Photos: Nickie Rose Top Dawg Entertainment’s President, Terrence “Punch” Henderson, is sitting on top of the world. Thanks to the historic success of SZA’s sophomore album SOS, the label has a new flagship star. But make no mistake, Punch just isn’t sitting behind a desk. The Watts native can also be heard with his own hip-hop […]
Watch St. Vincent Cover Portishead’s “Glory Box” With The Roots
Sometimes, cool things just happen for no particular reason. Just go with it. St. Vincent, for instance, is in between promo cycles; Daddy’s Home, her last album, came out two years ago. Every once in a while, though, Annie Clark will pop up on late-night TV with a sick-ass cover song. Last year, she did […]
Alan Braxe – “Never Coming Back” (Feat. Annie)
French house producer Alan Braxe is planning to reissue his 2005 compilation album The Upper Cuts at the end of March. Today, Braxe is sharing a new song, “Never Coming Back,” which features Norwegian pop performer Annie. He’s also unveiling a newly remastered version of “You’ll Stay In My Heart,” which has only ever appeared […]
bar italia – “Nurse!”
London-based trio bar italia — aka Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, and Sam Fenton — have been active for a bit, releasing two LPs: Quarrel in 2020 and bedhead the next year. Last year, they shared a couple of one-offs, including “Banks” and “miracle crush.” Now, bar italia are announcing their signing to Matador Records […]
Video: Kash Doll, DJ Drama Ft. Icewear Vezzo “RNQ”
Gangsta Grizzillz. Kash Doll and Icewear Vezzo link up in their new music video for “RNQ”. Directed by Diego, Kash Doll talks her fly shit to her male victim who is tied up, while Icewear Vezzo who joins her at the remote location and delivers a hot verse. “How I’m gon’ stop spending dog shit […]
Bourbon & Beyond Books Bruno Mars, Brandi Carlile, Black Keys, Black Crowes, Billy Strings, Blondie, Brittany Howard, Babyface…
Louisville festival Bourbon & Beyond bills itself as “the perfect blend of bourbon, food, and music.” As to the latter element, the fest has revealed its 2023 performance lineup today. Going down Sept. 14-17 at Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center, the event will be headlined by Bruno Mars, the Killers, Brandi Carlile, and […]
Bodywash – “No Repair”
Bodywash’s new album I Held The Shape While I Could will be out in April, and we’ve already heard a few tracks from it, including “Kind Of Light” and the bureaucratic meditation “Massif Central.” Today, the Montreal dream-pop duo — Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter — are sharing another song from their LP. It’s […]
B. Cool-Aid – “soundgood” (Feat. Liv.e, Jimetta Rose, & V.C.R.)
At the end of the month, rapper Pink Siifu and producer Ahwlee are releasing a new album together as B. Cool-Aid called Leather Blvd. We’ve shared two tracks from it already — “Cnt Go Back (Tell Me)” and “Wassup” — and today we’re getting a third, “soundgood,” where the pair teams up with Liv.e, Jimetta […]
Joanna Sternberg – “I’ve Got Me”
In 2019, the New York folk singer Joanna Sternberg released their wonderful debut album Then I Try Some More. Sternberg landed on our list of the Best New Bands Of 2019 and the album’s affecting lead single “This Is Not Who I Want To Be” was among my favorite songs from that year. Today, Sternberg […]
Inside Lauren Bacall’s Amazing $26 Million Central Park Apartment
Lauren Bacall defined an era. The actress and singer, who was known for her sultry looks, distinctive voice, and timeless style was named the 20th greatest female star of Classic Hollywood Cinema by the American Film Institute. You may recognize her as the face of film noir, with roles in To Have and Have Not, […]