Latest Single “Tell Me”
Amirah got her reputation as an awarded singer and songwriter creating no-so-regular pop songs. As Malaysia’s upcoming singing sensation, she took the country by storm with her hit-single “Katakanlah”, inspired by her devastation over the desecration of churches and mosques in Malaysia after clashes between Christians and Muslims. Ever since, she has been writing and […]
Watch Alice in Chains Be Honored by Metallica, Mastodon, Korn, Eddie Vedder at MoPop Benefit
Last night, Alice in Chains were honored as the recipients of the 2020 Founder’s Award from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). Metallica, Korn, Heart’s Ann Wilson, Mark Lanegan and Alice in Chains themselves performed more than 20 songs during the livestream event that paid tribute to the Seattle quartet. Additionally, friends and fans ranging from […]
Death Cab for Cutie Announce EP for Georgia Election
Ever wanted to hear Ben Gibbard sing “Waterfalls” by TLC for a good cause? If so, you have some weird desires, but you’re also in luck. Death Cab for Cutie has just announced The Georgia E.P., a five-song release through Bandcamp that will support Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight organization in the upcoming Georgia runoff elections. It […]
Smashing Pumpkins Debut Live Version of 'CYR'
Smashing Pumpkins’ double album CYR was released last Friday. Billy Corgan has been making the interview rounds, but last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, the band played the title track for the first time in a “live” setting. By live, we mean a socially-distanced performance where Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlain and Jeff Schroeder join forces […]
New Music: Vic Mensa “Breathe (Freestyle)” | Rap Radar
After making his return with this V Tape, Vic Mensa tries his hand over a Fabolous classic. Taking to a bridge on a gloomy day, the Chicago MC flexes his witty wordplay over the Just Blaze instrumental.
New Video: 42 Dugg “Free Me” | Rap Radar
42 Dugg celebrates his 26th trip around the sun with his new single, “Free Me”. After sharing his “Free Woo” and “Free Merey“, the Detroit rapper takes his talents to Miami where he celebrates he’s born day. He rides through the city, jet skis on the waters, and caps off the day with a Bday […]
Justin Townes Earle's Estate Reveals Cause of Death
Justin Townes Earle died in August at the age of 38. A few days after his death, a Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson told SPIN that the cause of death was “likely related to a drug overdose.” In a statement shared on Townes Earle’s social media accounts, his estate confirmed that the singer-songwriter died from an overdose. […]
Reason Bless The Booth Freestyle | Rap Radar
Reason visits AudioMack with an exclusive verse for the music streaming services’ new Bless The Booth freestyle series. Shot by Sageenglish, the TDE artist steps up to the mic with an introspective rap referencing his come up, his city, Nipsey, and more over a beat by Nabeyin. In October, the Carson, CA native released his […]
New Video: French Montana “You Deserve An Oscar” | Rap Radar
French Montana takes his balling to new heights in his CB5‘s new video. From his animation in Times Square to soaring the skies in his hot air balloon, Montana’ questions the game’s authenticity while flying in his private jet, cruising in his Bugatti, and stunting with his crew.