The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards are here, and it’s a good day to be Beyoncé. The iconic singer is the most Grammy Award-winning artist of all time with her 32 trophies, and as of today, after receiving 11 nods, she’s also the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Beyoncé released Cowboy Carter in […]
Album Of The Year Grammy Nominees Include Charli XCX, André 3000, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé
As with last year, most of the nominees are women, but a couple of men landed longshot surprise nominations. One of them is André 3000, who won the award once as half of OutKast; his ambient instrumental flute album New Blue Sun made the list. So did the British jazz/R&B musician Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol. […]
Watch A Stone-Faced Mk.gee Star In SNL Promos With Bill Burr & Sarah Sherman
This Saturday, the Mk.gee mania continues with the rising musician’s first performance on SNL. Mike Gordon seems to have a sense of humor, whether he’s playing a song 12 times at a gig or aiming a gun at a synth. However, in the new SNL promo, he decided to stick to his enigmatic aura. Standing […]
A Closer Look At R&B Icon Bill Withers’ Life Outside Of The Spotlight
A coal miner’s son from West Virginia, Bill Withers had dreams that were bigger than his hometown of Slab Fork. In 1971, Withers began writing and recording soul, R&B, and blues songs that became big hits, including “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and “Lean On Me.” While he’s one of the most recognizable voices in R&B, Withers […]
Peter Murphy & Boy George – “Let The Flowers Grow”
We haven’t heard a ton from Peter Murphy since summer 2022. That’s when the Bauhaus frontman canceled the US leg of tour and entered rehab, which was only a few months after Bauhaus released their first new song in 14 years. Murphy has still been working, though. In May, he launched his own record label […]
Crystal Starr Releases Acoustic Version of “Don’t Waste the Night”
With her latest acoustic release, “Don’t Waste the Night”, Crystal Starr has crafted a piece that strips away the upbeat layers of the original to reveal a deeply emotional core. Known for blending pop and R&B influences, Crystal Starr takes a minimalist approach in this version, letting her raw vocals and subtle piano work carry […]
KROQ Announces ’90s-Heavy Almost Acoustic Christmas Lineup With Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, & More
For over three decades, Los Angeles alternative radio station KROQ has presented the annual Almost Acoustic Christmas, a holiday-themed rock festival. They’ve just presented their lineup for the 2024 iteration — going down on Dec. 14 at Kia Forum — and it’s even more heavy on the ’90s standards than usual. This year will feature […]
Band To Watch: Man/Woman/Chainsaw
There is a phase in a young band’s development when they’re starting to find their form, understanding how to harness their collective power, but vestiges of their primordial freeform lunging remain. That’s where we now find Man/Woman/Chainsaw on the rising buzz band timeline. It’s a tantalizing moment for a listener, a window into chaos being […]
Rare DM – “Skater Hits Me Harder”
Rare DM — the project of singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Erin Hoagg — is armed with otherworldly synths, a show-stopping soprano, and great lyrics about sending nudes, longing for luxury, and not wanting any more softboys. Today, the NYC electronica pro explores sex with skaters on her new earworm “Skater Hits Me Harder.” “‘Skater Hits […]
Young Thug FaceTimes Into Emory Law Class To Encourage Students To Pursue Defense Careers
After the longest-running criminal trial in the history of Georgia, Young Thug is free. After two and a half years in jail on suspicion of RICO violations, the Atlanta rap star arrived at a plea deal last week. The conditions of his release are extreme. Thug agreed to 15 years of probation, and he’s effectively […]