Three-fourths of the Smashing Pumpkins‘ classic lineup will reunite for a North American tour this summer. The trek marks Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin’s first tour together since 2000, though the band’s original bassist D’Arcy Wretzky will not join the trio. The Shiny and Oh So …
Read More »Watch Kylie Minogue Channel Dolly Parton in New 'Dancing' Video
Kylie Minogue plays both honky tonk angel and club queen in the glitzy new video for “Dancing.” The track will appear on the Australian pop star’s new album, Golden, out April 6th. The Sophie Muller-directed clip finds Minogue channeling Dolly Parton at her most glammed out, singing the country-tinged dance …
Read More »Watch Kesha's Emotional, Star-Studded Delivery of 'Praying' of Grammys 2018
Kesha showed her support for the #MeToo movement as she performed “Praying” on the Grammy stage. Camila Cabello, Cyndi Lauper, Julia Michaels, Bebe Rexha and Andra Day joined Kesha to sing her hit comeback song. Janelle Monae introduced the performance with a nod to the Time’s Up movement that launched …
Read More »Watch James Blake's Hypnotic 'If the Car Beside You Moves Ahead' Video
James Blake‘s new song “If the Car Beside You Moves Ahead” is the British singer’s first new original track in two years. Returning to the avant-garde, electronic spirit of his earlier work, Blake’s inimitable voice acts as the song’s main instrument as his vocals are chopped, distorted and manipulated as …
Read More »Watch Ty Dolla $ign, YG Team in Raucous New 'Ex' Video
Ty Dolla $ign and YG unveiled a vibrant new video for “Ex,” their collaboration from theR&B star’s 2017 album, Beach House 3. “Ex” boasts a throwback Nineties beat based around a sample of 112’s “Only You” featuring the Notorious B.I.G. and Mase. The David Camarena-directed clip fittingly finds Ty Dolla …
Read More »See Black Eyed Peas' Robust 'Street Livin'' Performance on 'Colbert'
The Black Eyed Peas brought new single “Street Livin,’” a clear-eyed denunciation of American racism, to The Late Show on Monday. The track is sample-based hip-hop, but the Black Eyed Peas used live musicians to recreate the original loop on The Late Show. The bassist played stubby riffs, while a …
Read More »See Star-Studded 'The Promise' PSA Featuring Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell, his children Toni and Christopher, and a bevy of stars pledge their dedication to speak out against genocide and other human rights violations in a new PSA for The Promise campaign. Variety premiered the video on Wednesday. The clip features Cornell’s “The Promise,” which he wrote and recorded …
Read More »Radiohead Publisher Issues Statement Refuting Lana Del Rey Lawsuit
A spokesperson for Radiohead‘s publisher, Warner/Chappell, disputedLana Del Rey‘s claim that the band has filed a lawsuit against the singerover alleged similarities between her Lust for Lifesong, “Get Free,” and the band’s hit, “Creep.” On Sunday, several British tabloids reported on a pending legal fight between Del Rey and Radiohead. …
Read More »Rod Stewart Sets 2018 Summer Tour With Cyndi Lauper
Rod Stewart is set to spend another summer on the road as the two-time Rock Hall singer announced a 22-date North American tour. Like Stewart’s 2017 trek, Cyndi Lauper will once again serve as special guest on the tour, which begins June 25th at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. A month …
Read More »Watch First Aid Kit Go to Prom in Mysterious 'Fireworks' Video
First Aid Kit add a dash of the supernatural to their new “Fireworks” video, which stars sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg at an Eighties-style high school prom. The musicians look like rivals from a coming-of-age movie: Klara plays the classic nerd, wearing oversized glasses; Johanna, with her frizzy hair and …
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