Bartees Strange is a young musician based in Washington, DC. He makes intense emo-punk records and works as an environmental lobbyist, and he’s spent much of 2020 covering the work of the National. Back in March, Strange released Goodbye To Pretty Boy, an album of reimagined versions of songs by the National. Earlier this month, […]
Ricky Reed, Jim James, & Duendita – "Us (How Sweet It Was)"
Although he spent many years in the late ’00s and early ’10s attempting to break through with his Oakland-based pop-leaning hip-hop project Wallpaper., Ricky Reed found his true calling this past decade as a go-to producer for acts such as Lizzo, Twenty One Pilots, Meghan Trainor, the Weeknd, Jason Derulo, and Halsey. He’s worked with […]
New Music: J.Cole “Lion King On Ice”
Hakuna Matata! J.Cole returns to the throne with his second release off his upcoming The Fall Off. Produced by himself, T-Minus, and JetsonMade, Young Simba kicks it up a notch for some soul searching and reminisces on his come up and rise to fame. Up, up and away. The track coincides with his previous release […]
Eddie Vedder on His Late Father, Springsteen's Advice | SPIN
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder opens up about the “spiritual energy” of his late father, being friends with his rock star heroes (including Bruce Springsteen), and navigating a “terrifying” COVID-19 reality in the latest installment of the Daddy Issues podcast, hosted by sportscaster Joe Buck and actor Oliver Hudson. Listen below. Early on in the wide-ranging […]
Watch the Latest 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' Trailer
After releasing the first teaser in early June, Bill & Ted Face the Music has dropped a lengthier trailer. While the initial clip brought us back into the world of Theodore “Ted” Logan, played by Keanu Reeves, and William “Bill” S. Preston Esq., portrayed by Alex Winter, this trailer gives us more information about what’s […]
Andy Shauf – “Judy” & “Jeremy’s Wedding”
Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf released his latest LP The Neon Skyline, a concept album about a guy who goes to his local dive bar, finds out that his ex is back in town, and eventually runs into her, earlier this year. We named it Album Of The Week when it came out in January. And […]
Kylie Minogue Announces New Album 'Disco', Shares New Single "Say Something": Listen
Today, the long-tenured Australian dance-pop queen Kylie Minogue — the one true Kylie, no matter what anyone else might say — has announced that she’s got a new album called Disco coming out this fall. The new LP follows 2018’s Golden, and Minogue recorded it with longtime producer Biff Stannard, who co-wrote the Spice Girls’ […]
Taylor Swift Announces Surprise New Album 'folklore', Out at Midnight
She’s apparently back in the woods. Taylor Swift has announced that her eighth album, folklore, will drop at midnight EST, on Friday, July 24. The 16-track album includes contributions from the National’s Aaron Dessner (who was involved in 11 tracks, Swift said), Bon Iver, William Bowery and favored producer pal Jack Antonoff. “Tonight at midnight […]
Kylie Minogue’s “Say Something” Is A Dreamy Disco Anthem
Kylie Unveils Cover Of ‘Disco’ And she’s back! Kylie Minogue launches the DISCO era with a glorious banger called “Say Something.” Co-written with frequent collaborators Richard “Biff” Stannard and Ash Howes (“Love At First Sight” and many other bops), the pop icon’s latest is a sweeping mid-tempo disco moment that falls somewhere between Scissors Sisters […]
New Music: J.Cole “The Climb Back”
Survival at all costs. J.Cole sets the tone with his long-awaited album The Fall Off on its first offering. Produced by himself, Jermaine reflects on his love for the rap game and recent life changing moments from both himself and his loved ones. Everything come back in full circle.