Chris Trousdale, a member of ’90s boy band Dream Street and an actor featured in shows like Lucifer and Austin and Ally, has died at age 34 from an “undisclosed illness,” according to a representative. “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of Chris Trousdale on June, 2, 2020 from an […]
Phoebe Bridgers – “First Day Of My Life” (Bright Eyes Cover)
Phoebe Bridgers is a close friend and collaborator of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst. When they went on tour last year in support of their Better Oblivion Community Center album, they played each other’s songs onstage together. And now, a couple of months after covering Oberst’s “Mamah Borthwick (A Sketch)” and a couple of weeks ahead […]
Phoebe Bridgers Releases Cover of Bright Eyes Track
Weeks ahead the release of her sophomore effort, Punisher, indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers is giving fans something of an entree. On Wednesday, Bridgers dropped a cover of Bright Eyes’ 2005 track “First Day of My Life” as part of Deezer’s Home Sessions, months after sharing a cover of frontman and Better Oblivion Community Center partner Conor Oberst’s […]
Bruce Springsteen's Latest Radio Show Set Is Dedicated to George Floyd Protests
Since quarantine began which feels like forever ago, Bruce Springsteen has taken to his SiriusXM station to spin some songs in an hour-long session. Today’s set on E-Street Radio was somber and reflected the tone of what the country is going through. Opening up the set with his sadly appropriate “American Skin (41 Shots)” from […]
New Music: Shawn Smith “Promise Land”
This our land. Shawn Smith stands by his people during this rough times on his new track. Produced by Charlie Heat, the Philly lyricist laments on the injustice across America and demands action. The accompanying visual features photos shot by Make Wonders Productions and footage of protests in Philly shot and edited by Smith himself.
New Music: Rob Markman Ft. DviousMindz “Parkside Freestyle”
Rob Markman takes it to Parkside Avenue on his new release produced by DviousMindz. Over the producer’s hard-hitting bap sound, Rob reps the borough and preaches unity. Brooklyn, stand up!
New Music: Eric Bellinger “Enough”
Enough is enough. Eric Bellinger’s had enough on his new release. Addressing the hurt and pain of the ongoing racism, the R&B singer sings his blood, sweat and tears and calls plan of action on the qualifications of a good cop.
Artists Urge Labels to Donate to Racial Justice
Following the music industry’s #TheShowMustBePaused campaign yesterday (June 2), artists have been calling out to their record labels to see what else they play to do for the Black Lives Matter Movement. The Weeknd, who donated $500,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and National Bail Out called […]
Bob Mould Shares Single 'American Crisis' From Upcoming Album
It’s only been a year since singer-songwriter Bob Mould’s 2018 album Sunshine Rock, but today he announced he’s already on to album 14. The 59-year-old guitarist, also known for his work in bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar, announced his latest LP, Blue Hearts, is slated for release on Sept. 25. The record announcement comes along with Wednesday’s […]
Bob Mould – "American Crisis"
Bob Mould has shared a new song, “American Crisis.” It’s the lead single from his new album Blue Hearts, the follow-up to last year’s Sunshine Rock, that’ll be out in the fall. The song’s a fired-up ripper with lines like “Here’s the latest American crisis / Thanks to evangelical ISIS” and “Silence was death/ Never […]