Former Runaways frontwoman Cherie Currie and musical partner Brie Darling have released a cover of the Chris Cornell-penned Soundgarden hit “Black Hole Sun” to benefit the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation. Currie explained in a statement why she and Darling wanted to be involved in the project: “[Chris’] artistry shows in everything he touched. He […]
Todd Nance, Widespread Panic Drummer and Co-Founder, Dies at 57
Todd Nance, the drummer and co-founder of Widespread Panic, has died at the age of 57. The band announced the news of his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug. 19). SPIN also confirmed Nance’s death with the group’s publicist. “It is with great sadness that we announce that Todd Nance, a founding member […]
Mariah Carey Announces Career-Spanning New Album 'The Rarities'
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the Mariah Carey faithful. From the announcement of her September memoir to the weekly release of remix albums, live performances, and previously unreleased music videos, Carey’s fans are truly thriving. And today, they just stumbled on the biggest blessing of them all. Carey announced an upcoming two-disc album release on […]
Phoenix – "Identical"
In October, Sofia Coppola is releasing her next movie, On The Rocks — which stars Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, and Marlon Wayans — in select theaters and on Apple TV+. Today, the film’s trailer was released and it features a brand-new Phoenix song called “Identical.” Continuing their long history of collaboration (Coppola and Phoenix leader […]
Watch Regina Spektor Perform 'Prisoners' on 'Colbert'
When Regina Spektor was invited to bring some live music to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she brought one of her classic songs to the show — “Prisoners” off her 2002 album, Songs. “When I did my solo piano tour, I revisited some of the older songs. While dreaming up fun things for the […]
Cabaret Voltaire Drop First Album in Over 20 Years, Share Single 'Vasto'
Cabaret Voltaire will release their first album in over 20 years. Titled Shadow of Fear, the group shared the first single, “Vasto,” from the collection today (Aug. 19). Shadow of Fear is the first release with band founder Richard H. Kirk as the sole member of Cabaret Voltaire. Listen to “Vasto” below: “The album was finished […]
Cabaret Voltaire Announce First New Album in 26 Years
Through the ’70s and ’80s, Cabaret Voltaire were an adventurous group sitting at a cross-section of avant-garde electronic explorations and warped pop sensibilities that made them hard to define — and very influential. In 1994, Stephen Mallinder left, leaving Richard H. Kirk as the sole member of the band and that year’s The Conversation seemingly […]
Mary Lattimore – “Pine Trees”
There’s a part in The Last Dance, the great recent documentary series on Michael Jordan and the ’98 Bulls, where Jordan is on the Bulls’ bus, listening to some music on headphones and getting really into it. Someone asks what Jordan is listening to, and Jordan replies that it’s some new music from the R&B […]
Dirty Projectors – “Holy Mackerel”
Dirty Projectors are releasing five separate EPs this year. The first four will each be fronted by a different member of the band, and they’ll all take turns with lead vocals on the fifth and final installment. We’ve already gotten the Maia Friedman EP Windows Open and Felicia Douglass’ Flight Tower. And we’re about to […]
Lydia Loveless – "Wringer"
Lydia Loveless’ last album, Real, was one of the best releases of 2016. For Loveless herself, that four year span since was a time of much needed rest following the burnout of tour, and a time of major life changes including a divorce and a move to North Carolina. The experiences since have yielded her […]