Next month, Sufjan Stevens will return with The Ascension, his first proper album since 2015’s Carrie & Lowell. Stevens has already shared “America,” the massive 12-minute closing song that perversely stands as the album’s first single, as well as the non-album track “My Rajneesh.” Today, Stevens has followed it up with the new song “Video […]
Bob Mould to Release 24-CD 'Distortion: 1989-2019' Box Set
Prolific alt-rock icon Bob Mould sees the entirety of his recorded work from 1989 to 2019 released on the box set Distortion: 1989-2019, arriving Oct. 2 via Demon Music Group. Comprising eight studio albums, four live albums and two albums of rarities and collaborations, the CD anthology will feature exclusive new artwork and sleeve notes. “It’s called Distortion because it describes the […]
Ciara Shares Striking Video For Her New Protest Song "Rooted": Watch
A few weeks ago, Ciara gave birth to her son Win. Last night, she shared a video that she evidently recorded while she was very, very pregnant. Ciara’s new song “Rooted” is a statement of Black pride, a clear statement of solidarity with the protest movement that’s swept across America and the rest of the […]
New Music: Saigon “Bullets-19”
Saigon back. Saigon returns with the first single off his upcoming 777: The Resurrection on August 28. Using his powerful voice, the prolific rapper breaks his silence during these desperate times of need and protects the children at all costs. We gotta change.
New Video: Ciara Ft. Ester Dean “Rooted”
Black is beautiful. Firmly standing her ground, Ciara sheds light on the youth for her powerful release featuring Ester Dean. Showcasing her baby bump in various looks, Ciara is joined by her children and her fellow Black kings and queens in the epic music video. She sits proudly at the throne in a wicker chair, […]
New Music: Buddy Ft. Matt OX “Ain’t Sweet”
4 the kidz. Buddy isn’t sugar-coating a damn thing on his new single featuring Matt OX. Dipped in BRICK!’s soothing flutes and horns, Buddy unapologetically brings his swag and mack game to this audio treat. Meanwhile the young “Overwhelming” Philly star Matt Ox takes the spotlight with his candied verse. Sweet.
New Music: Bodega Bamz “You Don’t Know”
Turn on the TV and turn up the radio. If you think you know Bodega Bamz, you don’t know him quite like this. Over DrewTyrannyBeatz’ bass-heavy production, the Spanish Harlem MC tells it like it is from riding through the city while letting the Mac spit to running through Hollywood chicks. This is the latest […]
Silver Sphere’s Breakout Year Continues With ‘handle me’
Silver Sphere Drops ‘crowd’ Intergalactic pop star Silver Sphere, who hails from a planet called The Silversphere (just go with it), made her major-label debut earlier this year with a dreamy breakup anthem called “crowd.” The 20-year-old now follows it up with another song about the end of a relationship. Only this time around, she’s […]
The Japanese House Links With Justin Vernon For “Dionne”
The Japanese House’s ‘Lilo’ Video The Japanese House makes a welcome return to the music today (August 12) with a new EP called Chewing Cotton Wool. The 4-song set is comprised of 2019 gems “Something Has To Change” and “Chewing Cotton Wool” as well as the interlude “Sharing Beds” and a duet with Justin Vernon […]
New Video: BlocBoy JB “No Dribble Freestyle” | Rap Radar
Dribble that. Blocboy JB tries his hand to a track and brings the end result to life with a video. In the clip, he lights up in a parking garage while bouncing to the beat in front of an all white Benz. The Memphis rapper also turns up on a balcony and waves a handgun […]