With his Eels project, Mark Oliver Everett has been plumbing the depths of depression and isolation through the medium of old-school studio-pop for a very long time. Eels’ classic LP Daisies Of The Galaxy turned 20 earlier this year. And today, he’s announced plans to follow up the 2018 Eels album The Deconstruction with a […]
Bob Dylan's 'Theme Time Radio Hour' to Return to SiriusXM
By his standards, 2020 has been a busy year (from a non-touring perspective) for Bob Dylan. He released his terrific new album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, and launched his own whiskey company, Heaven’s Door. And now? He’s returning to satellite radio. For the first time since 2009, Dylan is bringing back his Theme Time Radio Hour for a limited run. […]
Thom Yorke Remixes "Isolation Theme," From Clark's Score For Horror Movie 'Daniel Isn't Real': Listen
Thom Yorke loves himself some experimental dance music. Last year, Yorke released an EP full of remixes of “Not The News,” one of the tracks from his ANIMA album. One of the remixers that Yorke chose was Chris Clark, the British IDM producer who records only as Clark. Today, Yorke has returned the favor, remixing […]
New Video: Stunna 4 Vegas “Gun Smoke” | Rap Radar
Bang Bang. Stunna 4 Vegas is set to release his upcoming Welcome To 4 Vegas, and is bringing plenty of smoke for its new drop. With the release, the hazy video finds the NC rapper and his goons at the crib lighting up of the greenery, flaunting their money stacks, and waving a variety of […]
'Lady A' Anita White Sues Lady A the Band for Trademark Infringement
Anita “Lady A” White has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Lady A, the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum. According to the suit which was filed in U.S. District Court’s Western District of Washington and obtained by SPIN, White says she has “nationwide common law rights in the trademark LADY A in connection with […]
New Music: Jahmed Ft. Freddie Gibbs “Glimpse”
Watch out now. Jahmed is showing out on his new single featuring Freddie Gibbs. Off of his upcoming Armani EP, the L.A. rapper rides Dupri and Extendo Beatz’ eerie flutes and drums with his keen delivery and witty wordplay. Freddie chimes in with a double-time flow with his guest verse. Don’t blink.
New Music: MC Eiht Ft. Havoc, Kurupt “Neighborhood Looks”
Watch for the hood. Coming to a hood near you is MC Eiht and his collaboration with Havoc and Kurupt. Over D-Ace’s production, Havoc hold Queens down with his Infamous opening vere. Across the coast, Eiht keep it G for the lookout, while Kurupt reps his Westside ties from the East. MC Eiht’s Lessons album […]
Future Islands Drops Dreamy Synth-Ballad “Moonlight”
Future Islands’ ‘As Long As You Are’ Future Island rolls out “Moonlight” as the third cut from As Long As You Are (due October 9) and, like the songs that came before it, it’s pretty spectacular. “Here’s our chance to make it, make this into something more,” Samuel T. Herring begins the dreamy synth-ballad. “Here’s […]
Meek Mill’s Type Of Beat Freestyle
Cue the Meek Mill type beat. Meek Mill’s got new music, and shares it in a form of a freestyle on his social media handle. Over a soulful instrumental that he came across on Youtube, the Philly’s beloved raps his rags to riches story, breakups, family, and fake friends live from his home studio. In […]
Notorious B.I.G.'s Crown Sells for Nearly $575,000 at Auction
Six dollars goes a long way these days. At Sotheby’s first-ever hip-hop auction, a crown purchased for $6 for a Notorious B.I.G. photoshoot by photographer Barron Claiborne sold for a whopping $574,750. The photoshoot took place on March 6, 1997, three days before B.I.G. was murdered in Los Angeles in 1997. The iconic “King of New […]