Late superstar guitarist Eddie Van Halen has a New York City subway stop named after him, in a temporary, guerilla-style homage to the shredder’s massive musical influence. New York street artist Adrian Wilson takes credit on Instagram for making Brooklyn’s Van Siclen Avenue on the A/C line into “Van Halen Avenue.” Seemingly perturbed by the […]
Mastodon, Kvelertak, Baroness Members Cover Ozzy Osbourne on <i>Two Minutes to Late Night</i>
Quarantine cover series Two Minutes to Late Night pays homage to Halloween by covering Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 solo hit, “Over The Mountain.” The ever-shifting metal consortium who performs the true-to-the-original cover is Mastodon’s Brann Dailor, Darkest Hour/Be Well’s Mike Schleibaum, Kvelertak’s Marvin Nygaard, Baroness’ Seb Thomson, and host Gwarsenio Hall. The original of the tune […]
Watch Nandi Bushell Drum on Coldplay's 'Fix You'
While Nandi Bushell awaits Dave Grohl’s response in their ongoing “drum battle,” the young British musician switched gears and added her twist to Coldplay’s 2005 tune “Fix You.” “I hope this will bring a #smile to your face today. We always have #music! I really like this song called #fixyou by @Coldplay . The buildup […]
Angel Olsen Performs Stunning New 11-Minute Song "Time Bandits": Watch
It’s only been about a month and a half since Angel Olsen released her stark and powerful new album A Whole New Mess. Since then, Olsen has remained busy. She’s covered songs from Billie Holiday, George Harrison, and Bobby Vinton. And now she’s posted video of herself playing a heavy, intense new 11-minute song called […]
Portugal. The Man – “Who’s Gonna Stop Me” (Feat. “Weird Al” Yankovic)
Not everything “Weird Al” Yankovic does is a joke. Today, Yankovic, the greatest novelty-song specialist in pop-music history, has teamed up with Portugal. The Man, the Portland/Alaska rock hitmakers and recent Black Thought collaborators, for something serious. Today, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day, Portugal. The Man have come out with a new song called […]
OHMME – "Mine" & "Miasma"
Chicago duo OHMME continue to be an inventive, prolific force in indie rock. After dropping their eminently solid Fantasize Your Ghost LP back in June — and teaming up with fellow endlessly productive Chicago rockers Twin Peaks to cover Dirty Projectors for our very own Save Stereogum compilation — they’re back today with a pair […]
Julia Jacklin – “to Perth, before the border closes” & “CRY”
About a year and a half ago, the Australian singer and songwriter Julia Jacklin released Crushing, her second album of dreamy and countrified indie-pop. Since then, the world changed. On two new songs released today, Jacklin, like the rest of us, attempts to process a new altered reality. Jacklin is the latest artist to take […]
New Video: Bow Wow “Met On Collins” | Rap Radar
Bow Wow brings his Miami nights to live in the music video to his latest single. Shot by Otto The Director, Shad Moss enjoys the bachelor life down in the 305. There, he’s the host with the most on a yacht full of booze, ladies, and countless intimate nights with a selected few.
New Video: Dizzy Wright Ft. Enchanting “Keep Up” | Rap Radar
Dizzy Right gets up with Enchanting for his My Hustle Unmatched‘s album’s new video shot by Vehgus. Over a Reezy production, Dizzy Wright spits his game on a set with dancers working their moves, while Enchanting laces the track with her hot girl verse.
Portugal. The Man Team With 'Weird Al' Yankovic on 'Who's Gonna Stop Me'
Aside from being hitmakers, the members of Portugal. The Man are also social activists who champion the indigenous community. Oct. 12 marks Indigenous Peoples Day, and to raise awareness the band partnered with one of its biggest influences — “Weird Al” Yankovic — and fellow Portland artist The Last Artful, Dodgr for a new song called “Who’s […]