Father, father. With his heart in the right place, EarthGang’s Olu covers a classic with his personal remake. Celebrating the two year anniversary of his father’s passing, the Dreamville arttist takes the mic inside his home studio for his interpretation of the Marvin Gaye 1971 classic. Right on, brother. Olu speaks on the cover and […]
New Video: DaBaby, Stunna 4 Vegas “No Dribble” | Rap Radar
Bouncing and balling. When it comes to the shenanigans, DaBaby and Stunna 4 Vegas have the ball in their home court with their new collaboration. In the video directed by Reel Goats, the dynamic duo from NC turn up inside a locket room, take a stroll in a shopping cart, and take the wheel and […]
Charlotte Lawrence Relaunches With “Slow Motion”
Charlotte’s ‘Joke’s On You’ Charlotte Lawrence has been hailed as One To Watch since dropping her Young EP in 2018. Since then, the 20-year-old has dropped a steady stream of very good singles including “Navy Blue” and the wonderfully-titled “God Must Be Doing Cocaine.” Now signed to a major, the breakout star kicked off 2020 […]
Best Coast Prep 'Crazy for You' Full-LP Film
Best Coast will mark the 10th anniversary of their debut, Crazy for You, by releasing a pre-filmed quarantine performance of the record — their first time playing it in full. The film features several guests, including Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, and Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry. The Crazy for You “birthday party” is set for […]
“supercuts” Is Jeremy Zucker’s Catchiest Single Yet
Jeremy Zucker’s 2020 has been more productive than yours. The 24-year-old rolled out his debut album, love is not dying, in April, and now follows it up with a toe-tapping happy/sad anthem anthem “supercuts.” (Yes, a reference to the hair salon franchise). “I don’t wanna make your mama cry at dinner and see her at […]
New Music: Murs, Wreckonize “You & Me Vs. Everybody”
All we got is us. Paired up once again, it’s Murs and Wrekonize against the world on their new collaboration. Over Wreckonize’s boom-bap beat, the two Strange Music MCs rap perseverance and maneuvering in today’s current climate. The collaboration is off Murs’ upcoming EP, Murs in Miami.
GWAR Somehow Appeared on CNN Again
GWAR singer Blöthar the Berserker detailed the melodic focus that informed their recent unplugged session with The AV Club, telling CNN, “The focus is more on harmony and more on melody than it is on rhythm and aggression, and the same thing is true for the voice.” The metal band’s recent, home-recorded mini-set — part of the […]
New Video: Dave East “My Loc”
Kiing for life. Dave East pays his respects to his good friend Kiing Shooter in his new music video. Along with archive footage, the Harlem rapper reflects on the memories of the late rapper while visiting his graveyard site with friends. On May 5, the rising star from Long Island, who was signed to Nas […]
A.K. Paul – "Be Honest"
Back in May, A.K. Paul released a new song called “Hungry Beat,” a track he’d worked on during quarantine. It was the first time we’d heard from Paul in a bit, with he and his brother Jai maintaining similarly unpredictable release patterns. But it looks like Paul has some big plans for the rest of […]
Porno for Pyros to Reunite for Lollapalooza Stream
Lollapalooza was forced to cancel the 2020 festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers announced a creative workaround for fans craving live music. The free Lolla 2020 livestream, airing from July 30 to Aug. 2 exclusively on YouTube, will feature over 150 archival and original performances and appearances — including the first major reunion in […]