Right now, YNW Melly is about to face his second trial for double murder. The 24-year-old Florida rapper, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is accused of killing two of his childhood friends, Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams, in 2018. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Melly, who pleaded not […]
Rap Radar Podcast: Hit-Boy & Big Hit
It’s Rap Radar with the Hits. Hit-Boy’s got the hot hand. This year the Grammy award winner produced two Nas albums (Magic 2; Magic 3) and a pair of his own (Surf or Drown; Surf or Drown Vol .2). He also contributed to Don Toliver (Love Sick) and Travis Scott’s (Utopia) projects. But Hit’s not […]
Video: Drake “8AM In Charlotte”
Shall we begin? With For All The Dogs finally arriving on Friday (Oct. 6), Drake brings his Scary Hours with his new video, “8AM In Charlotte”. Beginning with his son Adonis explaining his drawing for the album’s cover art, Drizzy punches in the clock with three hot verses over Conductor William’s haunting pianos. “You young […]
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Lil Baby, Future, Lil Uzi Vert “Supposed To Be Loved”
Another one. DJ Khaled has partnered with children television network Nickelodeon to premier the video to his latest single “Supposed To Be Loved” featuring Lil Baby, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert. Directed by Daps, the kid-friendly clip depicts child actors portraying the hip hop stars in their signature looks while partying at a lavish mansion […]
Samantha Morton Releases Debut Single Produced By Richard Russell
Even if you don’t know the name, you know the face. The British actor Samantha Morton is one of our best. She was Morvern Callar in Morvern Callar, the precog in Minority Report, and Ian Curtis’ wife in Control. She’s got two Oscar nominations. And now, Samantha Morton also has a single out on XL […]
Video: Miguel “Give It To Me”
Miguel is back. Miguel has announced his long-awaited album, Viscera with the video to his previously released single, “Give It To Me”, which is produced by Scoop DeVille In the trippy and neon-colored visual, the R&B singer sings topless on a platform and performing with his guitar before being acquainted with scantily-clad lover. “I like […]
Prize Horse – “Your Time”
Minneapolis trio Prize Horse make a fuzzy, dreamy form of alt-rock that manages to be heavy and spaced-out at the same time. They’re not exactly a shoegaze band, but they work in the distinctly Midwestern tradition of groups like Hum. Prize Horse haven’t been around for long; they released their debut EP Welder just last […]
The Alternative Number Ones: Public Image Ltd.’s “Disappointed”
In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for subscribers only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat. […]
Even Superfans Don’t Know All of These Weird Facts About The Beatles
After forming in Liverpool in 1960, little did Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr know that they would become one of the most influential bands in history. While The Beatles began their legacy playing the popular music of the time, the band’s style evolved with the times and their life experiences. They […]
Watch Jack Black & A Band Of Pre-Teens Cover Ozzy Osbourne At Tom Morello’s Mom’s 100th Birthday Party
Jack Black, channeling School Of Rock (released 20 years ago today!), performed with a band of pre-teens at the 100th birthday party for Tom Morello’s mom Mary Morello, which took place over the weekend. Morello shared some video of them, highlighting what he called “a stirring rendition” of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley,” as played by […]