Muzz have released a cover of “Nobody Wants A Lonely Heart” by late avant-garde musician Arthur Russell, the first offering from the band’s Covers EP, which drops Dec. 9 on Matador. The EP also features the band’s own take of songs by Bob Dylan, Mazzy Star and Tracy Chapman. The tracklisting for the four-song EP is […]
New Music: 50 Cent Ft. NLE Choppa, Rileyy Lanez “Part Of The Game”
50 Cent links with NLE Choppa and Rileey Lanez for his Raising Kanan‘s theme music. Over a soulful beat and Rileyy’s Lanez’ harmonious hook, Fifty and Choppa trade street raps full of hustling ambition. Power Book III” Raising Kanan, is the next spinoff from the Power drama series, which will center on the upbringing of […]
TWICE Drops English Version Of “I CAN’T STOP ME”
TWICE Drops ‘More & More’ ’80s-channeling dance-pop has staged a major revival in 2020 thanks to acts like Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue and Miley Cyrus, but the trend has also reached South Korea. K-Pop queens TWICE serve retro bangers on Eyes Wide Open (pre-order a physical copy here) including the instantly-addictive “I CAN’T STOP ME.” […]
New Video: Busta Rhymes “Boomp!” | Rap Radar
Boomp boomp, Busta Rhymes is back with the latest music video off his recent album, E.L.E. 2. Directed by himself and Benny Boom, Busta lives like a true king at his lush palace on mountain above the clouds. Along with Spliff Star and O.T. Genasis, Bus sets sail on his Conglomerate yacht, flourishes in riches, […]
Peter Gabriel Teases Performance of 'Biko' With Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma
As part of tomorrow’s (Dec. 1) Peace Through Music livestream concert, a number of musicians will be teaming up for a performance of rarities and dream collaborations. One of those is Peter Gabriel, who is enlisting Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma for a performance of his 1980 song “Biko.” You can see a preview of that […]
Nick Cave Responds to Censoring of Pogues Holiday Song
Nick Cave is not pleased with the BBC for censoring the Pogues’ 1987 holiday hit, “Fairytale of New York.” BBC Radio 1 started playing an alternate version of the song — with the words “f****t” and “slut” removed — last week. However, BBC Radio 2 will still play the original rendition. Meanwhile, DJs on 6 […]
Wes Borland on Deftones' Distancing from Nü-Metal
Limp Bizkit may have reaped big success thanks to the nü-metal crazy of the late 90s. However, Wes Borland recently said that the Deftones’ decision to walk away from the genre they helped pioneer was the “right move.” “The Deftones really tried to separate themselves from everything, which was the right move, for sure,” the […]
Dave Matthews, Haim and More to Plat Cat Stevens Tribute
Dave Matthews, Haim, Brandon Boyd of Incubus and 37 other artists will pay tribute to Yusuf/Cat Stevens with live performances this week. The CatSong Festival will honor the 50th anniversary of his 1970 albums Tea for the Tillerman and Mona Bone Jakon. “It’s great to see and hear these covers of my songs given new life,” Yusuf […]
New Video: Tobe Nwigwe Ft. Black Thought, Royce 5’9″ “Father Figure” | Rap Radar
Tobe Nwigwe fathers styles on his latest release featuring Black Thought and Royce 5’9″. Accompanied by elegant dancers at a plush estate, Tobe raps his influence in the game perched on a balcony. Black Thought reiterates the sentiments from a dining table, while Royce does the same from the couch to the outdoor patio.
Snoop Dogg's Commentary Was the Real Winner of Last Night's Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Fight
Last night’s highly anticipated bout between retired boxers Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. may have ended in a draw, but there was a winner: Snoop Dogg. The rapper gave commentary during the night’s events, which also included YouTuber Jake Paul versus NBA veteran Nate Robinson, and social media couldn’t get enough. “This shit like two […]