New Zealand teenager Jawsh 685 arguably has the biggest viral hit of 2020. His original composition, “Laxed — Siren Beat,” went nuclear on TikTok and morphed into “Savage Love” when Jason Derulo took an interest. The summery bop immediately caught fire on Spotify (it has accumulated more than 350 million streams) and topped the charts […]
Father John Misty – "Main Man" (T. Rex Cover)
A few months ago, a star-studded tribute compilation dedicated to T. Rex and Marc Bolan was announced. It was organized by longtime Saturday Night Live music producer Hal Willner, who passed away from complications due to COVID-19 in April. AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs Of Marc Bolan And T. Rex is out now. We’ve already shared […]
SZA – "Hit Different" (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
SZA has released a new single called “Hit Different,” which features Ty Dolla $ign. She worked on the song with The Neptunes and recorded it in DJ Khaled’s house earlier this year while he was at the Super Bowl, as she explained in a new interview with Apple Music. “I was swimming in my brain […]
Billie Joe Armstrong Shares Electric Cover of Wreckless Eric’s 'Whole Wide World'
Billie Joe Armstrong has been no stranger to covers throughout quarantine, but his latest rendition of a new wave classic might just take the cake for his best yet. The Green Day frontman just dropped his Amazon Original cover of Wreckless Eric’s “Whole Wide World” on Friday. The punk legend takes the 1977 Nick Lowe-produced track […]
New Video: Teyana Taylor “Still” | Rap Radar
No fakes news. Teyana Taylor breaks down and pays tribute to the innocent Black lives lost in her powerful music video. The track is lifted from her latest LP, The Album. Directed by herself, Teyana channels a series of Black leaders including Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. as well as victims Breonna Taylor and […]
One To Watch: Carmen DeLeon Impresses With “Volverás”
With Latin artists crossing over like never before, Carmen DeLeon needs to be on your pop radar. The Venezuelan-born/LA-based newcomer first gained recognition as a 14-year-old contestant on The Voice Spain. Instead of plunging straight into music, the breakout star honed her craft and eventually inked a deal with Capitol Records. Her debut single, “Volverás,” […]
Nandi Bushell Answers Dave Grohl's Challenge, Plays Them Crooked Vultures' 'Dead End Friends'
Over the weekend, Dave Grohl answered 1o-year-old phenom Nandi Bushell’s challenge to a drum-off and played Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” — which he said he hasn’t played since originally recording it. He then busted out “Dead End Friends” by Them Crooked Vultures. Grohl finished it by playfully challenging Bushell to respond. And she did. In a new video […]
New Music: Ari Lennox, Anthony Ramos “If You Want Me To Stay”
Ari Lennox and Anthony Ramos cover an oldie, but goodie classic for a good cause Produced by Elite and Will Wells, the two give their modern day touch to the Sly & The Family Stone 1973 classic hit, “If You Want Me To Stay”. The release is in partnership with Main Street Alliance, a non-profit […]
New Find: Blake Rose Rolls Out “Ordinary People” Video
With two viral hits (“Lost” and “Gone”) under his belt, Blake Rose already ranks as one of the breakout stars of 2020. His hot streak continues with “Ordinary People,” a delicate love song, which arrived in June. “Met you out late last night, lost my voice but you didn’t mind,” the Aussie singer/songwriter croons. “Held […]
FINNEAS Dares To Hope On “What They’ll Say About Us”
FINNEAS follows up his Blood Harmony EP (and its subsequent deluxe edition) with a cautiously optimistic ballad called “What They’ll Say About Us.” Inspired by the events of 2020, the 6-time Grammy winner’s latest is about perseverance in the face of adversity. “You’re tired now, lie down,” he begins over an elegant piano arrangement. “I’ll […]