After supposedly playing their “last show” in 2018, ’80s synthpop greats Soft Cell announced this summer that they would be returning next year with *Happiness Not Included, their first new album since 2002’s Cruelty Without Beauty. Today, the English duo have shared its first official single, “Bruises On My Illusions.” “‘Bruises On My Illusions’ is […]
Lil Wayne – “Ya Dig”
Last week, in a piece for Stereogum, Jayson Buford argued that Lil Wayne was returning “to legendary form” on a series of on-fire guest-verses. Almost immediately, as if to prove Jayson wrong, Wayne got together with perpetual hanger-on Rich The Kid to release the collaborative mixtape Trust Fund Babies. It’s bad. On Trust Fund Babies, […]
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – “High And Lonesome”
Back in 2007, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and country star Alison Krauss teamed up for an album called Rising Sand, which ended up winning the Grammy for Album Of The Year. Fourteen years later, they’ve teamed up again for a new full-length called Raise The Roof, which is out next month. It’s primarily a […]
Video: Dave East, Hary Fraud “Just Another Rapper”
Dapper Dave. Dave East certifies his swag like no other rapper in the latest video off his and Harry Fraud’s Hoffa album. At Dapper Dan’s boutique, the Harlem MC’s tailored in Gucci by the fashion designer and haberdasher man himself and kicks it Uptown with the crew including Fabolous, Maino, Nelly, and more. It’s Gucci!
Los Angeles Will Require Full Vaccinations to Attend Indoor Concerts –
With California’s COVID infection rate among the lowest rates in the country, the city of Los Angeles is taking measures to keep it that way. On Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles City Council voted on and approved a new ordinance that would require people who go to indoor restaurants, bars, […]
Lil Yachty Joins Tame Impala for 'Breathe Deeper' Remix –
Lil Yachty lent a hand to Tame Impala for the newly remixed “Breathe Deeper.” “It was so amazing to work with Kevin [Parker] as I’ve been a big fan since high school so it was a pleasant surprise and honor to be a part of such an incredible song,” Lil Yachty said. Off Tame Impala’s 2020 […]
Complex Brackets: Ebro Darden Crowns Song Of The Summer
Summer ’21. Now that Summer is gone, Hot 97 and Apple Music’s Ebro Darden picks his hottest record of the year in Complex Brackets‘ latest episode. From Drake’s “Wants & Needs” and WizKid’s “Essence” to Moneybagg Yo’s Wockesha” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Thot Shit”, Ebro and host Brian B.Dot Miller breakdown their 16 anthems and […]
Kanye West “Stronger” Goes Diamond
Diamonds up. Kanye West can throw his diamond to the sky. On Wednesday (Oct. 6), the Recording Industry Association of America West’s certified the rapper’s single “Stronger” its Diamond certification for its 10+ million in sales. The track is featured on Kanye’s 2007 album, Graduation, and utilizes the vocal sample of French house duo Daft […]
Masego Ft. JID, Big Boi “Garden Party”
Ayy, check it out. Masego takes the festivities outdoors on his new single featuring JID and Big Boi. Rounding up some of ATL’s finest, Masego makes his grand entrance to Iman Omari and Jack Dine’s jazzy horns and keys. JID indulges in the night cap with his hot bars, while Daddy Fat Sax aces the […]
Bonobo Announces New Album With Single 'Rosewood' –
Bonobo announced his newest record Fragments, slated for release in January 2022 via Ninja Tune. Today, he released the album’s first single “Rosewood.” This is the British DJ’s follow up to his Grammy-nominated, 2017 Migration. On Tuesday, 12 mysterious billboards teasing Bonobo’s upcoming project appeared across the world. A new website for the electronic performer […]