Category: Music
Back on June 7, Loudwire reported that Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan would be missing some of the group’s European concerts to “tend to his wife who is dealing with ‘some health issues.’” Although he returned for their appearance at Download Festival on June 11 (and some subsequent shows), it …
Tiny Engines, the North Carolina–based record label that gained a following for its indie rock roster in the 2010s, has relaunched under a “new management structure.” After originally going on hiatus following an accounting-related controversy in late 2019, it’s back with a few changes. Will Miller, previously a co-owner with …
Of all the artists who’ve yet to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Iron Maiden’s repeated snubbing may be the most egregious and contentious. According to frontman Bruce Dickinson, though, fans shouldn’t feel too bad about it since he doesn’t even want the designation anyway. Speaking …
The Alchemist has returned with Flying High, an eight-song EP featuring Earl Sweatshirt, billy woods, Boldy James, and more. Listen to the EP and check out the music video for the opening track “RIP Tracy” below. With soulful samples galore, Flying High shows off The Alchemist’s ability to craft velvety, …
Rick Froberg, the singer, guitarist, and visual artist best known for fronting the influential post-hardcore bands Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, died Friday night (June 30). His friend and longtime collaborator John Reis confirmed the news on Instagram. Froberg was 55. “Rick passed away suddenly last night from natural …
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects …
Like most digital music streaming platforms, Spotify has drawn criticism for various reasons (including making it difficult for new artists to get noticed and/or possibly giving preference to AI-generated music). One person who’s certainly not a fan is Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth; in fact, he thinks it’s downright reprehensible. In …
It’s been a long time since Cash Money Records took over for the ’99 and the 2000, but Juvenile was sharp as ever during his highly anticipated NPR Tiny Desk Concert. During his nearly 30-minute set, the rapper was joined by his longtime producer Mannie Fresh and fellow Louisiana native …
Luke Combs notches his 16th No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated July 8) as “Fast Car” pulls into the most coveted spot. In the tracking week ending June 29, it gained by 7% to 33.4 million audience impressions, according to Luminate. The song is an update of Tracy …
× Skip to main content The superstar country duo will serve as the show’s first coaching duo on season 25. Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay at Day 1 of the CMA Fest held on June 8, 2023 in Nashville. Monica Murray Two chairs, one button. That …
Song of the Week delves into the fresh songs we just can’t get out of our heads. Find these tracks and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Olivia Rodrigo sinks her teeth in …
For Ja Rule, the Fourth of July has always held special, family-centered memories in his hometown of Queens, New York. “Growing up, we always did fireworks displays on the block. As I got a little bit older, before I was even an artist, me and my homies would go get …
Close your eyes, and you can hear Alan Arkin’s unforgettable voice in your ears, grumbling through the great dialogue he got to say over his decades on screen. What’s remarkable is how the career of the actor and director, who passed away on June 29th, 2023, could encompass so much …
Kode9 and Burial will release a split single EP, Infirmary / Unknown Summer, on July 21. It marks the Hyperdub musicians’ return to Fabric and its in-house label, Fabric Originals, after their 2018 Fabriclive mix. The new songs will be pressed to clear, black, and silver vinyl, and get released …
Back in 2019, indie rock-focused record label Tiny Engines essentially shuttered after a number of its artists accused them of payment issues and breach of contract — which co-founder Chuck Daley admitted to. Now, co-founder Will Miller has announced that he’s reviving the label as its sole owner under a …
Jelly Roll is taking things short for summer. The “I Need a Favor” singer/songwriter cut off his long hair and shared a video of the process via Instagram on Friday (June 30). “You ever wake up and just feel like ‘F— it’? That’s exactly how I woke up feeling this …
× Skip to main content Both stars grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. Jennifer Lawrence arrives for the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, Calif. ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images Both Jennifer Lawrence and Jack Harlow hail from Louisville, Kentucky — a fact that came as a surprise to The …
The word “cliché” generally doesn’t have positive connotations, but the concept exists for a good reason: Some experiences are universal. For millennia, storytellers of all kinds have articulated certain imagery, phrases and symbols with which the population at large has come to identify. READ MORE: 15 Rock + Metal Music Video …
Skip to main content It’s Friday, and we have new music from XG, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Uzi Vert and more! Nicki Minaj announces that her upcoming album will be titled ‘Pink Friday 2’ but also delays the release. Megan Thee Stallion reveals that she is not ready to release new …
SiriusXM added $2.7 billion of market capitalization this week as its share price gained 18.3% to $4.53 — the stock’s highest closing price since Feb. 17 and 36.4% above its low point in 2023 of $3.32 reached on April 27. The satellite radio broadcaster got a boost on Tuesday (June …
After announcing last week that he’ll be playing Slipknot‘s demo/album Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. in full on a brief tour in Australia and New Zealand, the band’s former frontman Anders Colsefni has issued a long follow-up statement about the run, which is dedicated to both Joey Jordison and Paul Gray. The 10-track …
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is the can’t miss event of the summer, and some fans are going to extreme lengths to ensure they don’t miss out. WKRC-TV caught up with one woman who intentionally concealed her identity with a blanket and sunglasses because she called sick out of work …
Song of the Week delves into the fresh songs we just can’t get out of our heads. Find these tracks and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Sigur Rós make a sublime return …
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Bill Lee, the jazz composer and bassist who played with Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin before scoring the classic first four films of his son, Spike Lee, died at his Brooklyn home this morning (May 24), The New York Times reports, citing the younger Lee. Bill Lee’s cause of death …
× Skip to main content The rapper and 18 others were indicted by a grand jury Wednesday. Quando Rondo, “Imperfect Flower” Courtesy Photo The rapper Quando Rondo has been jailed after being indicted on drug and gang charges in his hometown of Savannah. The 24-year-old rapper, whose given name is …
Paramore singer Hayley Williams joined Foo Fighters for a rousing rendition of the Foos’ “My Hero” at Bonnaroo 2023 on Sunday (June 18). The Dave Grohl-led Foo Fighters closed out Bonnaroo’s Sunday show at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee. Paramore played second to last right before them, leading to the Bonnaroo duet. Grohl and Williams shared an …
Original Slipknot vocalist Anders Colsefni is performing the masked metal band’s early album Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. from front to back on an upcoming tour. So, what does longtime Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor think? He’s very cool with it. Colsefni fronted Slipknot from 1995 to 1997, but was replaced by …
It’s time to spin ’em all, as Loudwire Nights is prepared to provide you with an expansive Metallica vinyl bundle package that will keep your turntable rocking for hours on end. In total, you’ll have the chance to win 15 Metallica albums on vinyl, an additional two vinyl live releases …
Thanks to Bruce Dickinson, we once again know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t mean much to Iron Maiden, with the singer proclaiming he doesn’t want the band in because they’re “not dead yet,” and that it’s run by the “music business establishment.” So what honor does …
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