Today, Twitter launched a new feature that allows users to record and send tweets containing their voice. It’s limited to 140 seconds of audio and seems sort of unnecessary (?) but Liz Phair is at least already putting it to good use. This afternoon, she sent out an off-the-cuff recording of a song about Twitter’s […]
The Killers Roll Out “My Own Soul’s Warning”
The Killers’ sixth album, Imploding The Mirage, takes shape with the arrival of “My Own Soul’s Warning.” A rollicking, synth-drenched anthem about seeing the light, the band’s latest single falls somewhere between Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town. Which is obviously a very, very good thing. “I tried going against my own soul’s warning and in […]
Evanescence Cover Bananarama's 'Cruel Summer'
The Karate Kid soundtrack has never sounded so badass. Rockers Evanescence dropped a new cover of Bananarama’s 1983 pop classic “Cruel Summer” last week, in honor of a summer-defining pandemic this year. The rendition of the Karate Kid song, featuring theatrical pipes from lead singer Amy Lee and guitar from Troy McLawhorn, gives the once-uplifting pop […]
Ashnikko – "Cry" (Feat. Grimes)
Ashnikko, the blue-haired London-based rapper who shot to viral TikTok success last year with her breakout hit “Stupid,” has teamed up with Grimes for a new single. “Cry” leans into both artists’ nu-metal side with a chunky guitar riff, Ashnikko smoothly transitioning from rapping into singing. “Bitch, are you tryna make me cry?” she wails […]
New Music: Smokepurpp Ft. Rick Ross “Big Dawg”
Big daw, lil nigga. Smokepurpp is the boss of them all on his much-anticipated collaboration with Rick Ross. Produced by Diego Ave, Smokepurpp enjoys the fruits of labor and his shot-caller status in the game, after The Bawse opens the cut with his lush verse. Smokepurpp’s Florida Jit drops this Friday, June 19.
The White Stripes Perform 'Death Letter' in Rare Early Footage
The 20th anniversary of the White Stripes’ De Stijl is upon us. Third Man Records is putting out a big vault package to mark the occasion, including a hardcover case, an archival booklet filled with previously unseen photos, flyers and more, a white LP and a red LP full of previously unreleased recordings and covers, and a DVD […]
Fiona Apple Worked on Bob Dylan's New Album
As Bob Dylan’s upcoming new album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, is set to release on Friday (June 19), more details have been released about it. But it’s not another song or video. Instead, we find out that Fiona Apple and Blake Mills are some of the musicians who contributed their talents to the new record. […]
Insane Clown Posse Selling Anti-Confederate Flag Shirts
After NASCAR took a stand against the confederate flag last week, and as statues of confederate leaders see their demise across the country, it only made sense that the Juggalos would get involved. Insane Clown Posse is selling a new stock of $25 t-shirts depicting a Juggalo tearing and burning a confederate flag with the […]
Metallica Working on New Music Over Zoom and Email
If you thought a pandemic could stop metal legends from creating a new record, you don’t know Metallica. Drummer Lars Ulrich revealed in a new interview that the guys have been working on new music while in quarantine, sharing ideas both over Zoom and email. During a chat with Swedish talk show host Fredrik Skavlan, Ulrich said […]
Bruce Springsteen Calls Out Donald Trump's Pandemic Response
Bruce Springsteen’s latest SiriusXM show, From My Home to Yours, was initially going to focus on great summer songs. However, with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode entitled, From My Home To Yours…Volume 6: Down to the River to Pray, wanted to share his thoughts about what’s currently happening regarding Americans’ health and U.S. leaders’ […]