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Hi ! It’s Kurt Vile. You might know me as Philadelphia’s Constant Hitmaker, I am a PROUD Philadelphia native. Heck, Mayor Nutter declared August 28 ‘Kurt Vile Day’ in Philadelphia. I’m on tour of the U.S. now with my band the Violators, so I’ll keep this quick. I’m reaching out …
Dressing up as a rock star for Halloween can be really fun and easy, especially if you’re portraying someone with a signature look. Velvet Revolver took advantage of this once, with some of the members actually dressing as Chinese Democracy-era Guns N’ Roses for Halloween. Yes, Velvet Revolver literally featured three …
If you haven’t picked out your Halloween costume yet, perhaps you could be a “Vinyl Snob,” “Middle-Aged Musician” or “That Guy From Papa Roach.” They’re just some of the hilarious ideas from the Spirit Halloween meme dump that has taken over social media the past few weeks, poking fun at …
If you haven’t seen Nickelback‘s new video for “Those Days” by now, you really should, especially if you grew up in the ’80s as the clip will give you plenty of feels. Chad Kroeger and his band open the doors to their garage and open the floodgates to our childhood …
Earlier this week, Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. In the message, she shared the news that she was hoping to get the tumor removed this week and that her prognosis was “very good.” Now, Jansen has issued an encouraging update via social …
Skip to main content From Michael Jackson to Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more, here are all the singles that have debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. From Michael Jackson to Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more, here are all the singles that have debuted at No. 1 …
Have you ever angered Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to the point that he told you to take his name out of your mouth? Because bad boy singer Kid Rock has, according to the vocalist Sheryl Crow. On this week’s Fly on the Wall podcast, hosted by comedic actors Dana Carvey and …
We are getting to talk today with Bulat with NELA Records. How are you doing? I am doing great, thank you so much for having me! I would love to start with you filling us in on more about yourself and what NELA Records does. I am an independent artist and have …
“It takes a village,” songwriter Hillary Lindsey, one of the 2022 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, told the audience that gathered for the organization’s 52nd Anniversary Gala on Sunday evening (Oct. 30) at Nashville’s Music City Center. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, …
Kate Bush has released a statement in remembrance of her late collaborator Robbie Coltrane. “I’m really grateful that he agreed to star in a video that we made some years ago,” Bush wrote, referring to the 2011 music video that she directed for the single “Deeper Understanding.” “It was incredibly …
Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter — and faces major hurdles as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform. Twitter’s new owner fired the company’s board of directors and made himself the board’s sole member, according to a company filing Monday with the …
The saying goes, “Stick to your guns,” and that’s what Matt Sorum is doing on the new song “Judgement Day” from his all-star collective, Kings of Chaos. Sorum has enlisted his former Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver bandmates Duff McKagan and Slash on the song, which is the first …
The family of George Floyd is planning to sue Kanye West after the rapper questioned Floyd’s cause of death during a recent appearance on Drink Champs. West suggested that Floyd—who was killed by Derek Chauvin—died due to fentanyl, despite the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office ruling Floyd’s death a homicide …
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Rihanna returns with a song …
Skip to main content This time, the rapper’s account is locked for 30 days, Meta tells Billboard. Kanye West on Oct. 2, 2022 in Paris, France. Edward Berthelot/GC Images Kanye West‘s Instagram account has been restricted again following the rapper’s latest reported violation of the platform’s policies. Instagram’s parent company, …
Rap Song of the Week breaks down all the hip-hop tracks you need to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Ice Spice follows her viral hit “Munch (Feelin U)” with “Bikini Bottom.” This summer, Bronx rapper Ice Spice turned New York drill (and TikTok) on its head …
Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song. The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot …
Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize for her album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. After performing a song from the winning album, she was awarded a trophy and a check for £25,000 at a ceremony held at Eventim Apollo in London. Little Simz was previously nominated in 2019 for her …
London-based pianist and multidisciplinary artist Duval Timothy has announced a new album. It’s called Meeting With a Judas Tree and it’s due out November 11 via Carrying Colour. He has shared the song “Mutate” today, which you can listen to below. Meeting With a Judas Tree follows Timothy’s 2020 solo …
Kanye West took to Instagram on Sunday (Oct. 30) to respond to news that his Christian K-12 private school Donda Academy was closed following recent controversy surrounding the rapper. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ye shared a graphic photo of Emmett …
Witches, black magic and the Devil are often viewed as symbols of Halloween. The occult, however, is just a regular part of life for some. Whether it’s practicing witchcraft, voodoo or other satanic rituals, occult elements are prevalent in the rock and metal community. The Devil tends to be associated with metal, especially …
Nov. 5 will mark 20 years since “The Man In Black” Johnny Cash released American IV: The Man Comes Around in 2002, one of the final installments of his famed American Recordings series and the last album released while he was still alive. Included on the album is an incredible and often …
John Cale has announced his new album Mercy with a video for his new song “Story of Blood,” featuring Weyes Blood. The album features additional contributions from Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, Laurel Halo, Tei Shi, Actress, and more. It’s due out January 20 (via Double Six/Domino). Check out Mercy tracklist …
Mdou Moctar has announced a new collection of songs titled Niger EP Vol. 2. It will be released digitally on October 25. A physical release for both Niger EP Vol. 1 and its upcoming sequel will arrive on March 10. Today, Mdou Moctar has shared the song “Ibitilan,” which you …
Taylor Swift‘s “Anti-Hero” soars in at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. Swift claims nine of the top 10 spots on the Global 200 and eight of the top 10 on Global Excl. U.S. – both weekly-best shares in the chart’s two-year …
The rumors were true and now Motley Crue have officially announced that Mick Mars is retiring from the band, while also naming John 5 as their new guitarist. The 71-year-old Mars, an original member, has served as Motley Crue’s lead guitarist since their formation in 1981, with singers Vince Neil and …
Kelela has released a new song called “Happy Ending,” along with a video she co-directed with Alima Lee showing scenes of Black rave culture in New York. LSDXOXO produced the track, with additional production by Bambii. Check out the video below. Last month Kelela shared “Washed Away,” her first song …
Arctic Monkeys have new wheels. With The Car (via Domino Recordings), the British indie-rockers’ seventh studio album, which left the garage at the stroke of midnight, the band will hope to keep a hot streak intact. Every studio album from Arctic Monkeys has gone to No. 1 in the U.K., …
The Prodigal rates as one of the most idiosyncratic songwriting collections released in recent memory as well as one of the finest gospel-themed albums in the last quarter century. Texas based pastor, father of seven, and husband David Raybuck doesn’t achieve those ends via an ambitious and over the top sound. The …
After months of teases and ballgames, the journey to Taylor Swift’s Midnights has reached its conclusion. Now, another trip begins, as Swifties everywhere drop everything, absorb the new record and share their thoughts online. TayTay herself has entered the discussion. In the small hours, as the album trended on social …