Back in 2017, the Seattle doom duo Bell Witch absolutely fucked us up with Mirror Reaper, an album that consisted of one funereal, monolithic 84-minute track. You will probably not be surprised then, to learn that the new Bell Witch song is 19 minutes long. For this band, that’s not even that much of a […]
So Strange It's a TV Show: Queens of the Stone Age's 'Rated R' Turns 20
You can really hear the boredom in Josh Homme’s voice. It often gets played off as demure, sexy, whatever, and sure, for hard rock he’s positively Quiet Storm in his bemused calm. But it’s ennui. This is a man who spent his formative years rocking all-night blowouts in the desert. Do you think a normal […]
Gordi – "Unready"
Back in April, Sophie Payten announced her sophomore album as Gordi, Our Two Skins. We’ve heard a few songs from it so far, including “Sandwiches,” “Aeroplane Bathroom,” and “Volcanic.” And today, she’s back with another new one. The latest preview of Our Two Skins arrives in the form of “Unready.” The song dates back to […]
Jeff Rosenstock Soundtracks The First-Ever 'Craig Of The Creek' Musical Episode: Stream
Two years ago, the Cartoon Network debuted Craig Of The Creek, an animated show about a kid and his two best friends having imagination-driven adventures in the woods near their houses. Pop-punk auteur Jeff Rosenstock wrote and recorded the show’s theme song. Today, Craig Of The Creek is airing “In The Key Of The Creek,” […]
Leon Bridges & Terrace Martin Reckon With Racism On The Smooth Yet Tumultuous "Sweeter"
Since finding fame as a retro soul singer, Leon Bridges has continually added fascinating wrinkles to his sound. Bridges’ 2018 album Good Thing nudged his sound in a more modern direction while keeping one foot in the past. He has successfully collaborated with artists ranging from DeJ Loaf to John Mayer, and he recently released […]
New Music: Juicy J “Hella Fuckin Trauma”
Enough is enough. Juicy J’s all fed up. With that being said, he’s taking a stand with his contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement. Over his signature trap sound, the Three Six Mafia front man confronts the police, politics, racism, and more on his latest track. Yeah, ho!
New Music: Lupe Fiasco “Rest Up Homie… We Got It From Here”
Although the protests last week have made impacts across the world, there’s more work to do be done. In the wake of George Floyd’s death, and the countless rallies of the Black Lives Matter movement, Lupe gives George a heartfelt ode produced by Kaelin Ellis. View this post on Instagram Lyrics by Lupe Fiasco Music […]
New Video: Casanova “Run This Town” | Rap Radar
As protests rage through the city of New York, the Black Lives Movement runs the town on Casanova’s new track. In the clip, the Brooklyn rapper rallies with his troops where he addresses injustice, racism and police brutality as footage of protests accompany his message.
Bono Introduces Star-Studded 'Beautiful Day' Cover With Thought-Provoking Speech About America
Dozens of celebrities are participating in the Obamas’ virtual graduation ceremony today, sharing messages and music to the class of 2020. During the event, Bono introduced a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day” with a thought-provoking speech about America. “As an Irishman, I’ve always believed that America is not just a country, it’s an idea, it’s […]
Stream the Obamas' Virtual Graduation Ceremony
The class of 2020 got totally screwed out of a traditional graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Obamas are making sure they still get a proper send off. The former president and first lady joined forces with a bunch of famous people, including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to host a virtual […]