Ted Leo has a hell of a voice. Upon discovering his music two decades ago, the first thing I noticed about Leo — because how could you not — was the way he whipped around that wild falsetto, deploying it in piercing bursts and explosive roars. He was a kamikaze pilot guided by musicality as […]
Dougie Poole – “Beth David Cemetery”
With Dougie Poole nearing the release of new album The Rainbow Wheel Of Death, the esteemed city-bred country troubadour has shared one last teaser single. It’s called “Beth David Cemetery,” and he has this to say about it: Beth David is the cemetery in Queens where my Mom’s side of the family is buried. I’ve […]
Moreish Idols – “Nocturnal Creatures”
Last year, the London-based band Moreish Idols — I bet that name gets changed sooner rather than later — signed to Dan Carey’s culty indie label Speedy Wunderground and released their debut EP Float. Today, Moreish Idols drop a new single, and it’s called “Nocturnal Creatures.” Moreish Idols recorded ‘Nocturnal Creatures” with Dan Carey, and […]
Rap Radar Podcast: Roc Nation Brunch & Grammy Awards Recap
With the Grammy Family. Houston we have a problem. Well, sort of. We had a special episode planned, but due to “technical difficulties”, we’re going to hold this episode. So for now, listen to B.Dot and Elliott recap their adventures at the Roc Nation Brunch and this year’s Grammy Awards. Sorry for the wait!
Esther Rose – “Chet Baker”
Country-folk performer Esther Rose is announcing an album with her new label home, New West Records. Safe To Run is the follow-up to 2021’s How Many Times and will come out in April. Written over two years after leaving New Orleans for Santa Fe, Safe To Run is produced by Ross Farbe and features contributions […]
Jessie Ware – “Pearls”
In recent weeks, the great British singer Jessie Ware has been teasing something on her various social-media accounts. All that was leading up to a big announcement, and the announcement has now arrived. This spring, Ware will follow her excellent 2020 album What’s Your Pleasure? with the new LP That! Feels Good! You already know […]
Watch Beck, Weezer, My Morning Jacket, & More Cover The Beach Boys At All-Star Grammys Tribute
On Sunday night, the Grammys happened. That was great, right? Don’t we want more of that? Well, fortunately for us, the Recording Academy, the team behind the Grammys, hasn’t finished yet. Last night, the Recording Academy once again took over the Dolby Theatre. This time, it was to film an all-star special dedicated to the […]
Love, Fame, And Fortune: The Life Of Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is an icon. She catapulted to fame as a musical artist and actress simultaneously and has broken several records throughout her 30-year career. Now 50-years-old, she’s a mom of two and engaged to former MLB star Alex Rodriguez. Lopez has previously been married three times, including one that lasted just nine months but […]
Video: Alicia Keys Ft. Lucky Daye “Stay”
Love’s right here. Alicia Keys revisits her Keys II album with its latest music video, “Stay” featuring Lucky Daye. Directed by airbiggie & Kamerameha, the striking visual centers the two in the stunning outdoors where they sing the joys of their lover’s company. “You send my heart way up / And you let me in […]
Phoebe Bridgers Leads “Fuck Margaret Court” Chant In Melbourne
That new Apple TV+ show Shrinking has a scene in which Jason Segel rides a bike, sobbing, while listening to “I Know The End,” repeatedly shouting, “Fuck you, Phoebe Bridgers!” The profane outburst is speaking Bridgers’ language; she’s been known to let some impassioned fuck-yous fly, often with help from a few thousand of her […]