System of a Down will continue their mission to provide humanitarian aid to Armenians affected by the conflict over the disputed area known as Nagorno-Karabakh this weekend with a charity livestream that will also see the premiere of a new video for the song “Genocidal Humanoidz.” The event will take …
Read More »Lil Wayne Celebrates Presidential Pardon With New Song 'Ain't No Time'
The same day Lil Wayne received a presidential pardon, he celebrated with the release of his new song “Ain’t Got Time.” The song title seems to nod to the fact that the rapper won’t be going to prison after pleading guilty to federal weapons charges stemming from a December 2019 …
Read More »500 Greatest Albums Podcast: How Brian Wilson Made Rock & Roll Grow Up With 'Pet Sounds'
In early 1966, the Beach Boys arrived at Los Angeles’ Western Studios to hear what Brian Wilson had been up to. The touring version of the band –Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine and Dennis Wilson – had been on the road in Japan, singing surf hits like “Fun, Fun …
Read More »Joan Baez, Garth Brooks to Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Joan Baez and Garth Brooks have been named among the 2020 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, the organization announced on Wednesday. Multidisciplinary artist-actress Debbie Allen, violinist Midori, and actor Dick Van Dyke will also receive the award for lifetime achievement in the arts. The 2020 event was postponed due to the …
Read More »YFN Lucci Wanted by Police on Murder Charge
UPDATE (1/14):YFN Lucci turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia late Wednesday, a representative from the jail confirmed to Rolling Stone.He is currently in custody after news broke that he was wanted on a murder charge in connection to a shooting back in December. *** YFN Lucci …
Read More »Joss Stone Performs Stirring New Song 'Walk With Me' on 'Colbert'
U.K. singer Joss Stone performed her new song, “Walk With Me,” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Monday, January 11th. The track is a classic soul number centered around a simple drum shuffle and tender guitar line. The arrangement put the vocals of Stone and her three stellar back-up …
Read More »The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson Talks 'Shake Your Money Maker' Deluxe Edition
The Black Crowes will mark the 30th anniversary of their 1990 debut album Shake Your Money Maker with a deluxe reissue. Set for a February 26th release, the package arrives in multiple formats, including a “super deluxe” edition with unreleased songs, demos, and a raucous concert recording from the band’s …
Read More »Nick Cave Records New Album 'Carnage' After Canceled Tour
Nick Cave has recorded a new album titled Carnage, the singer revealed in a new post on his Red Right Hand site. In his previous December dispatch to fans, Cave wrote about his “great disappointment” that his 2020 tour was canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. “In the end, with …
Read More »Watch Jhené Aiko Perform Mesmerizing Medley of 'Chilombo,' 'Souled Out' Tracks
Jhené Aiko has released an at-home performance featuring songs from her most recent album, Chilombo, as well as one cut from her 2014 debut, Souled Out. For the performance, Aiko set up in front of her fireplace and molded the seven tracks into a seamless and serene medley with minimal …
Read More »Year in Review: Our Podcasts on Taylor Swift's Busy 2020
Taylor Swift, for one, didn’t let this weird, sad year go to waste. With zero warning each time, she released and recorded two great albums, Folklore and Evermore.(At the same time, she quietly embarked on the task of re-recording her entire early catalog, after the rights to the original recordings …
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