Hayley Kiyoko and Kehlani escape with each other in the video for collaboration “What I Need.” The track appears on Kiyoko’s debut album Expectations. Kiyoko directed the video, which is structured like a short film. It opens with Kehlani’s character fighting with her aunt as she packs her stuff to …
Read More »Watch Jimmy Fallon, the Roots Cover Billy Vera's 'At This Moment'
Jimmy Fallon showcased his crooning capabilities with an earnest rendition of Billy Vera & the Beaters’ “At this Moment” alongside his Tonight Show house band the Roots. The comedian-host sang with a smooth vibrato and dramatic delivery as part of the show’s backstage “Cover Room” series. “If you’d stay … …
Read More »Stewart Lupton, Singer of Influential Indie Rock Band Jonathan Fire*Eater, Dead at 43
Stewart Lupton, the frontman of the short-lived but widely influential indie rock band Jonathan Fire*Eater, died Monday. He was 43. Lupton’s cousin, Sarah Lupton, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. While a specific cause of death is unknown, Lupton tells Rolling Stone that his family has stated the cause …
Read More »Metallica's Lars Ulrich: What I Learned From My Band's 'Day of Service'
This past Wednesday, Metallica held their first-ever “Day of Service,” an opportunity for fans to join the band members in chipping in at food banks and giving back to their communities. The event was an extension of the group’s charitable All Within My Hands Foundation, whichaids in critical local services …
Read More »See Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff Reunite in 'Skaters Paradise' Video
DJ Jazzy Jeff goes globetrotting with Rhymefest and Dayne Jordan in the video for “Skaters Paradise,” which features a cameo from Will Smith. Christopher Schafer directed the clip, which follows Rhymefest and Jordan as they trade bars while relaxing beachside in Bali, taking shots of saki in Tokyo and touring …
Read More »Kinky Friedman Announces New Album 'Circus of Life,' Shares Title Track
Kinky Friedman has been a busy man, juggling his longtime gig as a road-ready songwriter with extracurricular activities like political campaigns, a stream of detective novels and cigar manufacturing. For all his whirlwind activity, though, Friedman hasn’t released an album of all-new original material in four decades. He brings that …
Read More »Meek Mill Drops Out of Trump Panel on Prison Reform
Meek Mill has opted not to participate in a prison reform panel with President Donald Trump that will take place Friday at the White House. “I was originally scheduled to be part of a panel on prison reform at the White House to help shed light on the issues within …
Read More »Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Tenacious D Lead Cal Jam 2018
As promised, Foo Fighters‘ Cal Jam will return to San Bernardino, California this October with Iggy Pop, Tenacious D, Garbage, Greta Van Fleet and many more artists in tow. Dave Grohl and company will headline the Saturday festivities on October 6th at Glen Helen Regional Park. Iggy Pop and his …
Read More »Review: Brent Cobb's 'Providence Canyon' Is an Idiosyncratic Country Gem
Clichés are clichés for a reason, goes the cliché – as Brent Cobb demonstrates in the title track to his latest LP, a tribute to throwing a cooler in your ride and heading down to a sacred spot to chill. That’s the upshot of countless ham-handed country-radio anthems. But here, …
Read More »Spotify Removes R. Kelly From Playlists, But Keeps Singer on Service
Spotify announced on Thursday that R. Kelly‘s music will no longer be available on any of its popular playlists due to the implementation of a new public hate content and hateful conduct policy. Even though the singer’s music will not be promoted, his songs will remain available on Spotify. In …
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