Count on Courtney Love to bring the bizarre levity, most recently via a social media confession calling her 2004 America’s Sweetheart solo album one of her “life’s great shames,” like “Steve Coogan, or crack.” The Instagram caption goes on to explain why: “just the period, sloppiness, men, money, drugs, nightmare….” That said, the Hole frontwoman […]
Billie Eilish, Beastie Boys, Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers and More Customize Coolers for Charity
The Beastie Boys, Billie Eilish, Wilco and more have customized a bunch of Yeti coolers for a charity auction benefitting out-of-work touring and venue crews. Bidding is now open, with the opening bid for the Eilish cooler starting at $225; Phoebe Bridgers’ decorated cooler at $300 and the Beasties’ starting at $700. All proceeds from Yeti’s […]
New Music: Conway The Machine, Big Ghost LTD. “Toast”
Toast please. Conway The Machine plans to take over 2021, and is off to a good start with “Toast”. Anchored by Big Ghost LTD.’s hypnotiq and soulful loop, the Griselda MC raps new takeovers, hustling ethics, and more. “Toast” is the first single off the Conway The Machine and Big Ghost LTD.’s upcoming album, If […]
New Music: Madlib “Hopprock”
New Madlib. Madlib hops into the new year with his new instrumental,”Hopprock”, the latest offering off his forthcoming album, Sound Ancestors. Clocking in just under three-and-half minutes, the beat’s opened with a distilled voice message followed by a loop of slapping drums and infectious bells. Sound Ancestors is arranged and mastered by Kieren “Four Tet” […]
New Video: Stunna 4 Vegas “What It Do” | Rap Radar
What it do, Stunna? Not only did Stunna 4 Vegas welcomed 2021 on New Year’s Day, but he also celebrated his birthday. In the accompanying video to his new release, the 25 year-old rapper is surprised with a birthday party with DaBaby and friends. Elsewhere, the NC rapper takes the party to the streets where […]
New Video: Deniro Farrar “Difference (Intro)” | Rap Radar
New Year, new money. Deniro Farrar is like no other in the video to his Exhibit Q EP’s opening track. Directed by William C. Simmons, the Charlotte MC raps his thought-provoking raps in front the city’s skyline. Inside an abandoned warehouse, he flexes his bands and his physique while lounging on a sofa and hitting […]
New Video: Talib Kweli Ft. Maurice “Mo Betta” Brown “The Jux” | Rap Radar
Cheers! Talib Kweli brings “The Jux” with the latest video off his forthcoming set, Cultural Currency. Bobbing to the sounds by trumpet extraordinaire Maurice “Mo Metta” Brown, Talib Kweli drops knowledge for the culture. Bundled up in the wilderness, Kweli raps on the hills, in the creek, plays a game of cards in a tent, […]
New Video: D Smoke “It’s Ok” | Rap Radar
Alrighty now. It’s alright, and “It’s Okay” in the video for D Smoke’s latest single. Directed by Sergio, the Inglewood rapper spreads positive vibes for all during their times of need and struggles. On a Hollywood Broadway set, D Smoke raps with a couple of firearms, on top of a piano, and brings the celebration […]
Fiona Apple Teamed With Phoebe Bridgers to Cover Waterboys Tune
Last November’s finale of the Showtime drama The Affair included a cover of the Waterboys’ “The Whole of the Moon” by none other than Fiona Apple with Phoebe Bridgers on backing vocals. Now, a video of an emotive Apple cutting the tune in the studio has surfaced. The caption for the video, which was apparently […]
Steve Earle Releases 'J.T."'Tribute LP to Late Son, Justin Townes Earle
Steve Earle & The Dukes’ J.T. album, a collection honoring Earle’s late son, Justin Townes Earle, is out today, on what would have been Justin’s 39th birthday. The record, which covers 10 songs from Justin’s discography, along with the elder Earle’s heartfelt tribute, “Last Words,” arrives nearly five months after Justin Townes Earle’s death from an accidental […]