Music

Charli XCX announced earlier this week that she’ll be making a full album, How I’m Feeling Now, while in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. She plans to share the entire process of recording and producing with her fans on social media. The album won’t be completed until May 15th, but, …

There’s been an outpouring of grief for John Prine since news broke that the legendary songwriter died from complications related to coronavirus on Tuesday night. Dixie Chicks frontwoman Natalie Maines took to Instagram to pay tribute to him, covering “Angel From Montgomery.” Maines sang the classic joined by her two …

Lila Drew’s parents aren’t musicians, but they instilled a deep love for music history into the artist from a young age. “I grew up listening to everything from Led Zeppelin to Public Enemy to Smokey Robinson,” the London-born, Los Angeles-raised singer-songwriter says. Her dad has maintained a massive record collection, …

Sony has announced a $100 million relief fund to benefit those around the world most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including musicians, music industry professionals, and other creative communities. The relief effort will provide support and assistance to three specific areas: medical professionals, teachers and students working remotely, and those …

Uforia, the music wing of Spanish-language network Univision, has announced the release of “Cuenta Conmigo,” or “Count With Me,” an original, cumbia-driven anthem compelling Hispanic people to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. The brand-new song is available starting Wednesday on UforiaMusic.com, as well as on streaming services and select …

Songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for co-founding Fountains of Wayne, has been hospitalized due to the coronavirus, but has not been placed in a medically induced coma as suggested elsewhere. Varietyfirst reported the news and Schlesinger’s long-time attorney, Josh Grier, confirmed the details to Rolling Stone. Schlesinger has been in …

The Weeknd released three new songs, which have been added to the deluxe edition of his new album After Hours. The musician dropped “Nothing Compares,” “Missed You” and “Final Lullaby” over the weekend after teasing them on social media, including them on the album as bonus tracks. Listen to the …

Chris Simpson, frontman of emo favorites Mineral, unveiled his new solo project Mountain Time with a lush folk-rock track, “Rosemary, Etc.” The song marks the first offering from Mountain Time’s upcoming album, Music for Looking Animals, out June 26th via Spartan Records. “Rosemary, Etc.” is a bustling tune that finds …

Pearl Jam document an environmental apocalypse and excoriate Donald Trump on their new song, “Quick Escape.” The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album, Gigaton, which arrives this Friday, March 27th. “Quick Escape” is a delirious hard-rocker complete with heavy drums, screeching guitars, and a pile-driver of a bass …

Mumford & Sons’ Marcus Mumford has released a piano version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” — the Rodgers & Hammerstein showtune-turned-British anthem — to raise money for a pair of organizations helping vulnerable people amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Here’s a song for you, because it feels like the right time …