Just before Halloween, Danny Elfman released his first solo single in 36 years, an “absurd anti-pop song” called “Happy.” Today, the famed composer/musician is giving us another taste of new material with “Sorry.” The anger-fueled track pulls from industrial and prog-rock influences to create an uneasy atmosphere that’s made even more unnerving with a jarring video […]
Michael Anthony Says He and Eddie Van Halen 'Had Some Issues That Were Never Resolved'
When Eddie Van Halen passed away in Oct., it hit the rock community hard — including his former bandmates. During a recent visit to the Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown podcast, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony divulged that he and EVH had unresolved issues when he died. “We actually hadn’t spoken [for many years], and unfortunately, we […]
Nandi Bushell Makes Live Loop of Led Zeppelin's 'The Immigrant Song'
Nandi Bushell’s back with another stellar cover, and this time she’s doing things a little differently. Instead of sharing a full performance of a song, she recorded herself making a loop of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in celebration of Jimmy Page’s 77th birthday. Like always, she flawlessy executed drums, guitar, and an insane bass line. In […]
Watch Billy Corgan, Trent Reznor and More Cover David Bowie for Tribute Show
Last night, some of the many musicians inspired by David Bowie joined forces to celebrate the Thin White Duke. Curated and hosted by Bowie’s longtime collaborator Mike Garson, A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! was highlighted by Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan singing “Space Oddity” and Trent Reznor, joined by his Nine Inch Nails bandmate Atticus Ross and […]
New Music: Lice, Aesop Rock, Homeboy Sandman “Ask Anyone”
Long live DOOM. After nearly four years since their latest meeting, Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman reunite as Lice for their MF Doom tribute. Over DOOM’s 2015 beat, the Lice duo pay homage to the late rapper reference his musical influence and attending his shows. On December 31, fans were shock to have learned that […]
New Video: Philthy Rich Ft. Fenix Flexin “Separate” | Rap Radar
Philthy Flexin 5900 Boys and Shoreline Mafia connect in Philthy Rich’s new video featuring Fenix Flexin. Pulling up in an Aston Martin, Fenix is flexin by an outdoor pool and inside a plush estate filled with twerking eye-candy, lots of dough, and plenty of guns. Meanwhile, Philthy Rich stunts in the kitchen with his fellow […]
New Music: Lice, Aesop Rock, Homeboy Sandman “Ask Anyone”
Long live DOOM. After nearly four years since their latest meeting, Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman reunite as Lice for their MF Doom tribute. Over DOOM’s 2015 beat, the Lice duo pay homage to the late rapper reference his musical influence and attending his shows. On December 31, fans were shock to have learned that […]
New Music: Rick Hyde “Follow Me”
Hyde and seek. Follow Rick Hyde into the new year with his first drop, produced by araabMUZIK Opened with an excerpt from film, The Education of Sonny Carson, The Black Soprano Family member strides over araab’s eerie beat with his raw lyrics and brolic flow. Rick Hydes’ Plates 2 coming soon.
Machine Gun Kelly Tickets To My Downfall Medley On Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Rap Radar
All access on Kimmel! Machine Gun Kelly brought his Tickets To My Downfall to Jimmy Kimmel Live! as the show’s musical guest. On Monday (Jan 4), MGK performed a medley of songs off his first No. 1 debut. Tackling the duties of a one band man, he recited “Drunk Face”, “All I Know” and “Bloody […]
Future Hit: Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License”
Olivia Rodrigo is shaping up to be one of the breakout stars of 2021. The 17-year-old, who appeared on Disney TV shows Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, isn’t your typical teen pop star. For starters, she writes her own songs and opts for alt-leaning, piano-driven anthems. Take “Drivers License.” Olivia’s debut […]