Charlotte’s ‘Joke’s On You’ Charlotte Lawrence has been hailed as One To Watch since dropping her Young EP in 2018. Since then, the 20-year-old has dropped a steady stream of very good singles including “Navy Blue” and the wonderfully-titled “God Must Be Doing Cocaine.” Now signed to a major, the breakout star kicked off 2020 […]
Best Coast Prep 'Crazy for You' Full-LP Film
Best Coast will mark the 10th anniversary of their debut, Crazy for You, by releasing a pre-filmed quarantine performance of the record — their first time playing it in full. The film features several guests, including Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, and Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry. The Crazy for You “birthday party” is set for […]
“supercuts” Is Jeremy Zucker’s Catchiest Single Yet
Jeremy Zucker’s 2020 has been more productive than yours. The 24-year-old rolled out his debut album, love is not dying, in April, and now follows it up with a toe-tapping happy/sad anthem anthem “supercuts.” (Yes, a reference to the hair salon franchise). “I don’t wanna make your mama cry at dinner and see her at […]
New Music: Murs, Wreckonize “You & Me Vs. Everybody”
All we got is us. Paired up once again, it’s Murs and Wrekonize against the world on their new collaboration. Over Wreckonize’s boom-bap beat, the two Strange Music MCs rap perseverance and maneuvering in today’s current climate. The collaboration is off Murs’ upcoming EP, Murs in Miami.
GWAR Somehow Appeared on CNN Again
GWAR singer Blöthar the Berserker detailed the melodic focus that informed their recent unplugged session with The AV Club, telling CNN, “The focus is more on harmony and more on melody than it is on rhythm and aggression, and the same thing is true for the voice.” The metal band’s recent, home-recorded mini-set — part of the […]
New Video: Dave East “My Loc”
Kiing for life. Dave East pays his respects to his good friend Kiing Shooter in his new music video. Along with archive footage, the Harlem rapper reflects on the memories of the late rapper while visiting his graveyard site with friends. On May 5, the rising star from Long Island, who was signed to Nas […]
A.K. Paul – "Be Honest"
Back in May, A.K. Paul released a new song called “Hungry Beat,” a track he’d worked on during quarantine. It was the first time we’d heard from Paul in a bit, with he and his brother Jai maintaining similarly unpredictable release patterns. But it looks like Paul has some big plans for the rest of […]
Porno for Pyros to Reunite for Lollapalooza Stream
Lollapalooza was forced to cancel the 2020 festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers announced a creative workaround for fans craving live music. The free Lolla 2020 livestream, airing from July 30 to Aug. 2 exclusively on YouTube, will feature over 150 archival and original performances and appearances — including the first major reunion in […]
New Video: NBA YoungBoy “All In” | Rap Radar
YoungBoy’s moment of clarity. YoungBoy Never Broke Again gets a few things off his chest for his new single. Accompanied by a series of tweets, the video finds NBA YoungBoy with the homies and in his very own backyard while venting on his past demons as well as his accomplishments. Life is good and it’s […]
New Video: Trae Tha Truth Ft. YB PuertoRico, Fast Money, Big Tony, Lil Chad, SkeetTaste, Cal Wayne, Yung Al, Jackboy Dee, 30 Wayz, Bloodbath , Laray Da Savage, Obenoir “It Ain’t Fair” | Rap Radar
We got a problem Houston. Trae Tha Truth puts on for his city in his new music video featuring a few of Houston’s rising stars. Making their way through their hometown, Trae, YB PuertoRico, Fast Money, Big Tony, Lil Chad, SkeetTaste, Cal Wayne, Yung Al, Jackboy Dee, 30 Wayz, Bloodbath , Laray Da Savage, Obenoir […]