Just days after a mega-feature on Taylor Swift’s Folklore, Justin Vernon surprise-released a new Bon Iver song on Wednesday. The group’s latest, “AUATC” (or “Ate Up All Their Cake”), features a high-profile team of musicians, including Bruce Springsteen and Jenny Lewis on backing vocals. The track’s music video — which was created, produced and directed by Bon Iver […]
See Metallica + SF Symphony's Play'Moth Into Flame'
With only weeks until the release of S&M2, Metallica shared a high-octane performance of “Moth Into Flame” from the live concert movie. For the song, which first appeared on the 2016 double-LP, Hardwired… to Self-Destruct, both James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett take their guitar solos off the stage and into the symphonic section — giving those who […]
New Music: Felt, Murs, Slug “Name In Your Mouth”
Felt is back. Murs and Slug reunite as the duo Felt on their new collaboration. Anchored by Ant’s grimy beat, the pair of lyricists drop keen bars from thought-provoking metaphors, to gossip, ‘Pac references and much more. Shut up and listen. This marks their first single together since 2002’s Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci.
New Music: Machine Gun Kelly “Concert For Aliens”
Encore! Machine Gun Kelly rages extraterrestrially on his new single produced by Travis Barker. On the pop-punk-infused record, MGK rages with the Blink-182 drummer and producer above and beyond. The release comes with an animated visual including lyrics. Machine Gun Kelly’s Tickets To My Downfall coming soon.
Bon Iver – "AUATC"
Back in April, less than a year after dropping their fourth album, i,i, Bon Iver released an extremely good new song built on a sample from another extremely good new song. Billed as the first “episode” of “Bon Iver Season Five,” it was titled “PDLIF,” which stood for “Please Don’t Live In Fear.” Now, just […]
Patti Smith to Hold Virtual Concert and Book Reading
Patti Smith will hold a special performance featuring music and a reading of excerpts from her most recent memoir, Year of the Monkey. Filmed by acclaimed cinematographer Matthew Schroeder, “An Evening of Words & Music With Patti Smith” will take place at the Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn. Aside from the book reading, Smith will play […]
SG Lewis – "Impact" (Feat. Robyn & Channel Tres)
The London producer Sam Lewis, better known as SG Lewis, has made a little bit of a name for himself over the last few years for his collaborations with other artists, ranging from Clairo to Victoria Monét and Khalid. Today, he’s releasing a blockbuster team-up between Robyn and Channel Tres called “Impact.” Following “Chemicals” from […]
beabadoobee – "Sorry"
London bedroom-popper beabadoobee announced her debut full-length, Fake It Flowers, last month. Along with the announcement, she shared the project’s lead single “Care,” a sparkling slice of melodic, ’90s-indebted rock. And today, she’s sharing another track, “Sorry.” Per beabadoobee, aka Bea Kristi, the new song is about “confessing my mistakes in a friendship and watching […]
Lady Gaga Announces 'Gaga Radio' Show on Apple Music
As an ode to those who gave life to her latest No. 1 album, Lady Gaga — who has proven time and time again that she can do anything — is starting a new radio show on Apple Music. “Gaga Radio,” which is set to premiere its first episode on Friday, will feature appearances from […]
Billie Joe Armstrong Says He's Become 'Uncomfortable' With Fame, Social Media
Billie Joe Armstrong has had enough of non-fans asking for photos. In a new interview with Kerrang!, the Green Day star opened up about fame, mental health, and his opinions on social media. “Sometimes it’s great,” the rock legend said of fame. “When I’m able to communicate with fans and people are cool, and when […]