David Crosby‘s new album For Free is arriving July 23rd, less than a month before his 80th birthday. It features collaborations with Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, Sarah Jarosz, and James Raymond, his son and longtime bandmate. “With a transcendent quality that lies somewhere between poetry, prayer, and wild-eyed rock & …
Read More »Queen of Soul Finds Her Voice in Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'
The Queen of Soul finds her voice in the new trailer for Respect, the Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson that arrives in theaters this August. The first full preview for the Liesl Tommy-directed film opens with a young Franklin showcasing her gospel talents at the piano. “Singing is sacred, …
Read More »Natti Natasha, Becky G Perform 'Ram Pam Pam' on 'The Tonight Show'
Latin music stars Natti Natasha and Becky G appeared on Monday night’sTonight Show to perform their latest reggaeton single, “Ram Pam Pam,” from inside a gymnasium decked out in spotlights. The two singers extended the high school sports theme to their outfits, with Becky G wearing a monogrammed tracksuit and …
Read More »'The Nevers' Midseason Finale Explains It All
This column contains spoilers for the midseason finale of The Nevers, which is available now on HBO and HBO Max. The Nevers has echoed many previous works of its creator, Joss Whedon, from its superheroines battling the patriarchy to its quippy, self-aware dialogue. Even outside the story of steampunk heroics …
Read More »Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Millions in Ransom
Colonial Pipeline, which was forced to shut down operations last week due to a ransomware attack, paid nearly $5 million to hackers to restart their fuel pipeline. According to a Bloomberg report that has since been confirmed by multiple outlets,the company that operates the largest gasoline pipeline in the country …
Read More »13 Positive Characteristics to Look for in a Potential Networking Connection
It’s often said that you are the sum total of the people around you. Your network matters, so when you’re trying to build up your entrepreneurial connections, you’ll want to choose individuals who align with your business values and morals. However, this can be easier said than done. That’s why …
Read More »Folk Trio Lula Wiles Rage Against the Ultra-Wealthy Elite on 'Oh My God'
What is folk music supposed to sound like in 2021? In the case of Lula Wiles, the New England trio comprising Isa Burke, Mali Obomsawin, and Eleanor Buckland, the answer can be found in some combination of murky guitar-rock, haunting three-part roots harmony, and bold truth-to-power narratives that condemn the …
Read More »Elton John, David Furnish to Be Honored at AIDS Walk: Live at Home
Elton John and his husband, filmmaker David Furnish, will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at AIDS Walk: Live at Home 2021, a virtual fundraising event hosted by GMHC of New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco Foundation. The event airs Sunday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. …
Read More »Chrissie Hynde Announces Bob Dylan Covers Album
Chrissie Hynde will be releasing an album of Bob Dylan covers, the Pretenders singer announced on Monday. The LP, titled Standing in the Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan, will be out on May 21st via BMG. In a statement, Hynde explains that she recorded the album during the Covid-19 …
Read More »Nine Inch Nails Announce Cleveland Concerts
Nine Inch Nails have announced their first concerts in nearly three years, a pair of gigs in the band’s hometown of Cleveland. The concerts will take place September 21st and 23rd, 2021 at Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Pixies will open both gigs, which Nine Inch Nails state will be …
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