Ed Sheeran won. In a verdict handed down today in a New York courtroom, a jury found that Sheeran, the UK singer-songwriter, did not copy Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” with his own 2014 smash “Thinking Out Loud,” the Associated Press reports. The heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who cowrote “Let’s Get […]
Grian Chatten – “Fairlies”
Last week, Fontaines D.C. leader Grian Chatten released his debut solo single, “The Score,” and he’s already announced an album to follow, which is called Chaos For The Fly and will be out at the end of June. Chatten recorded the album with his main band’s long-time producer Dan Carey. “I just thought: I want […]
Think Tank Turns 20
The end of a century had come and gone. Or, as another British band once put it, a new decade was fully upon us. Britpop, the era Blur had helped define, was thoroughly in the rearview. Its principal acts were fracturing or wandering. By the early ’00s, Pulp had returned with a final post-script, We […]
Billy Corgan Reviews Yeat
Billy Corgan has thoughts about Yeat. Deep thoughts. As part of his promo run for the Smashing Pumpkins’ new triple-LP rock opera ATUM — which, after a schedule change, is finally out in full this Friday — Corgan sat down for a chat with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Part of the interview involved Corgan listening […]
50 Cent Announces ‘The Final Lap Tour’
It’s 50. 50 Cent is ready to hit the road one last time with his newly announced tour, The Final Lap Tour. In conjunction with this year’s 20th anniversary of his classic debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin, the rap superstar will perform iconic album and his chart-topping hits across the globe beginning with […]
Video: Dej Loaf “100 Million”
Dej is back. Dej Loaf keeps it hundred on her brand new single. “100 Million” to be exact. Directed Diego, the Detroit rapper coasts throughout her beloved city where she addresses her hiatus and her next plans over Streetrunner’s production. “I need a hundred million at least / Just to get me back on my […]
Modern Woman – “Achtung”
Back in 2021, the London band Modern Woman released their debut Dogs Fighting In My Dream EP, and last year they followed it up with the standalone single “Ford.” Today, they’re back with their first new track since then, one called “Achtung” that builds to a a squalling and discordant end. “‘Achtung’ was a song […]
Little Dragon – “Kenneth”
Last month, Little Dragon, the Swedish band who don’t fit into any easy genre categories, released a single called “Slugs Of Love.” At the time, they presented it as a one-off single, but it’s not. Instead, it’s the title track of the new Little Dragon LP. Slugs Of Love, Little Dragon’s follow-up to last year’s […]
BJ The Chicago Kid Ft. Cory Henry “Forgot Your Name”
Never forget. BJ The Chicago Kid is lost in love on his brand new single, “Forgot Your Name” featuring Cory Henry. Produced by Yeti Beats, the Chi-Town crooner details his experience of falling head over heels with a new love interest. “This song is inspired by that feeling of meeting someone at a bar and […]
Missy Elliott Inducted In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Let me work it. Missy Elliott is on her way to The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. On Wednesday (May 3), the prestigious Cleveland-based music museum revealed the inductee from their Class of 2023 including the rap icon, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine, The Spinners, and more. […]