When Kanye West was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2010, Elon Musk, who wrote the blurb about the rapper-producer-designer, noted that he “fought for his place in the cultural pantheon with a purpose.” Of all his varied talents, arguably West’s most useful one has been …
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A little over a month ago, the majority of Fleetwood Mac – Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood – quietly gathered at a little theater in Maui with their future in doubt. The band had secretly parted ways with Lindsey Buckingham, the longtime guitarist and voice behind …
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Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin will embark on a 27-date U.S. tour this fall, following the release of his highly anticipated album, Vibras, out May 25th. The tour kicks off September 19th in Fresno and concludes October 28th in Miami. The announcement follows Balvin’s surprise cameo during Beyoncé’s second Coachella …
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Khalid recruited Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack for his seductive new single, “OTW.” The singer-songwriter promises instant romance on the atmospheric, Nineties-styled R&B ballad. “Put it in drive/ I’ll be outside; I’ll be on the way,” he croons over moody synths. “You can meet in five/ I’ll be online; I’ll …
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Indie roots singer-songwriter Christian Lopez throws it back to the acid-washed fun of films like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Weird Science with his new video for “Say Goodbye.” Helmed by Director Steve (Old Dominion’s “No Such Thing As a Broken Heart”), the clip is an homage to Eighties teen …
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San Francisco-based metal outfit Deafheaven unveiled the new song, “Honeycomb.” The track marks the group’s first new music in three years. “Honeycomb” is a multifaceted track that alternates between thrash to hard rock before easing into a delicate outro. Singer George Clarke anchors the track, his vivid, gorgeous lyrics – …
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Jason Isbell has touring steadily since releasing The Nashville Sound in 2017, and now he and the 400 Unit are set to keep rolling well into the summer with another three months of shows that include support from Aimee Mann and Brandi Carlile. Isbell is currently making a sweep through …
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Alabama ShakessingerBrittany Howardpaid tribute to a formative influence – both on her and rock and roll as a whole – Saturday night with stirring renditions of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s “That’s All” and “Strange Things Happening Every Day” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland. Before …
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British singer-songwriter James Bay mixed gritty guitars and smoldering looks during his performance of “Pink Lemonade” on Late Night With Seth Meyers Wednesday. The track will appear on Bay’s upcoming album, Electric Light, out May 18th. “Pink Lemonade” marks a notable departure from both the stripped-down folk of Bay’s debut …
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Just days before she’s due to perform during the 53rd annual ACM Awards, Kelsea Ballerini stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden to perform her current single “I Hate Love Songs.” A bluesy ballad that takes stock of a laundry list of romantic clichés – “pink hearts with …
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