Noah Cyrus sings about self-image while going under the knife in the bloody video for new single “FuckYouNoah.” This is the singer’s third new song of the year. On “FuckYouNoah,” she reflects on the love-hate relationship with herself as well as social media with help from featured producer London On …
Read More »The First Time: Kesha Recounts First Tattoo, Meeting Rihanna
Kesha stopped byRolling Stone to recall pivotal moments in her life for our video series “The First Time.” The singer recently released her new single “Raising Hell” featuring Big Freedia. Kesha begins by recalling the first time she performed live, which was in a band called Dynamite Cop with her …
Read More »Kanye West Reaches for Greatness But Falls Short on 'Jesus Is King'
Kanye West never stopped talking about God. From his breakout “Jesus Walks” to last year’s ye, religion has always been, if not a fixation, than a thematic concern, something to pick at and analyze, to mythologize and aid in his own self-mythologization. While his ninth album, Jesus Is King, is …
Read More »Kanye West Releases 'Jesus Is King,' Capping Hectic Rollout Saga
What’s a Kanye West album rollout without a little drama? After multiple feints and missed release dates, West’s latest full-length, Jesus Is King, has finally arrived. The album’s official release followed listening events in cities that included Detroit, New York City, and Los Angeles. West worked on Jesus Is King …
Read More »Secret Service Interviewed Eminem Over 'Threatening' Trump Lyrics
Secret Service agents interviewed Eminem over lyrics about President Donald Trump and his daughter/senior advisor Ivanka Trump, BuzzFeed reports. The rapper was specifically questioned about his song “Framed,” from his 2017 album, Revival, and his freestyle at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which was also released that year. The freestyle …
Read More »Lizzo Refutes 'Truth Hurts' Credit Controversy: 'That Song Is My Life'
Lizzo rebuffed claims that she did not properly credit two songwriters on her hit “Truth Hurts” in a note posted on Twitter Wednesday. “That song is my life, and its words are my truth,” the musician wrote. Last week, songwriting brothers Justin and Jeremiah Raisen claimed that in April 2017 …
Read More »Hop Along's Frances Quinlan Announces Debut Solo LP, Drops New Song 'Rare Thing'
Hop Along‘s Frances Quinlan has dropped a new song, “Rare Thing.” The track is the first single off Quinlan’s debut LP Likewise, outJanuary 31st via Saddle Creek. A chaotic rocker featuring ambient percussion and harp, the track is about a dream Quinlan had about her infant niece. “My love, in …
Read More »Tori Kelly Plots Inspired by True Events Tour
Tori Kelly has announced a 2020 tour in support of her albumInspired by True Events, released this past August. The North American leg of the tour will kick off January 28th at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio, and will make more than 20 stops in the U.S. The …
Read More »Flashback: Tom Petty Plays a Swaggering 'Shadow of a Doubt' in 1980
On June 6th, 1980, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers arrived in Hollywood to perform on the short-lived variety show Fridays. Before they launched into the classic “American Girl” from their 1976 self-titled debut, the band played “Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid),” a track from their then-new record Damn …
Read More »Black Madonna Slams Amazon Involvement in Intersect Festival
The Black Madonna said she is “furious” over Amazon‘s involvement in the Intersect music and tech festival in Las Vegas, claiming that the tech giant was never mentioned in the contracts she signed for the event. In a series of tweets yesterday, the Black Madonna expressed her exasperation with the …
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