Bright Eyes are fresh off the release of their first album in nine years, Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was. Over the weekend, the newly-reunited band appeared on CBS This Morning to perform a couple of songs for it, and they also recorded a live performance for SiriusXM Sessions. Included with their […]
Goo Goo Dolls Announce 'It’s Christmas All Over' Holiday Album
Mariah Carey may have some competition this Christmas season. First Dolly Parton announced a Christmas-themed album and Goo Goo Dolls are doing the same. On Monday, the band announced It’s Christmas All Over, a collection of yuletide tunes that includes covers of classics and two originals. The album was produced by the Goos’ frontman John Rzeznik, with help from […]
Justin Townes Earle Dies at 38
Justin Townes Earle, the prolific singer-songwriter, producer and son of troubadour Steve Earle, has died. The news was announced on Earle’s official Facebook page. “It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics […]
Watch Bright Eyes Perform on 'CBS This Morning'
On Friday, Bright Eyes released their first album in nine years, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, and on Saturday they celebrated the new collection of songs by performing a couple of them on CBS This Morning. The trio played two of the album’s early singles, “Persona Non Grata” and “Mariana Trench,” and was […]
Kendrick Lamar Narrates Kobe Bryant Tribute Video on What Would Have Been His 42nd Birthday
Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 today, and to celebrate the late NBA star’s birthday Nike shared a powerful tribute video narrated by Kendrick Lamar, aptly titled Better. “Kobe taught us to be better,” the rapper begins, highlighting Bryant’s Mamba Mentality of always striving to be better. “Better friend. Better fighter. Better rider. Better eater. Better […]
Walter Lure, Co-Founder of Punk Pioneers Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Dies at 71
Walter Lure has died at the age of 71. The guitarist is best known for co-founding the Heartbreakers with New York Dolls’ Johnny Thunders. Though they only put out one album — 1977’s L.A.M.F. — the New York band is credited for pioneering punk. Los Angeles music venue Starwood wrote about Lure’s death in a Facebook post. “Walter Lure […]
Nirvana's 'Something in the Way' Soundtracks Dystopian 'The Batman' Trailer
“Punk rock” is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Batman, but Matt Reeves’ reimagining of the Dark Knight shows a grittier side to the beloved superhero. Warner Bros. hosted a panel at DC Fandome Saturday night to give fans a look into The Batman, including its first trailer, and they […]
New Music: Dave James Ft. Ari Lennox, Mannywellz “Marigold”
Just you and me. Love grows and Dave James blossoms with his new single featuring Ari Lennox and Mannywellz. Accompanied by Mannywellz’ infectious hook by Mannywellz, Dave James wears his heart on his sleeve while running away with Ari Lennox.
Sweden’s Agnes Dabbles In Disco On “Fingers Crossed”
Flashback: Agnes’ ‘Release Me’ Agnes returned for a lengthy hiatus in 2019 with an EP called Nothing Can Compare. Instead of taking another break, the Swedish pop star kept the new music flowing earlier this year with a retro-bop called “Good Life.” She now follows it up with a disco-inspired banger called “Fingers Crossed.” Produced […]
New Music: Nappy Roots Ft. Raven Richards “Footie Socks & Ice Cream”
Let’s chill. The Nappy Roots kick back and unwind for their latest single. Rightfully fitting during these quarantine times, the group brings nothing but therapeutic benefits of lounging at the crib with their boo. Nappy Roots forthcoming new album, 40RTY, will be released on September 25.