Post Malone says Ozzy Osbourne is “going to keep kicking ass,” calling his recent collaborator “so strong,” a week after the rocker revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Malone, who just hit the stage with Osbourne (and Travis Scott) at the American Music Awards in late November, …
Read More »Hear Ellie Goulding Join Four Tet on New Single 'Baby'
Four Tet has released a new single, “Baby,” which features vocals from Ellie Goulding. The song comes off Four Tet’s upcoming album Sixteen Oceans, which will be released in March. The ambient number sees Goulding’s voice chopped up and distorted over a heavy beat. Four Tet announced the release of …
Read More »Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Vibing Academy Members United at Spotify's Grammy-Week Party
If there was a Talk of the Town award, Spotify would nab the honor for throwing one hell of a pre-Grammy Thursday night, which is relatively unsurprising at this point but commendable nonetheless. After all, the highly sought-after ticket gave guests access to West Hollywood’s The Lot Studios, where all …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Stephen Malkmus, 'Xian Man'
Stephen Malkmus‘ 2019 album Groove Denied was a mix of electronic tunes and garage-rock, recorded minus his longtime band the Jicks. He’s quickly following that enjoyable record with another great solo LP, Traditional Techniques. Where Groove Denied‘s synthy leanings felt like somewhat of a detour, Traditional Techniques is more of …
Read More »Stereolab Stretch Reunion Tour Into 2020 With New U.S. Dates
Less than nine months after Stereolab’s first North American tour in 11 years, the reunited electronic-pop group will return stateside for a three-week trek. The new slate of dates opens with a May 1st slot at the just-announced III Points in Miami and concludes May 19th at San Francisco’s Warfield. …
Read More »New Doc on INXS' Michael Hutchence: 12 Things We Learned
Twenty-two years have passed since INXS frontman Michael Hutchence died, and while songs like “Never Tear Us Apart,” “New Sensation,” and “Need You Tonight” remain staples on classic-rock radio and at karaoke clubs, the band has had a difficult time moving forward. Despite putting out two records with different singers …
Read More »Phil Madeira Previews New Album 'Open Heart' With the New Orleans Jazz of 'Remember Me'
Musician, producer, and singer-songwriter Phil Madeira has been a respected member of Nashville’s music community for nearly 40 years, and since 2008 has led Emmylou Harris’ backing band the Red Dirt Boys. He has also played on numerous recordings and penned songs for a wide range of artists, including Alison …
Read More »Hear David Bowie's Acoustic Version of 'I Can't Read '97' From 'Is It Any Wonder?' EP
David Bowie‘s “I Can’t Read ’97” has been unveiled. The acoustic rendition will appear on the upcoming Is It Any Wonder? EP. It follows last week’s release of a previously unreleased version of “The Man Who Sold the World” from the six-song set. The rest of the EP’s songs will …
Read More »Trent Reznor on Rock Hall of Fame Induction: 'I'm Pretty Freaked Out'
Trent Reznor has sold millions of records, played to oceans of fans at festivals all over the world, and even won an Oscar. But the Nine Inch Nails leader was in a “state of shock” when he called into Rolling Stone to discuss his group’s admission into the Rock & …
Read More »Hear Shakira, Anuel AA Yearn for Romance in New Song, 'Me Gusta'
Two weeks ahead of her highly anticipated Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, Shakira ramps up the momentum with her first single of 2020, titled “Me Gusta.” Featuring Puerto Rican Latin trap star Anuel AA, the brand new song is an unhurried lover’s rock number with a delicate touch of dembow. …
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