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News Roger Hawkins, Muscle Shoals Rhythm Star, Dies at 75 He brought a distinct groove to hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, the Staple Singers, and more By Allison Hussey May 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Roger Hawkins, recording “The Weight” with Aretha Franklin in New York City, January 1969 (Photo by Stephen Paley/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

News Rauw Alejandro Shares Video for New Song “Todo de Ti”: Watch Shaquille O’Neal guest stars in the clip By Madison Bloom May 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rauw Alejandro, photo by 90thshooter Facebook Twitter Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro has released a new single called “Todo de Ti.” The track arrives with a Marlon Peña–directed

News Cher Biopic in the Works The as-yet-untitled film will be produced by Cher and the production duo who helmed Mamma Mia! By Madison Bloom May 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cher circa 1975 (Photo by Darlene Hammond/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter Cher has announced that a new feature film chronicling her life and career is

News Lomelda Announces 2022 North American Tour Austin-based band alexalone are joining Hannah Read on the road By Matthew Strauss May 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lomelda’s Hannah Read, photo by Michelle Groskopf Facebook Twitter Lomelda has announced a North American tour that’s scheduled to take place in January and February 2022. The singer-songwriter will be

News Netflix Announces Docuseries on Pop Music History THIS IS POP will feature interviews with T-Pain, Brandi Carlisle, Boyz II Men, and more By Eric Torres May 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Photo courtesy of Banger Films Facebook Twitter Netflix and Banger Films have announced THIS IS POP, a new eight-part docuseries that will examine untold

News DJ and Producer i_o’s Cause of Death Revealed The deadmau5 signee and Grimes collaborator died last year from complications caused by Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis By Madison Bloom May 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Last November, DJ and producer i_o died suddenly at age 30. His cause of death has now been disclosed by the

News Death Cab for Cutie Announce September 2021 Tour The short Western trip includes concerts with Perfume Genius and Deep Sea Diver By Matthew Strauss May 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Death Cab for Cutie, December 2018 (Mike Pont/Getty Images for Radio.com) Facebook Twitter Death Cab for Cutie are going on short tour of the American

News Nile Rodgers, Peter Hook, Hole’s Patty Schemel, More Contribute to New Zine Sober 21 Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, Interpol’s Brad Truax, LCD Soundsystem’s Tyler Pope, and others penned essays for a new free resource aimed at sober and sober-curious artists By Noah Yoo May 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sober 21, photo by Mikki Janower Facebook

News T.I. and Tiny Being Investigated by LAPD Over Sexual Assault Allegations A police report filed in April outlines new allegations against the Harrises. Their attorney claims the couple hasn’t been contacted by any law enforcement agency. By Evan Minsker May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter T.I. and Tiny in 2015 (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) Facebook Twitter Note:

News Sin Quirin Exits Ministry One Year After Facing Allegations of Underage Sexual Relationships Neither Quirin nor the band referenced the allegations published in early 2020 when confirming the guitarist’s departure By Evan Minsker May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sin Quirin with Ministry in 2018 (Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Sin Quirin is no longer

News Migos Reveal Release Date for New Album Culture III Following three solo albums, Migos are back next month with another installment of their LP series By Evan Minsker May 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Migos’ Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset, July 2019 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter After years of teasers, Migos have revealed the release

News T-Pain and Kehlani Share New Song “I Like Dat”: Listen A flip of “Buy U a Drank,” now from a woman’s perspective By Madison Bloom May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter T-Pain, Kehlani (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter T-Pain and Kehlani have teamed up for a new song called “I Like Dat.” According to press materials,

News Olivia Rodrigo Performs “drivers license,” “good 4 u” on SNL: Watch Keegan Michael-Key served as host for the rising pop singer’s Saturday Night Live debut By Noah Yoo and Allison Hussey May 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday Night Live (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC) Facebook Twitter Olivia Rodrigo was the musical guest

News Moritz von Oswald Trio, Now Featuring Laurel Halo, Announce New Album Dissent Check out “Chapter 4” from Moritz von Oswald, Laurel Halo, andjazz drummer Heinrich Köbberling By Madison Bloom May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Moritz von Oswald Trio’s Laurel Halo, Moritz von Oswald, and Heinrich Köbberling, photo by Charlotte Dualé Facebook Twitter Moritz von

News Björk’s Viking Film The Northman Gets Release Date Robert Eggers’ 10th Century Icelandic epic starring Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe, and Ethan Hawke will premiere next spring By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Björk, July 2018 (Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The Northman, the Robert Eggers-directed viking revenge film starring

News Watch the Black Keys Perform “Crawling Kingsnake” on Colbert From the blues-rock duo’s latest album Delta Kream By Noah Yoo May 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The Black Keys joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Crawling Kingsnake,” from their new LP Delta Kream. Joined by their extended band, the duo

News DMX’s Posthumous LP Exodus to Feature Jay-Z, Nas, Bono, and More Griselda, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg also appear on the late rapper’s first Def Jam LP in 18 years By Matthew Ismael Ruiz May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter DMX in Atlanta, Georgia, February 2021 (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Facebook Twitter Swizz Beatz has

News Watch Bizzy Banks’ Video for New Song “City Hot” The Brooklyn drill rapper is readying his second mixtape for a summer release By Matthew Strauss May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks in “City Hot” (Bizzy Banks/YouTube) Facebook Twitter Bizzy Banks is back with the new single “City Hot.” The new track follows January’s

News King Krule Joins Horsey for New Song “Seahorse”: Listen Archy Marshall sings on the track from his brother Jack’s South London band By Allison Hussey May 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Horsey and King Krule, photo by Reuben Bastienne-Lewis Facebook Twitter King Krule makes a guest appearance singing on a new track by Horsey, a

News Katy Perry Shares Video for New Pikachu-Inspired Song “Electric”: Watch “Pikachu is the evolved form of Pichu, so in the video, you see the younger version of me with Pichu and myself in the present day with Pikachu. We both evolve, yet retain a sense of playfulness.”—Katy Perry By Evan Minsker May 14, 2021

News Ambar Lucid Announces EP, Shares Video for New Song “Get Lost in the Music”: Watch The Get Lost in the Music EP is out June 18 via 300 Entertainment By Allison Hussey May 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ambar Lucid, photo by Keith Bennett Facebook Twitter Ambar Lucid has released a new single titled “Get

News Jeff Parker and the New Breed Cover David Bowie’s “Soul Love”: Listen The latest track from the Bowie tribute album Modern Love also features Jeff’s daughter Ruby  By Madison Bloom May 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jeff Parker, photo by Jim Newberry Facebook Twitter Jeff Parker and the New Breed have shared a cover of

News Pervis Staples, Co-Founder of the Staple Singers, Dies at 85 The soul and gospel singer died at his home in Dolton, Illinois By Madison Bloom May 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Staple Singers circa 1967, with Pervis Staples third from the left. (Photo by Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Pervis Staples—co-founding member

News Janelle Monáe Cast in Knives Out Sequel The murder mystery follow-up will start filming this summer By Eric Torres May 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Janelle Monáe, March 2020 (FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Janelle Monáe has been cast in the upcoming sequel to the 2019 film Knives Out, according to The Hollywood

News JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner Inducted Into Rock Hall of Fame 2021 Kraftwerk, Gil Scott-Heron, and LL Cool J receive special honors as the Go-Go’s, Todd Rundgren, and Carole King get inducted By Evan Minsker and Marc Hogan May 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter JAY-Z, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Tina Turner (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter

News Herbert Announces New Album Musca, Shares New Song Featuring Y’akato: Listen “The Way” announces the latest album in Matthew Herbert’s domestic house series By Evan Minsker May 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Herbert and Y’akato (courtesy Accidental Records) Facebook Twitter Matthew Herbert has announced his latest album under the name Herbert. Musca is out October

News Dua Lipa Performs Future Nostalgia Medley at BRIT Awards 2021: Watch The pop star performed  “Don’t Start Now,” “Physical,” “Hallucinate,” “Pretty Please,” and “Love Again” By Quinn Moreland May 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dua Lipa, May 2021 (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Dua Lipa performed at the 2021 Brit Awards at London’s

News St. Vincent Shares Video for New Song “Down”: Watch A grainy, old-school visual from Daddy’s Home By Sam Sodomsky May 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter St. Vincent in “Down,” co-directed by St. Vincent and Bill Benz Facebook Twitter St. Vincent has shared a video for “Down,” a new song from her upcoming album Daddy’s Home.

News New DMX Album Exodus Announced Swizz Beatz executive produced and produced the posthumous record, which is being released via Def Jam By Matthew Strauss May 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Earl Simmons aka DMX, June 2019 (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter The first posthumous DMX album has been announced: Exodus is out May 28 via