Two years ago, we named Young Jesus a Band To Watch on the strength of their album The Whole Thing Is Just There. So it was exciting news when, last month, the group announced a followup, Welcome To Conceptual Beach. Along the way, the band has shared “Root And Crown” and “(un)knowing.” Now that the […]
New York City Indie Venues Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Save Our Stages Act
Over 150 independent music venues in New York City are calling for the passing of the bi-partisan Save Our Stages Act and the Restart Acts today, both of which will support indie venues during their on-going financial hardships following to the COVID shutdown. The venues — including Baby’s Alright, the Knitting Factory, the Bitter End and Bowery […]
New Video: Bankroll Fresh Ft. Gucci Mane “Fresh As Fuck” | Rap Radar
Fresh Mane! The late BankRoll Fresh is still fly as can be on his new release featuring Gucci Mane. In honor of his 33rd birthday on Sunday (April 2), Street Money Worldwide releases the animated clip which finds the two ATLiens cruising in their convertibles to the mall, playing at an arcade where they are […]
Jay-Z Streams 3 Rare Songs On TIDAL
This is Hov. Jay-Z’s catalogue runs deep. So deep a handful has yet to be made available for streaming. Taking it back to the classics, Hov has now uploaded a trio of rare cuts exclusively on TIDAL. On Monday (August 3), Hov uploaded his 1998 “From Marcy To Hollywood” featuring Memphis Bleek and Sauce Money […]
New Video: Bankroll Fresh Ft. Gucci Mane “Fresh As Fuck” | Rap Radar
Fresh Mane! The late BankRoll Fresh is still fly as can be on his new release featuring Gucci Mane. In honor of his 33rd birthday on Sunday (April 2), Street Money Worldwide releases the animated clip which finds the two ATLiens cruising in their convertibles to the mall, playing at an arcade where they are […]
New Video: EarthGang “Top Down” | Rap Radar
Where them dollars at? EarthGang lets it drop in their MirrorLand album’s new music video. Depicted as muppets, the animation finds Olu and WowGr8 cruising the A in their convertible Chevy. After hitting up the strip club, the Dreamville duo find themselves underwater and then resurfaced back on the street for a wild police chase. […]
New Video: DaBaby “Peep Hole” | Rap Radar
Lights, camera, action. Ahead of his Blame It On Baby (Deluxe) at midnight (August 4), DaBaby premiers the video to one of its new additions directed by Reel Goats. Rocking his Gucci and Burberry wear, the NC rapper keeps it simple, yet flashy on various sets during the shoot including inside a Moon chair, a […]
Jim James, Colin Meloy, and More Cover Burt Bacharach in Newport Folk Fest Livestream Finale
With live shows currently on the shelf indefinitely, the only way to experience the collaborative nature of a festival is (sadly) through a livestream. One of the best of the year so far was what the Newport Folk Festival put together. The Rhode Island-based event put together some great collaborations, including a befitting finale. My […]
Surf Mesa & Gus Dapperton Team Up For “Somewhere”
Surf Mesa & Emilee’s ‘ily’ Surf Mesa ranks as one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to “ily (i love you baby).” An electro-overhaul of Frankie Valli’s 1967 smash “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” featuring Emilee, the dreamy track first went viral on TikTok and then crossed over to streaming platforms. The 20-year-old […]
New Music: Lil Keed Ft. Lil Baby “She Know”
Act like you know. Lil Keed links with Lil Baby on the latest offering off his Trapped On Cleveland 3 (August 7). Over a laid-back instrumental, the YSL rapper details his come up, success and frolicking with the next man’s chick, while Lil Baby adds his Quality Control drip.