Maxo Kream goes all Sliding Doors in the video for his new song “Cripstian,” off Weight of the World, which dropped Monday. In the video, the Houston rapper juxtaposes lifestyle outcomes: In one scene, a man is rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, and, in another, he’s taking a …
Read More »Young Thug, Gunna and Nate Ruess Perform 'Love You More' on 'SNL'
For Young Thug‘s SNL musical debut, the rapper brought out Gunna and Nate Ruess for a melodic performance of “Love You More,” their collaboration from Thug’s new album Punk. Thug also performed a raucous, punk rap performance of latest single “Tick Tock.” For both songs, Blink-182 joined Thug on stage behind …
Read More »Rolling Stones to Wrap U.S. Tour With Intimate Casino Show in Florida
The Rolling Stones have just announced a gig at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, on November 23rd. According to the venue, it will “close out” their 2021 No Filter Tour. Tickets range from $281 to $1,006 and go on sale …
Read More »Baby Keem and BIG30 Were the Biggest Breakthrough Artists of September
After gaining momentum with his Die for My Bitch project and the platinum-certified “Orange Juice” single, Baby Keem leapt into the mainstream in September, soaring to the top of Rolling Stone‘s Breakthrough 25 Chart after dropping his official debut album, The Melodic Blue. With a feature from Travis Scott and …
Read More »Tainy Announces New Album With 'Black Mirror'-Esque Video Featuring Bad Bunny, Julieta Venegas
The producer Tainy, who started making beats for major reggaeton acts as a teenager, has spent the last several years shaping the genre by crafting songs for everyone from J Balvin to Shawn Mendes. Now, he’s moving from behind the scenes: He’s getting ready to share his debut album, which …
Read More »Sech Celebrated Panamanian, Black Culture With NPR 'Tiny Desk (Home) Concert'
Panamanian singer-songwriter Sech appeared as the latest NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert performer in tandem with the series’ Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Sech ran through three songs from his latest album42, including “Playa,” “911,” and “Sal y Perrea.” He performed with a DJ and nine other supporting musicians on vocals, …
Read More »Brian Wilson Turns 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' Into a Gentle Piano Lullaby
Brian Wilson strips down the Beach Boys‘ ebullient classic “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” in the latest offering from his upcoming record, At My Piano. The solo piano version of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” has the soothing feel of a lullaby. Wilson’s playing gently guides the song through its sprightly verses …
Read More »Grimes Pens 'Love' Song Responding to Recent 'Hate and Harassment'
Grimes has had it with the hate she has been experiencing ostensibly stemming from her reported separation from Elon Musk, which spurred her to write a song called “Love.” In an Instagram caption that accompanied the track, she addressed the issue. “I wrote and produced this song this week in …
Read More »Duran Duran Team With Giorgio Moroder for New Single 'Tonight United'
Duran Duran team with disco legend Giorgio Moroder for the new song “Tonight United,” the latest single from the band’s upcoming LP Future Past. “Giorgio Moroder, Duran Duran… this is music for a world that’s coming back together,” frontman Simon Le Bon said of the collaboration in a statement. “Tonight …
Read More »Kanye West Floats Through the Sky in Affirming New '24' Video
Kanye West floats above the clouds and encounters his late mother, the namesake of his 10th studio album Donda, via video footage in his uplifting new “24” visual. The Nick Knight-directed video is a continuation of a theme West showcased during his second album listening party in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz …
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