Music

The Weeknd aired the most recent episode of his Memento Mori radio show on Apple Music last night, with a tracklist that featured previously unreleased demos and outtakes from the Kiss Land era. One of those tracks was a remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Money Power Glory,” a song from her 2014 album Ultraviolence. Take

Quasi—the Portland duo of Janet Weiss and Sam Coomes—have shared a new protest song titled “Last Days of the Thin Blue Line Lie.” The track arrives with an accompanying music video, which features footage from the recent Portland protests. All proceeds from the new track will go to the nonprofit organization Don’t Shoot Portland. Check

A judge in the United States District Court Central District of California has dismissed a countersuit against Lizzo seeking royalties from her song “Truth Hurts,” according to documents viewed by Pitchfork. Lizzo originally sued Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Yves Rothman in October 2019, seeking “a judicial declaration” that they “did not co-author ‘Truth Hurts,’

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s recent single “WAP” became a point of contention among right-wing conservative figures following its release, due to the “vulgar” lyrics celebrating sex-positivity. (The pundit Ben Shapiro, once referred to as “the cool kid’s philosopher” by The New York Times, was relentlessly mocked following his recent comments on the song.

Atlanta duo EarthGang have a new song on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 21, the latest installment in EA SPORTS’ long-running video game franchise. Their contribution is called “Powered Up.” Listen below and scroll down for the full soundtrack. In June, the duo joined with J.I.D, 6LACK, and Mereba for the Spillage Village song “End

The Killers have shared a new single from their forthcoming album Imploding the Mirage. It’s called “Dying Breed” and you can hear it below. Imploding the Mirage arrives August 21 via Island (it was originally slated for a May 29 release, but was delayed due to COVID-19). Ahead of the new LP, the Killers have

The Lemonheads have announced a deluxe 30th anniversary reissue of their 1990 album Lovey. In addition to a book and previously unpublished photos, the remastered release of their fourth album includes a second disc of a 1991 live session recorded for Australia’s Triple J radio station. It’s out October 24 via Fire as a part

After much teasing, Dua Lipa’s new “Levitating” remix has arrived. Remixed by the Blessed Madonna, the new “Levitating” also features Missy Elliott and Madonna. Listen below. Dua Lipa’s new Club Future Nostalgia remix album, a full compilation of reworks of songs from her latest studio album Future Nostalgia, is set to drop August 21. In

Jill Scott will play gospel icon Mahalia Jackson in a forthcoming biopic, according to Deadline. Based on the biography Mahalia Jackson by Darlene Donloe, Mahalia! will be produced by Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Shakim Compere, and Holly Carter. Producers have secured the rights to Jackson’s entire musical catalog for the film, which will document her

The 1975’s Matty Healy and George Daniel were the latest guests on the Song Exploder podcast, where they talked about their Notes on a Conditional Form track “The Birthday Party.” Matty Healy discussed the origins of the song, which he started writing following a relapse and as a relationship was coming to an end. “I

In June, Impulse! Records announced the first-ever release of Thelonious Monk’s Palo Alto. The album features a recording of Monk’s historic concert at Palo Alto High School on October 27, 1968, with Monk and his quartet playing to a mixed-race crowd of students and Palo Alto residents. Now, Palo Alto, originally set to arrive July

Amazon revealed in emails to multiple podcasters their plans to begin streaming podcasts on Amazon Music and Audible, Billboard and The Desk report. As multiple podcasters have pointed out on social media, the company’s terms and conditions feature a significant point under the “content restrictions” header that claims podcasts cannot feature anti-Amazon rhetoric. “Your Content

A new email to Neil Young Archives members has announced that Facebook and Google logins will eventually be removed from the site. “Goodbye Facebook and Google buttons,” the email reads. “We thank you immensely for bearing with us through this process. We know it’s not convenient, but we believe we will be better for it.

Sturgill Simpson has announced a graphic novel that serves as the prequel to his 2019 album and anime film SOUND & FURY. The 144-page book was written in collaboration with Jason Aaron. The graphic novel features artwork from Rufus Dayglo, Deathburger, Rosi Kampe, Vasilis Lolos, and Takashi Okazaki. Sound & Fury: The Graphic Novel is

Over 100 Black male figures have signed an open letter calling on Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his running mate in the presidential election. In the letter, published at the Atlanta Daily World, the men write, “As someone who has said throughout the campaign that VP Joe Biden needs to choose a

Hayley Williams has shared a cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” Williams wrote on Instagram, “Seemed sacrilegious at first until I realized that the band themselves have never once regarded what they do as precious or never-to-be-toyed with.” She continued, “They are never beholden to any one version of their expression and public affections don’t

Burna Boy’s new album Twice as Tall will arrive on August 14, with a tracklist featuring Chris Martin, Stormzy, Youssou N’Dour, and Naughty by Nature, among others. Executive-produced by Diddy, Bosede Ogulu, and Burna Boy, the album includes the single “Wonderful” and 14 more tracks; check out the running order below. Production across the album

Toots and the Maytals have shared a cover of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “Three Little Birds.” The reggae band’s new cover features Bob Marley’s son Ziggy Marley, as well as percussion from Ringo Starr, guitar by Zak Starkey, and drums from Sly Dunbar. Take a listen to Toots and the Maytals’ “Three Little Birds”

Kylie Minogue has shared the video for “SAY SOMETHING,” the lead single of her new album DISCO. In the Sophie Muller–directed visual, she dances in an array of glittery outfits while enshrouded in kaleidoscopic swirls. Check it out below. Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to the 2018 LP Golden is out November 6. It’s produced by longtime

Streaking in Tongues have been steadily building up quite the reputation in the American underground over the last few years, and if you give their latest LP Live from Lockdown a listen over the late summer season, I think you’re going to understand why. In thirteen of their best songs, Streaking in Tongues explore the depth of

Chika has shared a new song called “U Should.” The single follows the rising 23-year-old’s seven-song debut EP Industry Games, which arrived via Warner Records earlier this year. Take a listen to the new track below. Chika, who debuted in 2019 with her self-released single “No Squares,” gained prominence in 2018 after she posted a

Best Coast have made a new version of their hit 2010 song “Boyfriend.” In the original, Bethany Cosentino sang mostly to a male figure. Now, the lyrics include different pronouns to make the song more inclusive to LGBTQ+ listeners. For example, the new song opens: I wish he was my boyfriendI wish she was my

Back in February, Foo Fighters announced the 2020 Van Tour to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary. The shows were scheduled to take place in April and May. But, as the coronavirus led to countless concert cancellations, the Foos postponed the tour. Now, the Foo Fighters have officially canceled their anniversary tour. Find Foo Fighters’ update,

Virgin albums are never easy to start nor finish, but when listening to the new record Through out These Years by Daniel Tortoledo, the entire process sounds rather simple and seamless. In songs like “You Can’t Have It All,” Daniel Tortoledo eases into his lyrics with a relaxed attitude that only grows stronger as he straddles the

MTV and Barclays Center have decided to no longer hold the MTV VMAs 2020 at the Brooklyn arena, citing safety concerns, Page Six reports. The event will now be held at “various outdoor locations” in New York City. In a joint statement to Page Six, representatives for Barclays Center and MTV said “it became clear

Courtney Barnett has shared a cover of Kev Carmody’s “Just For You.” The track appears on Cannot Buy My Soul, a tribute album of Carmody’s songs originally released in 2007 and set to be reissued with new tracks on August 21 via EMI Australia. Check out “Just For You” below. Earlier this week, Barnett appeared

Yesterday, the United States–based human rights advocacy nonprofit Human Rights Foundation published an open letter to Tyga, asking the rapper to cancel a scheduled performance in the Belarusian capital of Minsk over concerns that the concert was “an excuse to cancel the opposition’s final electoral rally” on the eve of a potentially historic presidential election.

The documentary about beloved New York record store Other Music now has an official digital release date. Other Music will hit Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, and other streaming services on August 25, following a canceled theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film will be distributed by Factory 25. Find the poster for

Anderson .Paak has shared a new remix of his recent track “Lockdown” that features guest verses from Noname, JID, and Jay Rock. Check it out below. The rapper first released “Lockdown” in June, and its video honored victims of police brutality. The new version of the track expands on the social-justice messaging of the original,

Prince’s estate has shared another previously unreleased track from the forthcoming super deluxe reissue of Prince’s Sign O’ the Times. It’s called “Cosmic Day,” and you can hear it below. The updated version of Prince’s 1987 double album is out via Warner on September 25. The estate announced the Sign o’ the Times reissue in