While A Star Is Born may not have ruled the box office, its soundtrack has overtaken the Billboard 200. The companion album, composed of new songs by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, debuted at Number One with the best sales week for a soundtrack in 2018. A Star Is Born …
Read More »Alex Anwandter on How Global Right-Wing Backlash Informed Cutting New LP, 'Latinoamericana'
On Alex Anwandter’s critically adored 2016 album,Amiga, the Chilean singer-songwriter played the role of a troubled patriot, confronting issues of sexuality and gender in the context of Chile’s social and political past and present. That same year, he also released his first film, Nunca Vas a Estar Solo (You’ll Never …
Read More »See Late-Night Hosts Feast on Kanye West's Epic White House Rant
Late-night hosts feasted on Kanye West‘s 10-minute rant in front of Donald Trump Thursday, a summit Rolling Stone called “the craziest Oval Office performance of all time.” “I kind of feel like everyday I say, ‘Today was the craziest day…’ This was something special,” Jimmy Kimmel said of the rapper …
Read More »President Trump Praises Kanye West as 'Genius' on Fox News
President Trump praised Kanye West as a “genius” on Thursday during an interview on the Fox News show Fox & Friends, teasing his upcoming White House meeting with the rapper. “First of all, I like him a lot,” he said of the emcee, who recently wore a MAGA hat and …
Read More »Cuco in Stable Condition After Car Accident, Cancels 2018 Tour
SoCal singer-songwriter Cuco has canceled all remaining 2018 tour dates after being involved in a car accident early Monday morning. The band was on itsway to Nashville when their van was struck by a tractor trailer on Interstate 40. According tolocal news reports, all 10 passengers in the van were …
Read More »Flashback: Fleetwood Mac Enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998
Stevie Nicks is on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot for the first time as a solo artist. If she makes it in, she’ll join a select class of double inductees that includes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Neil Young, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham …
Read More »Mike Dean on Working With Stevie Wonder for Travis Scott's 'Stop Trying to Be God'
One of the chief architects of Travis Scott’s sound is Mike Dean. The engineer and producer helped the young Houston rapper craft a signature sound for years that finally blossomed on Astroworld. Songs like “Stop Trying to Be God” feature contributions from Kid Cudi, James Blake, Earth, Wind & Fire’s …
Read More »BTS Close U.S. Tour With Jubilant Show at New York's Citi Field
Before BTS started performing in earnest at Citi Field in Queens, New York on Saturday night, one of the group’s members offered a brief cautionary note: “For your safety, please be mindful of your neighbors,” RM said. There aren’t many shows that open with safety advisories, but then again, there …
Read More »Hear Alessia Cara's Self-Empowered New Song 'Trust My Lonely'
Alessia Cara craves independence on her bubbly new song “Trust My Lonely,” a preview of the vocalist’s upcoming second LP, The Pains of Growing. “It’s time I let you go/ I made the mistake, go writing your name on my heart,” Cara sings over plinking synths and electronics. “‘Cause your …
Read More »Mike Judge Details Funk-Centric Season Two of 'Tales From the Tour Bus'
Mike Judge‘s animated music series, Tales From the Tour Bus, will return for its second season November 2nd on Cinemax. While the first season of the show focused on country artists, the new eight-episode run will spotlight stories from an array of funk greats including George Clinton, James Brown, Rick …
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