Santa Clara rapper Saweetie has a hit on rap radio with the bass-bombed hyphy track “Tap In,” the follow-up to her 2019 breakthrough “My Type” and the lead single from her forthcoming debut album Pretty Bitch Music. The swaggering, Too Short-sampling “Tap In” has climbed as far as #40 on the Hot 100, and with […]
Leonard Cohen Estate 'Exploring Legal Action' Over Unauthorized Use of 'Hallelujah'
Add Leonard Cohen’s estate to the growing number of musicians and musician estates to rebuke the Trump campaign for playing their music without authorization. On Thursday night after President Donald Trump’s speech to conclude the Republican National Convention, Tori Kelly’s version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” from the Sing soundtrack blared in the background and it […]
Christina Aguilera Drops New Version Of “Reflection”
Xtina’s ‘Loyal Brave True’ Video Brace yourself for a wave of nostalgia! Christina Aguilera has released a new version of “Reflection” for Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan. Don’t worry, the classic ballad hasn’t been tinkered with too much. The production has just been updated for 2020 and Legend X finesses her vocal delivery. It’s a […]
New Music: B.o.B. “After Hourzzz”
Welcome to the after hours. After strolling through “Slizzy Sity“, B.o.B. continues through the night shift with his new track produced by Tay Keith. Over Keith’s monsterous production, Bobby Ray brings the freaks out at night for a twerk-filled soundtrack for the money makers working overtime. No days off.
Maggie Lindemann Returns With “Knife Under My Pillow”
Maggie Lindemann’s ‘Friends Go’ Maggie Lindemann makes a welcome return to the New Music Friday lineup with a winning pop/rock experiment called “Knife Under My Pillow.” The first taste of the 22-year-old’s long-awaited debut project is essentially about fear. “Sorry I don’t mean to freak you out, but I hear someone inside my house,” Maggie […]
Teddy Swims Is Back With A Funky Bop Called “Broke”
Teddy Covers ‘You’re Still The One’ Teddy Swims ranks as one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to his major-label debut single “Picky” and a Shania Twain-approved cover of “You’re Still The One.” The Atlanta, GA newcomer now returns with a funky bop called “Broke.” Which he was before going viral on YouTube and […]
Stream Bbymutha’s New Album Muthaland
Chattanooga rapper Bbymutha recently popped up as the featured MC on producer Black Noi$e’s song “Mutha Magick,” which topped one of our Best Songs Of The Week lists earlier this month. And now she’s back with a new project of her own, Muthaland, a 25-track album with five skits threaded throughout. On Twitter, Bbymutha says […]
Guns N' Roses to Stream Houston, Mexico City Shows From 2016
It’s been a while since Guns N’ Roses shared a live show from their Not in This Lifetime Selects livestream series. But the band is going to share not one, but two shows to make up for lost time. The sets come from the original 2016 leg — from Houston and Mexico City respectively. The […]
Album Review: Katy Perry’s Illuminating ‘Smile’
Katy Perry’s ‘Witness’: Album Review By conjuring a multi-layered pop album for grownups, Katy Perry pulls off an increasingly rare feat with Smile. This is pop with purpose that uplifts and inspires. Over the course of 12 bouncy bops and catchy toe-tappers, Katy takes us along on her journey of self-discovery — exploring themes like […]
Andrew Bird Reunites With Squirrel Nut Zippers After 22 Years
Before he became a mainstay of the tasteful, NPR-friendly indie firmament, the whistling, violin-wielding chamber-pop king Andrew Bird was a member of the quirky ’90s swing revival band Squirrel Nut Zippers. That band is still going more than two decades later, and today they’ve shared their first song with Bird in 22 years. “Train On […]