The Biden administration announced a new plan that would speed up the hearings process for families who arrive at the U.S. border with Mexico seeking asylum, although advocates are saying this will deny immigrants of their rights. As of Friday, both the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security …
Read More »Girl in Red Drops Witchy Music Video for 'Body and Mind'
Norwegian pop artist Girl in Red has released a music video for “Body and Mind,” the latest single from her debut albumIf I Could Make It Go Quiet. Created by up-and-coming horror director Thea Hvistendahl, the clip sees Girl in Red, a.k.a. Marie Ulven, captured by witches and brought to …
Read More »Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah Lead 2021 Americana Awards Nominations
The Americana Music Association’s annual Americana Honors & Awards will return for its 20th year on September 22nd at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Nominees in each of the categories were announced by Keb’ Mo’ and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor during an afternoon event at Nashville’s National Museum of African-American …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Leads Apple Music Pre-Add Chart
As if the overwhelming fan reaction wasn’t proof enough that Olivia Rodrigo‘s Sour was headed for a massive first week on the charts, the album topped the Apple Music Pre-Add Chart during the week leading up to its release. Sour saw more Pre-Adds than any other album from May 14th through …
Read More »Future Islands Announce U.S. Tour
Future Islands have announced a U.S. tour in support of their most recent album, As Long as You Are. The Calling Out in Space tour is set to launch September 1st at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and wrap October 14th at the Anthem in Washington, D.C. For the …
Read More »Tinder and the White House Want Gen Z to Get Vaccinated, Go on Dates
The White House has teamed up with Tinder to encourage young people get vaccinated. On Tinder, users will be able to locate their nearest vaccination site, while they’ll also allow users to add stickers to their profile that proclaim, “I’m Vaccinated” or “Vaccines Saves Lives.” Those who take part in …
Read More »Alanis Morissette Releases Chester Bennington Tribute Song 'Rest'
Alanis Morissette has released a studio version of her song “Rest.” Co-written by Morissette and Michael Farrell, the song was originally performed at a tribute show for Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington following his death by suicide in 2017. Thursday marks the song’s debut on streaming services. “There’s been a lot …
Read More »Garbage Wrestle With 'Inner Conflict' on New Song 'Wolves'
Garbage have released the video for their new track “Wolves,” the latest single and “pop song” off the band’s upcoming album No Gods No Masters. “This song reminds me of my younger self when there were two sides to my personality,” Shirley Manson said of “Wolves” in a statement. “I …
Read More »Bob Mould Announces 'Distortion and Blue Hearts!' Tour Dates
Bob Mould has announced his Distortion and Blue Hearts! Tour, kicking off September 16th at Paradise in Boston. The tour will be broken into two halves. Mould will spend the first three weeks performing with Jason Narducy on bass and drummer Jon Wurster. Mould will perform Solo Distortion electric shows …
Read More »J. Cole Gets Suited Up, Revisits His College Dorm in New 'Amari' Video
J. Cole has released a new music video for “Amari,” a track from his new album, The Off-Season. Directed by Mez, the clip finds J. Cole performing “Amari” in a variety of different spaces, some of which recall classic hip-hop videos while others boast a more abstract and surreal flare. …
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