Music

Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift, photo by John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images News Watch Taylor Swift Perform “Nothing New” With Phoebe Bridgers They broke out the Red (Taylor’s Version) song for her first Eras Tour stadium show in Nashville By Nina Corcoran May 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last night (May 5) during the first of

Rob Laakso with Kurt Vile & the Violators in 2018, photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images News Rob Laakso, Kurt Vile & the Violators and Swirlies Guitarist, Dies at 44 The longtime musician was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer By Nina Corcoran May 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Rob Laakso, a longtime

Taylor Swift, July 2011 (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) News Taylor Swift Announces New Re-Recorded Album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) The news arrived during an Eras Tour stop in her former home city of Nashville By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift has announced the next of her re-recorded early albums. Speak Now

News Major Labels Win $50 Million Judgement Against Mixtape Host Spinrilla A federal judge in Georgia ruled that the site must shut down after infringing on material from Atlantic, Warner, Sony, and more By Allison Hussey May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter A slate of major labels represented by the Recording Industry Association of

Migrant Motel’s latest single “Party” has an at first deceptive theme. Anyone who has struggled to get over someone, regardless of age, will relate to this song. It doesn’t confine itself to a niche audience but, instead, shows the wisdom and maturity to tap into something universal. Singer David Stewart Jr. sounds like he’s experienced

Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot), Boys Noize (Shane McCauley), Alice Glass (Illumitati) News Pussy Riot, Boys Noize, and Alice Glass Share Video for New Song “Chastity”: Watch “This song will put the patriarchy in a tiny cage and throw the key out”—Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova By Matthew Strauss May 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pussy

Boldy James, February 2022 (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) News Boldy James Announces First Concerts Since Car Accident James and the Alchemist are heading out on The Six Million Dollar Man Tour in Europe By Evan Minsker May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Boldy James and the Alchemist have announced The Six Million Dollar Man Tour,

A record store customer in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2023 (Photo by Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg) News Billboard Announces New “Fan Bundle” Rule for Chart Eligibility The institution is reinstating merchandise bundles for album sales, with tight restrictions By Allison Hussey May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Billboard has updated its eligibility rules again, restoring some formats

Ed Sheeran, May 2023 (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) News Ed Sheeran Wins “Thinking Out Loud” Copyright Trial The heirs of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” co-writer brought the highly contentious and consequential case. The songs are not similar enough to uphold their claim, a jury found. By Jazz Monroe May 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter

Kate Bush, 1978 (Chris Walter/WireImage) News Kate Bush Reacts to Rock Hall 2023 Induction: “I’m Completely Shocked” The iconic pop musician was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on her fourth nomination By Madison Bloom May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter After four nomination rounds for the Rock & Roll Hall

Photo courtesy of Jim O’Rourke News Jim O’Rourke Details Hands That Bind Soundtrack Album, Shares New Song: Watch the Video An edit of “A Man’s Mind Will Play Tricks on Him” is the first taste of the Drag City musician’s new full-length By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Jim O’Rourke

Harry Styles (Courtesy of Columbia Records). News Harry Styles Shares New “Satellite” Video: Watch A lovestruck robotic vacuum is the star of Styles’ latest Harry’s House visual By Evan Minsker May 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Harry Styles has shared his latest music video for a track from his 2022 album, Harry’s House. This

Grimes, image courtesy of The Lede Company News Grimes Unveils Software to Mimic Her Voice, Offering 50-50 Royalties for Commercial Use She has also announced a pair of new songs, “Music for Machines” and “I Wanna Be Software” By Jazz Monroe May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Grimes has unveiled an AI voice software,

Pete Davidson/Lil Uzi Vert (Getty Images) News Pete Davidson’s Saturday Night Live Episode with Lil Uzi Vert Canceled SNL joins other late-night shows in pausing as a result of the Writers Guild of America Strike By Allison Hussey May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pete Davidson’s debut hosting Saturday Night Live this week (May

Photo courtesy of Text Records News Brian Eno and Fred Again.. Are Releasing a New Album on Four Tet’s Label The collaborative Secret Life is out this Friday, May 5, via Text Records By Matthew Strauss May 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Four Tet has announced that his label, Text Records, is issuing a

Gordon Lightfoot, February 2015 (Steve Snowden/Getty Images) News Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 84 The folk legend was long admired by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Tom Cochrane By Nina Corcoran May 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has died, according to his longtime publicist Victoria Lord via CBC.

Doja Cat at the 2023 Met Gala, photo by John Shearer/WireImage News Met Gala 2023 Photos: Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, FKA twigs, and More Here’s what David Byrne, Phoebe Bridgers, Ice Spice, Usher, Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, Pusha T, and others wore to the event By Nina Corcoran May 1, 2023

Graphic by Miriam Ross News Pitchfork and Them Announce Night Out, a Pride Celebration and Concert Tinashe, Lido Pimienta, Pom Pom Squad, Zebra Katz, and others will perform at the Knockdown Center event in Queens, New York By Pitchfork May 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pitchfork and Them are excited to announce Night Out,

Timbaland and Aaliyah (Getty Images) News Timbaland Reveals “Oompa-Loompa” Beat Inspiration Behind Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody” “I gotta thank Willy Wonka for that,” he said at the 2023 Pop Conference. He also discussed the iconic baby sample. By Evan Minsker April 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Timbaland sat down for a panel discussion

Pharrell at Something in the Water Music Festival 2022 (Paul Morigi/Getty Images) News Pharrell’s Something in the Water 2023 Cancels Final Day Due to Severe Weather Grace Jones, Clipse, Lil Uzi Vert, Wu-Tang Clan, 100 gecs, Nile Rodgers, and more were set to perform. The weather caused “significant impacts to the festival site,” the festival

James Corden and Harry Styles on The Late Late Show With James Corden, April 2023 (Terence Patrick ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.) News Harry Styles, Will Ferrell, David Letterman, and More Join for the Last Episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden: Watch James Corden’s hosting run ended this week after

Jessie Ware, photo by Jack Grange News 8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Jessie Ware, the National, and More Also stream new releases from Indigo de Souza, Avalon Emerson & the Charm, Dazegxd & Quinn, Lisa/Liza, JFDR, and Baby Rose By Jazz Monroe April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter With so much

Donna Summer circa 1975 (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns) News HBO’s Donna Summer Documentary Gets New Trailer: Watch Love to Love You, Donna Summer is co-directed by Summer’s daughter, Brooklyn Sudano By Eric Torres April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Disco icon Donna Summer is the focus of a new documentary coming to HBO next

Navy Blue, photo by Jacob Consenstein News Navy Blue Announces June 2023 Tour The rapper will play concerts in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of his Def Jam debut, Ways of Knowing By Allison Hussey April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Navy Blue has announced a tour in support

The Weeknd, April 2023 (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella) News The Weeknd and Mike Dean Share Four New Songs: Listen The tracks appear on Dean’s newly released album 4:23 By Allison Hussey April 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Weeknd and Mike Dean have joined forces on a handful of new songs, which appear

Tony Shhnow in “If It Wasn’t for Me,” directed by Darko News Tony Shhnow Releases Love Streak Project, Shares New “If It Wasn’t for Me” Video: Watch The Atlanta-based rapper’s new project has contributions from Mavi, Grimm Doza, DRAM, and more April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Prolific Atlanta-based rapper Tony Shhnow has shared

The Gaslight Anthem, photo by Casey McAllister News The Gaslight Anthem Share First New Song in 9 Years: Listen “Positive Charge,” the New Jersey band’s first single since 2014, arrives ahead of a U.S. tour By Matthew Strauss April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Gaslight Anthem are back with “Positive Charge,” their first

Photo courtesy of Say Anything News Say Anything Share First New Song Since 2019: Listen “Psyche!” arrives as Max Bemis and his band get ready to play their first shows since going on hiatus By Allison Hussey April 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Say Anything have shared a new single, the first track from

Kim Fowley, Rodney Bingenheimer (Photos via Getty Images). News Kim Fowley and Rodney Bingenheimer Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Kari Krome A songwriter and co-founding member of the Runaways claims that both men sexually abused her when she was a minor in the 1970s By Madison Bloom April 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter