Less than three weeks after Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon covered Bob Dylan and Leon Russell at a Bernie Sanders rally in Iowa, the singer announced a trio of Wisconsin shows Monday that requires a “pledge to vote in order to gain access to presale tickets for all three shows.” The …
Read More »Huey Lewis & the News Debuts 'Her Love Is Killin' Me' Video on 'Kimmel'
Huey Lewis & The News premiered their new music video for “Her Love Is Killin’ Me” during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The star-studded video features an appearance by Kimmel, who says he is living out a long-held dream, as well as numerous other celebrities. The video includes cameos …
Read More »Grimes Says New Song 'Delete Forever' Was Inspired by Lil Peep's Death
Grimes linked up with Apple Beats 1 on Wednesday to discuss “Delete Forever,” her latest single from her forthcoming album Miss Anthropocene, out February 21st. “It’s a pretty bummer song,” she told Zane Lowe. “I’m so bad at talking about this song. I guess it’s kind of about the opioid …
Read More »See Cynthia Erivo Become the Queen of Soul in 'Genius: Aretha Franklin' Teaser
Cynthia Erivo portrays Aretha Franklin in the first look at the upcoming National Geographic Genius anthology dedicated to the Queen of Soul. The 30-second teaser will air during Sunday’s Academy Awards, where the Best Actress-nominated Erivo will perform her Harriet song “Stand Up.” The preview shows glimpses of the eight-part …
Read More »Hayley Williams Releases 'Cinnamon,' 'Sudden Desire' and 'Creepin' off 'Petals for Armor 1' EP
Hayley Williams is out with “Cinnamon,” “Sudden Desire” and “Creepin’” off her surprise Petals for Armor 1 EP. The Paramore frontwoman also released the third Warren Fu-directed video for “Cinnamon.” Not to be confused with Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s “Cinnamon Girl” (or Lana Del Rey’s, for that matter), “Cinnamon” …
Read More »Rihanna Will Receive NAACP President's Award
The NAACP announced on Tuesday that Rihanna will be the 2020 recipient of the organization’s President’s Award, to be given out during the 51st NAACP Image Awards. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will present the pop star with the award during a live television broadcast on BET on Saturday, …
Read More »Hayley Williams on Depression: 'My Dog Is the Reason I'm Alive'
In a new interview with Zane Lowe, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams discussed her upcoming solo debut, depression and her adoration for Billie Eilish. Williams teared up while discussing having suicidal thoughts during the making of Paramore’s 2017 album After Laughter. “My dog is the reason I’m alive, because he would’ve been …
Read More »Gang of Four Guitarist Andy Gill Dead at 64
Andy Gill, founding member and guitarist for the British post-punk outfit Gang of Four, has died at the age of 64. Gill’s current band mates Thomas McNeice, John Sterry and Tobias Humble announced the guitarist’s death Saturday on Twitter. A rep for the band said that Gill died at a …
Read More »The Strokes to Play Bernie Sanders Rally in New Hampshire
The Strokes will perform at a rally for Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders February 10th at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. The Get Out the Vote Concert Rally will be held one day before the February 11th New Hampshire primary. Those interested in attending can register for …
Read More »Watch Tyler, the Creator's Fiery 'Earfquake,' 'New Magic Wand' at the Grammys
Tyler, the Creator made his debut on the Grammy stage to perform “Earfquake” and “New Magic Wand” alongside the R&B luminaries Charlie Wilson and Boyz II Men. Wilson and Boyz II Men opened the performance like a barbershop quartet: Wilson sang a typically potent lead vocal while Boyz II Men …
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