Veteran hired gun Luke Schneider is preparing to release Altar Of Harmony, a new age ambient album performed entirely on pedal steel, on Jack White’s Third Man Records. If you heard lead single “Anteludium,” you know this shit is dope, and you’re probably eager to hear more. So I’m pleased to report that another Schneider […]
Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris – “SexBeat”
In January of 2004, the R&B star Usher teamed up with two fellow Atlantans, producer Lil Jon and rapper Ludacris, on a sensational club record called “Yeah!” Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris were all at the absolute top of their respective games at that moment, and the record exploded, topping the Hot 100 for 12 […]
New Music: Buddy, Kent Jamz “She Think”
So she thinks. Buddy and Kent Jamz have just announced their Jank Tape for April 17, and they have the ladies swooning on their first release. And with a bountiful of options, Buddy cautiously plays the field turning up with his new bitch, while Kent Jamz boasts his newbie all over his spacey verse.
New Music: dvsn, Ty Dolla $ign Ft. Buju Banton “Dangerous City”
Danger! Everything is safe on dvsn and Ty Dolla $ign’s new single featuring Buju Banton. Produced by Nineteen85, Robin Hannibal, and Noah Breakfast, Daniel Daley, Ty Dolla, and Buju Banton provide shelter for their love ones in the midst of their chaotic habits. The tracks serves as the latest single for both Ty Dolla $ign […]
New Music: Yella Beezy Ft. Young Thug “Headlocc”
Beezy’s got it. Yella Beezy’s got the game in a choke hold with his new track featuring Young Thug. Produced by Monstah Beatz, the Dallas rapper showboats his gaudy lifestyle, while Thugger drips all over his guest verse. Skrrt!
Lennon Stella Ups The Tempo With "Fear Of Being Alone"
Lennon Stella Interview At this rate, Lennon Stella’s Three. Two. One. is shaping up to be one of the best pop albums of 2020. From “Kissing Other People” to the recently-released “Jealous,” every new song has been better than the last. That trend continues with the arrival of “Fear Of Being Alone.” An up-tempo bop […]
The Black Eyed Peas Sample Madonna On New Single "Mamacita"
The Black Eyed Peas revival is set to continue in 2020. The iconic hip-hop collective landed their biggest hit in a decade last year when “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” featuring J. Balvin caught fire on Spotify and eventually climbed all the way to number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The enduring hitmakers might […]
Cody Simpson Drops Sea Shanty "Captain's Dance With The Devil"
Cody Simpson’s ‘Golden Thing’ Well, here’s something a little different to break up the usual bangers and ballads of New Music Friday! Cody Simpson returns with his first new single since “Golden Thing” (his ode to Miley Cyrus) and it’s a veritable sea shanty. Inspired by the Aussie singer/songwriter’s just-published collection of poetry, Prince Neptune, […]
Au/Ra Returns With Quirky Electro-Pop Anthem "Ideas"
Interview: Au/Ra Talks ‘Stay Happy’ Au/Ra had an extremely productive 2019, churning out a steady stream of very good single (“Stay Happy” and “Dance In The Dark” were my favorites) as well as second collaboration with Alan Walker called “Ghost” from the star-studded Death Stranding: Timefall soundtrack. The 17-year-old now returns with her first single […]
Stream The Strokes' First Album In 7 Years, 'The New Abnormal'
Hey, there’s a new Strokes album out! For the first time in seven years, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, and Fab Moretti have joined forces to drop a full-length collection of songs on us. It’s called The New Abnormal. It was produced in Malibu by the band’s fellow Lower Manhattan music […]