Later this week, we’re getting a new album from the Strokes, one of the few big artists who didn’t decide to push back an LP release because of the global pandemic that’s currently got all of us shut up indoors. The New Abnormal is four days away from arrival, and the Strokes have already shared […]
Duran Duran's John Taylor Recovering From COVID-19: 'Cannot Wait to Be Back Onstage'
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor revealed that he contracted COVID-19. In a tweet, Taylor said that he tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago and had a “mild” case, which included a week of “Turbo-charged flu.” “I came out if it feeling okay – although I must admit I didn’t mind quarantine as it gave […]
Laura Marling – "Held Down"
While many artists are delaying the release of their new albums due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we’re getting one early for once. Laura Marling was originally planning on releasing her seventh album at the end of the summer, but she’s just announced that the album is instead arriving much sooner. It’s called Song For […]
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down – "Phenom"
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down are releasing a new album, Temple, next month. We shared the lead single and title track last month, and on Friday, Thao Nguyen released the album’s second single, “Phenom.” It’s a thumping, wiry song and Nguyen’s voice tiptoes in the verses before breaking into a shout for the […]
Duffy Pens Graphic Essay Detailing Her Kidnap and Rape
Earlier this year, Duffy addressed her decade-long absence from music in a since-deleted Instagram post. In it, she revealed that she endured a harrowing attack in which she was drugged, kidnapped and raped. Now, the singer has penned a length essay titled “The 5th House” on her website that explicitly details her painful experience. “It troubles […]
Lady Gaga Shares 'Chromatica' Album Art
Lady Gaga has revealed the album art for Chromatica, her upcoming album that was supposed to be released on April 10. Chromatica is among the many albums that were supposed to be released but have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The album is Gaga’s first album in four years (A Star Is Born soundtrack […]
Neil Young’s Fireside Sessions Delayed After Daryl Hannah Falls Ill
It’s been a little over a week since Neil Young shared his second Fireside Session, and on Sunday, the rock legend updated fans on the reason for the next installment’s delay in an Instagram post. “Our next fireside session is finally in the works and should be coming soon! There was a brief delay, as […]
Bonehead Calls For Oasis Reunion: 'We Really Should Get Back Together'
On Saturday, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs was the latest musician to host a Twitter listening party. The Oasis guitarist live-tweeted with fans while listening to the band’s iconic 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, and in the process gave his thoughts on getting the band back together. “We really should get back together. What you saying […]
Clairo – "Everyday, I Don't" (Anna Domino Cover)
Last week, we got an unreleased demo from Clairo, “Everything I Know,” which was recorded while she was putting together her debut album, Immunity, which came out last year. Today, she’s putting out a new cover, and there’s definitely some throughline in the titles and mood of both tracks. It’s of “Everyday, I Don’t,” a […]
My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way Shares 4 Previously Unreleased Songs
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has just uploaded several previously unreleased tracks to SoundCloud. “Hey all, with all this uncertainty I just wanted to start uploading some unreleased stuff,” he explained in an Instagram post. “Just so people can check it out and have something to listen to. Just felt like sharing.” “I’m calling […]