Welcome to Giza. Burna Boy brings the theatrics in his new video, “Giza” featuring Seyi Vibez. Directed by TG Omori, the action-packed clip begins with two young men battling with swords in a gladiator ring before spilling the party into the streets of the Egyptian city. “Take me picture / Five hours ago from camera […]
Rap Radar Podcast: Gucci Mane & B.G.
Burrr Gucci Mane and B.G. are a match made in trap heaven. After serving a dozen years in prison, B.G. linked with Gucci Mane for their debut collaboration, Choppers & Bricks. In his first interview since coming home, B.G. speaks on his new lease on life and musical partnership. Meanwhile, Gucci discusses his latest solo […]
Emerald M. On “Same Old Routine”: A Song of Hope and Despair
“Same Old Routine,” the latest single from Burmese singer-songwriter Emerald M., is a poignant exploration of the contrasts between youth and adulthood. Following her previous hit, “I Could’ve Died,” this new release delves into the realities of grown-up life, where once towering ambitions now feel out of reach. Emerald M.’s storytelling in “Same Old Routine” […]
Lone – “Triton”
Matt Cutler, the British producer who records as Lone, digs through rave history and makes bangers that feel vaguely dreamy and nostalgic, as if they’ve been pulled from some long-neglected corner of your mind. Two years after the album Always Inside Your Head, Lone’s got a brand-new single called “Triton,” and it’s a good one. […]
Michael McDonald Announces New Memoir Co-Written By Comedian Paul Reiser
Soulful smooth-pop yarler Michael McDonald will publish a memoir next year. This is not a surprise. McDonald ascended to fame with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers in the ’70s, and he went on to huge success as a solo artist in the ’80s. McDonald has been around some of the most storied figures in […]
The 10 Best Jazz Albums Of 2023
2023 has been a transitional year for jazz. We lost one of the genre’s most brilliant composers and performers, Wayne Shorter; free jazz flamethrowers Peter Brötzmann and Charles Gayle; genteel pianist Ahmad Jamal; bassist, composer and Spike Lee’s father Bill Lee; singer Tony Bennett; trombonist Curtis Fowlkes; bassist Richard Davis; pianist and composer Carla Bley; […]
Finnoguns Wake – “Lovers All”
Tim “Shogun” Wall used to lead the great Australian punk band Royal Headache, and now he’s got a new group called Finnoguns Wake, a duo with one Finn Berzin. Finnoguns Wake will release their debut EP Stay Young next month, and we’ve already posted first single “Blue Skies.” Today, they’ve got another new one. Finn […]
Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup Has Witch, All Them Witches, L.A. Witch, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, & More
Austin Psych Fest, taking place at The Far Out Lounge from April 26-28, has announced its 2024 lineup. The roster features Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Dehd, The Black Angels (the fest’s original producers), Chicano Batman, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, No Vacation, Lido Pimienta, Levitation Room, Tropa Magica, Brainstory, Orions Belte, All Them […]
Beyoncé Turns 10
First off: Please do not get cute about the title of this blog post. The very famous singer Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter celebrated her 10th birthday in September 1991, around the same time that she joined the hip-hop rappin’ Girl’s Tyme. She is now 42 years old. She is not turning 10. But the album known […]
Video: Wiz Khalifa “Lookin For Nipsey”
Lighters up. Wiz Khalifa is lighting up in his new music video, “Looking For Nipsey”. Directed by himself, the simply clip finds the Taylor Gang general blazing while bringing some of his most braggadocious bars to date. When I ride in they like “Is that a nigga on a horse and a bad bitch in […]