The indefatigable Wye Oak are putting out a new EP, No Horizon, at the end of the month, on the heels of a solid run of one-off tracks that were released toward the top of the year and a different EP from Jenn Wasner’s Flock Of Dimes project that came out just a few weeks […]
Bill Callahan's "Protest Song" Is Not Your Average Protest Song
Another week, another Bill Callahan song. Imagine saying that during the six-year drought before Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest! Well, Callahan is releasing a new album, Gold Record, in a couple months, and every Monday from now until it’s released, he’s putting out a new song from it. We’ve gotten “Pigeons,” “Another Song,” and “35” […]
New Video: G Herbo “Ridin Wit Me” | Rap Radar
Pull up. Ride along with G Herbo in his PTSD (Deluxe)‘s new music video. Pulling up in a big body Rolls Royce, the Chicago rapper cruises through his city and loiters with the crew in the streets. Buckle up.
New Video: Black Thought “Thought vs. Everybody” | Rap Radar
The most powerful Black Thought. It’s Black Thought against the world in the video to the first single off his upcoming, Streams Of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Abel EP (July 31). With his back against the wall at a cathedral, Thought weighs in on the current affairs and spreads Black unity as historic images […]
Socially-Distanced Nü-Metal Fest Actually Took Place This Weekend
A few weeks ago, the festival formerly known as Herd Immunity announced that it would be taking place July 16-18 in rural Wisconsin. Despite some bands dropping off the bill, the festival featuring Static-X, Saving Abel and ’90s rockers Sponge actually happened. “Things are going GREAT people are being very respectful. Bet all the BS media won’t be […]
Kanye West Rips Harriet Tubman, Goes on Anti-Abortion Rant at First Presidential Rally
Kanye West is still very good at making jaws drop, for better or worse. At his first presidential campaign rally today in South Carolina, limited to “registered guests only” at North Charleston’s Exquis Event Center, there weren’t enough eyebrows to raise. Speaking sans mic, with “2020” shaved into his head and sporting a bulletproof vest, […]
New Music: August Alsina, Rick Ross “Entanglement”
Jaded. August Alsina defines his true meaning of entanglements on his new collaboration with Rick Ross. Making light of his headlines regarding his former relationship with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Alsina sings infidelity and deceit, while Rozay adds his own personal flings and secrets into the web. What a mix up.
Perry Farrell Recalls Someone Retrieving His First Band's Masters From the Trash
On Friday, Perry Farrell announced a 68-track, career-spanning box set called Perry Farrell- The Glitz; The Glamour that will focus on his work outside Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros, including his first band Psi Com. During a recent interview with Kerrang! the “Godfather Of Alternative Rock” opened up about his time with Psi Com, divulging that someone found […]
Kanye West to Hold First Presidential Campaign Rally Today (Report)
A few days ago, we thought Kanye West was dropping out of the presidential race. Nope. In the days that have followed, Ye’s name appeared on the Oklahoma ballot, and now reports are circulating that the rapper is holding his first presidential campaign rally today in South Carolina. According to Politico and ABC News, who both received […]
Beyoncé Shares New 'Black Is King' Trailer
After announcing her new visual album Black Is King last month, Beyoncé shared its second trailer on Sunday. The short clip features appearances by Bey, Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and more. According to a press release, Pharrell Williams, Lupita Nyong’o, and others will also make cameos in the film. Beyoncé wrote, directed, and executive-produced the project; […]