In late 2023, L.A. Reid was sued for sexual assault and harassment by Drew Dixon, a former executive at Arista Records, where Reid served as president from 2000 to 2004. Today, the music industry mogul settled the lawsuit last-minute to avert the jury trial. Dixon claimed that Reid assaulted her twice and that rejecting Reid’s […]
Cat Power Celebrates First Gold Record
You never know where success might strike or when recognition might come. For Cat Power, it’s time to celebrate. Chan Marshall posted a photo of a gold record on Instagram today, explaining that it’s the first one she’s ever received in 35 years of recording as Cat Power. The plaque commemorates RIAA-certified gold status for […]
Steve Aoki Sued Over “Worthless” NFTs
Five years ago there was plenty of hype behind non-fungible tokens, those crypto-purchased, blockchain-stored digital works of art. But you don’t hear much about NFTs these days, much to the dismay of people who bought some from Steve Aoki. Aoki, who started out booking punk shows and became a world-famous DJ and cake-thrower, has been […]
Premature Evaluation: Zach Bryan With Heaven On Top
Belting Bronco/Warner 2026 “Douchebag.” That’s the word that I keep seeing. In certain corners of the internet, any mention of Zach Bryan’s name induces heavy eye-rolls. Those corners often include the comments section of this very website. It happens. Bryan is in the news a lot. Sometimes, it’s because we’re still figuring out just how […]
just lil – “Come Tru”
Today South London artist just lil shared an entrancing club gem “Come Tru.” In her words it’s “a whirlwind romance anthem.” I couldn’t have put it better myself. The track was produced by Ludwig A.F. and previews her forthcoming EP distant shade that’s out in February. Affectionate phrases like “Must be a dream come true” […]
August Ponthier – “I’m Crying, Are You?”
August Ponthier hails from Texas, but as their new album title professes, Everywhere Isn’t Texas. For Ponthier, that’s a complicated truth — sometimes a relief, sometimes a lament. The title’s backstory goes something like this: Growing up outside Dallas, Ponthier “felt othered and uncomfortable,” but after moving to New York at age 20, they realized […]
Miguel Plays Fallon, Loves Show Me The Body
A few months ago, the great R&B explorer Miguel finally released his long-promised opus Caos, his first full-length in eight years. The album didn’t set the world on fire, but maybe that’s because the world is already on fire. That, more or less, is the subject matter of “Angel’s Song,” the track that Miguel performed […]
Trembler Announce New EP Total Sorry: Hear “Wilt”
As anyone who’s ever seen Friday Night Lights can tell you, the state of Texas has a long, proud history in the field of soaring, emotional post-rock. Houston’s Trembler employ vocals, so they aren’t exploding in any skies. Instead, they offer a fresh take on the way that twinkly guitars can intertwine with one another. […]
Wesley Joseph Announces New Album Forever Ends Someday: Hear “Peace Of Mind” (Feat. Danny Brown)
London-based musician Wesley Joseph emerged in 2021 with ULTRAMARINE — a collage of avant-pop, melancholic funk, and seamless grooves. Today, he’s back with a new single “Peace Of Mind” featuring Danny Brown. The single is the follow-up to his sole release from last year “If Time Could Talk.” It announces his new album Forever Ends […]
Storey Littleton Announces Debut Album At A Diner: Hear “January”
The Woodstock, New York singer-songwriter Storey Littleton has yet to release an album, and she’s only in her early twenties, but she’s basically been making music since she was old enough to talk. Littleton’s parents Elizabeth Mitchell and Dan Littleton are in the long-running New York indie band Ida, and Mitchell made a series of […]