Lots of musicians try to get into acting. Janelle Monaé has already succeeded wildly. Unless you count her voice role in Rio 2, Monaé’s first two films, Moonlight and Hidden Figures, were both nominated for Best Picture, and Moonlight won. Next week, Antebellum, the new horror film that Monaé stars in, will come out on […]
Janelle Monae Unveils New Song 'Turntables'
All In: The Fight For Democracy will debut in theaters tomorrow (Sept. 9) and the documentary about voter suppression will feature a new song from Janelle Monae. Titled “Turntables,” the anthemic new tune (which is a little under three minutes) from Monae is her first new song since 2018’s Dirty Computer. The song was written by was Monáe, […]
'Two Minutes to Late Night' Share Robyn Cover
Two Minutes to Late Night closed out Labor Day Weekend with an unexpected cover of Robyn’s “Ever Again,” off her 2018 LP, Honey. Drawing inspiration from Thin Lizzy, 2M2LN host Jordan Olds, aka Gwarsenio Hall, took on guitar duties, bringing in Nate Garrett of Spirit Adrift, Troy Sanders (Mastodon, Killer Be Killed and Gone Is Gone) […]
Neil Young Reveals 1970 Carnegie Hall Show Will Be Released as First 'Bootleg'
In a post on his website a few weeks ago, Neil Young teased the release of “Official Bootlegs” from his live archives while announcing several other releases in the coming months. Over the weekend, Young revealed that the first in this series would be from his 1970 show at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall. […]
Dear Nora – "Hold It Down"
In a couple weeks, Dear Nora are reissuing their career-spanning compilation Three States: Rarities 1997-2007. The new release contains a handful of bonus tracks, including “Time Is Now (Autumn Version),” which project leader Katy Davidson shared last month, and “Hold It Down,” which they have shared today. It’s about geographical separation and how emotional connections […]
Billie Eilish Unveils New Signature Fender Ukulele Model
Grammy-winning phenom Billie Eilish added another feather to her cap with the release of a Signature Ukulele from Fender, the instrument embodying her preferred specs and aesthetic with her distinct “blohsh™” pattern. “The ukulele was the first instrument I learned,” she said in a statement. “It’s where I started writing, and where I found new […]
Sen Morimoto – “The Things I Thought About You Started To Rhyme”
Genre-agnostic Chicago rapper, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Sen Morimoto is releasing his self-titled sophomore album next month. And today, following early singles “Woof” and “Deep Down” featuring AAAMYYY, he’s sharing another new track, a woozy, out-of-focus piece called “The Things I Thought About You Started To Rhyme.” In a statement, Morimoto says, “The off-kilter, odd meter […]
New Order Share New Song 'Be A Rebel,' Reveal 2021 Tour Dates
New Order was supposed to hit the road with Pet Shop Boys this summer. We know how that turned out. Another casualty from that cancellation was that the veteran English dance-pop group was going to release a new song. Instead of waiting for 2021, New Order decided to drop that song in question, “Be A […]
Hear New Order's First New Song In 5 Years, "Be A Rebel"
New Order were supposed to be on tour with the Pet Shop Boys right around now, but those dates have been pushed until this time next year. The band was also going to release a new song to coincide with the tour, and they’re at least following through on that plan. New Order have shared […]
Helena Deland – "Truth Nugget"
Following a string of EPs that stretches back four years, Helena Deland is releasing her debut album, Someone New, next month. She’s shared “Lylz” and the title track from it already, and today she’s back with another new song, “Truth Nugget,” which is dreamy but locked-in, a confrontation with the truth and the lies we […]