There were a bunch of surprises on Saturday Night Live’s “At Home” episode on Saturday night. Some good. Some not so much. Tom Hanks hosted the episode from afar, looking like he’s on the mend after being diagnosed with coronavirus. Coldplay singer Chris Martin beamed in remotely to the sketch comedy show unannounced and performed Bob […]
Sturgill Simpson Tests Positive For COVID-19 a Month After Exhibiting Symptoms
Sturgill Simpson is the latest musician to test positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, the singer-songwriter revealed his diagnosis in an Instagram post, along with the concerning news that the virus is still in his system a month after he exhibited symptoms. “Ok since they are in short supply these days here are some facts…” Simpson […]
Bonnie Raitt Honors John Prine With Emotional Acoustic Performance of 'Home'
Bonnie Raitt is the latest musician to honor John Prine after he died from COVID-19 complications on April 7 at the age of 73. The country star paid tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter in an emotional video. “For those who aren’t blessed to have a secure and safe home, and adequate medical care, and are worried […]
Lana Del Rey Reveals Spoken Word Album Title and Cover
Lana Del Rey has given new details about her upcoming spoken word poetry album, revealing the title and cover on Instagram early Saturday morning. What she describes as “an audiobook of poems” is titled Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass and the cover art features an orange tree illustrated by Erika Lee Sears. The singer-songwriter also shared that […]
New Video: The Jacka Ft. Dubb 20, Street Knowledge “Cherish Me” | Rap Radar
Long live The Jacka. The Jacka will always be remembered. Such is the case in this visual release off his posthumous album, Murder Weapon. Accompanied by archive footage of the Bay Area legend, his Artist Records’ artists Dubb 20, Street Knowledge, and others gather around in front of his mural to pay their respects and […]
New Video: Rob Markman Ft. Cantrell, DviousMindz “Good Friday” | Rap Radar
Happy Good Friday. To commemorate today’s Christian holiday, Rob Markman and Cantrell takes us to church in their glorious single. Riding DviousMindz’ boisterous beat, Rob and Cantrell lament on ratchet and righteous things from the corner to the streets to the front door of a cathedral. Amen!
Travis Nelsen, Former Okkervil River Drummer, Dies
Travis Nelsen, Okkervil River’s drummer from 2003-2010, died on Tuesday (April 7). The band announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday. The cause of death was not revealed. SPIN has reached out to the band’s rep for more information. “He was a radiant, hilarious, charismatic, generous, passionate human being with a heart that was […]
Travis Nelson, Former Okkervil River Drummer, Dies
Travis Nelson, Okkervil River’s drummer from 2003-2010, died on Tuesday (April 7). The band announced the news in an Instagram post on Thursday. The cause of death was not revealed. SPIN has reached out to the band’s rep for more information. “He was a radiant, hilarious, charismatic, generous, passionate human being with a heart that was […]
New Video: Fredo Bang “Saucy” | Rap Radar
Money bounce. Ahead of his Most Hated mixtape dropping April 17, Fredo Bang keeps it saucy, costly and bossy in his new music video directed by ShotByJolo. On set with a clean white Lamborghini truck, the Baton Rouge rapper with drenches with money stacks and three scantily-clad women twerking and performing girl-on-girl acts. Fredo puts […]
New Video: Lil Baby Ft. Moneybagg Yo “No Sucker” | Rap Radar
For 4PF and CMG members only. When it comes to the riches, Lil Baby is on “No Sucker” shit in his new video featuring Moneybagg Yo. The collaboration is off Lil Baby’s chart-topping album, My Turn. Directed by Keemotion, the clip finds the two at a loading dock gloating their fruits of labor for the […]