Last week marked the one-year anniversary of Peter Tork‘s death, but thanks to some confusion on behalf of the good people running the official Foghat Facebook account, word of his demise spread all across social media like it was fresh news. This was surely baffling to Monkees fans who have …
Read More »Metallica Cancel Two Festival Appearances as James Hetfield Continues Therapy
Metallica are canceling their appearances at this summer’s Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life festivals, while James Hetfield continues to seek treatment following a relapse last fall. All of Metallica’s other scheduled concerts this year, including their appearances at Welcome to Rockville (May 8th and 9th) and Aftershock (October 9th …
Read More »Pusha T Pulls Jadakiss Song 'Hunting Season' From Streaming After Pop Smoke's Death
Pusha T has pulled his recent Jadakiss collaboration “Hunting Season” from streaming services following the shooting death of rising rapper Pop Smoke. The track, from Jadakiss’ upcoming LP Ignatius, was released to streaming services on Friday ahead of the album’s release next week. However, soon after its release, “Hunting Season” …
Read More »Sparks' 'Self-Effacing' Is a Song You Need to Know
Who but Sparks would release a bombastic song about being modest? “Self-Effacing” comes off their upcoming album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip (out May 15th), and it’s just what you’ve come to expect from the art-rock duo: grand vocals, dramatic music, and pure camp. Coming in on waves of “na …
Read More »Morrissey Plots Five-Night Las Vegas Residency
Morrissey will head to Las Vegas for a five-night residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this summer. Aptly titled Morrissey: Viva Moz Vegas, the shows will take place on June 26th and 27th, as well as July 1st, 3rd and 4th. Tickets will go on sale February 28th at …
Read More »Watch Sufjan Stevens' Dirt Bike-Filled Music Video for 'The Runaround'
Sufjan Stevens and his stepfather Lowell Brams (yes, ofCarrie and Lowell fame) have collaborated on a new album called Aporia, out March 27th via Asthmatic Kitty. On Wednesday, the pair shared their latest track from the album, “The Runaround.” The New Age-y, semi-instrumental track comes with a music video featuring …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Sam Hunt, 'Hard to Forget'
It’s been a little while since Sam Hunt dropped a certifiable banger. The country-pop innovator, loved and hated in equal measure, has largely stuck with the moody introspection of “Downtown’s Dead” and “Sinning With You” since dominating American radio with 2017’s “Body Like a Back Road.” But he’s made it …
Read More »New Musical 'Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story' to Open in London in 2021
Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story, a new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, will debut in London next year. The production, produced by Playful Productions, Stage Play and Trim the Wind and previously workshopped in 2019, will begin previews in London at the Lyric Theatre on …
Read More »Billie Eilish Talks 'No Time to Die,' Being Sick at Oscars: 'I Bombed That Performance'
Billie Eilish spoke with Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe about her recent Oscars performance and the process behind penning the new James Bond theme song, “No Time to Die,” in an interview that will air on Friday. The singer, who has been under the weather since the Oscars, appeared in the …
Read More »Norah Jones, Philip Glass, Dhani Harrison Lead Ravi Shankar Centennial Concerts
Norah Jones, Philip Glass and Dhani Harrison are among the artists that will celebrate Ravi Shankar’s legacy with a series of worldwide centennial concerts. Jones — the daughter of the legendary sitarist — and her half-sister and sitar player Anoushka Shankar will both perform May 19th at Los Angeles’ Walt …
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