John Sinclair, the jazz poet and activist, has died at 82. As The Detroit News reports, a representative said that he passed away from congestive heart failure at Detroit Receiving Hospital on Tuesday morning. Sinclair was born in Flint, Michigan in 1941. After graduating from college, he moved to Detroit and became an important countercultural […]
La Luz – “Poppies”
Last month, La Luz announced their new album News Of The Universe and shared “Strange World.” Today, the Seattle indie rock quartet is back with the ruminative sprawl “Poppies.” About the track, bandleader Shana Cleveland said, “‘Poppies’ is about the surreal feeling of going through the horror and isolation of a cancer diagnosis and treatment […]
Pedro The Lion – “Modesto”
In recent years, David Bazan has been working his way through his youth, one geographically situated album at a time. In 2019, the project began with Phoenix, and it continued in 2022 with the surprise release of Havasu. Next up in the sequence is Santa Cruz, set for release in June. Although the album is […]
Stylistic, Artistic, and Undeniably Gifted: Meet Power, Hollywood’s Newest Hip Hop Hunk
California-born R&B/Hip Hop artist Power isn’t afraid to break the mold. His latest single, “Wasabi,” throws a fiery curveball compared to the unifying message that resonated throughout his debut album, One Love. This infectious track packs a punch, surprising listeners with its unexpected flavor, just like its namesake, the potent green condiment. Power‘s signature smooth […]
Drake Shoots Giant Travis Scott Head During “Meltdown” Performance
Although Drake has feuded with many a rapper, he’s usually maintained alliances with most of the biggest names in hip-hop at any given time — perhaps because people realized it was profitable to stay on good terms with such an unstoppable commercial force. That dynamic seems to be changing. Kendrick Lamar laid into Drake and […]
Future, Metro Boomin, & Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Debuts At #1, We Don’t Trust You Has 2024’s Biggest Album Launch
“Like That,” the Future and Metro Boomin song on which Kendrick Lamar ignited a massive public feud with Drake and J. Cole, debuts at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 this week. Per Billboard, in the week ending March 28 “Like That” sold 9,000 copies, accumulated 5.6 million radio airplay impressions, and, most importantly, racked up […]
The Number Ones: Katy Perry’s “Roar”
In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music. The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards […]
Unheard Marvin Gaye Recordings Found In Belgium, Legal Fight Expected
A collection of previously unheard Marvin Gaye recordings has surfaced in Belgium, as the BBC reports. The 30 or so tapes apparently have 66 demos of new songs that Gaye recorded while in the country in the early ’80s. He left the tapes with Charles Dumolin, a musician who housed Gaye during his time in […]
Travis Scott Releases Video For ‘FE!N’ Feat. Playboi Carti — Watch
‘FE!N’, the collaboration between Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, ended up being one of the biggest songs on UTOPIA. It gets a crazy reaction at shows and was even performed at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. This afternoon, Trav has dropped a video for the record. It’s an interesting visual that sort of matches the energy […]
Lizzo Announces “I Quit”
Last year, shortly after the release of her album Special, Lizzo was sued by her backup dancers for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. She denied the allegations, saying they were “false,” “sensationalized,” and “too outrageous not to be addressed.” In the wake of criticism stemming from the lawsuit, and her headlining a […]