Strand Of Oaks leader Tim Showalter is best-known for doing a kind of indie take on heartland rock. But Showalter also likes to get out there. The last Strand Of Oaks record, for instance, was this past June’s benefit EP Ambient For Change, a collection of meditative synth experiments. And now Showalter has gotten together […]
The Kills Perform 'Raise Me' on 'Late Late Show'
It’s been a quiet week on all fronts with all eyes on the presidential election, but late-night TV continues to roll on. Last night on The Late Late Show With James Corden, the Kills appeared as the musical guest and had a brief chat with host James Corden. While the band didn’t offer too much optimism […]
New Video: Jim Jones “Election” | Rap Radar
Jomo’s got our vote. As we patiently wait for the final presidential results, Jim Jones stunts politically-correct with his new release. Over The Heatmakerz soulful beat, Capo gives his take on the current political events while stunting with his Uptown crew on a brisk night in New York City. This marks the Harlem legend’s first […]
New Video: PJ Ft. Lute “I’m Forreal” | Rap Radar
Listen up haters. PJ talks her shit all over her major label debut Waiting For Paris‘ new video co-starring Lute. Directed by herself and Ali Roberto, the vibrant video centers the NC songstress belting her carefree vocals from various graffitied spots in L.A. Dreamville’s Lute pulls up and makes his cameo appearance with his cocky […]
Giveon “Stuck On You” On Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Rap Radar
Oh oh oh. Giveon brought his late night performance for Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the musical guest on Monday (Nov. 2). Turning his stage set up into a wooded park at night, the L.A. singer gave an earthy performance of his When It’s All Said & Done EP’s lead single. Giveon began his set seated […]
Alesso & Charlotte Lawrence Link For “The End”
Charlotte’s ‘Joke’s On You’ Alesso joins forces with Charlotte Lawrence for a sad banger called “The End.” The title says it all. The Swedish producer’s followup to the Liam Payne-assisted “Midnight” is about the final stages of a relationship. “I’ll pretend I’m happy that you’re home, cleaned up and I hid the ashtrays,” the breakout pop star begins […]
Album Review: Meghan Trainor’s ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’
Review: Meghan’s ‘Treat Myself’ Some artists are a natural fit for seasonal fare. Mariah Carey’s love of glitz and glamor screams Christmas, while Gwen Stefani’s campy, tongue-in-cheek schtick also makes her a holiday favorite. You can now add Meghan Trainor to the short list of divas that thrive in December. She stakes her claim as […]
2 Chainz “I’m Different” At Joe Biden Rally In Atlanta | Rap Radar
Middle finger up to the competition. On the day before Election Day, 2 Chainz pulled up to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ rally in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The drive-in event on Monday (Nov. 2) was lead by former President Barack Obama at the Georgia State University’s football stadium. During the event, 2 Chainz […]
Foo Fighters to Appear as Musical Guest This Week on 'Saturday Night Live'
Last week, it was announced that Dave Chappelle would host Saturday Night Live this week, but there wasn’t a musical guest…until now. Foo Fighters will be joining Chappelle this week on SNL, the show announced on Wednesday. It was supposed to be a busy year for Dave Grohl and company. Grohl told Bill Simmons earlier this year that […]
Anti-Flag, Tom Morello and More Join Forces in 'A Dying Plea Vol. 1' Video
With Pennsylvania currently at the center of the 2020 presidential election, Pittsburgh’s favorite political punk rockers have released a new video for their collaborative tune “A Dying Plea Vol. 1.” Anti-Flag released the video (which is full of raw footage of police brutality and violence) through Hopeless Records on YouTube, bringing a spotlight to their […]