With the political world focused on the Democratic convention Monday night, President Trump looked to steal some of the limelight by saying that he will seek a third term if he wins re-election. During a rally in Wisconsin, the president lied to a cheering crowd, telling them that he deserves …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'The Devil All the Time,' 'Simulation Theory,' 'Robin's Wish,' and More
Away For attractant Emma Green (Hilary Swank), the one thing she’s always been certain of is that she belongs on the first mission to Mars. However, when that day finally comes, fulfilling the mission means spending three years 20 million miles away from her husband and daughter. As if that’s …
Read More »Hear Elvis Costello's 'We Are All Cowards Now' From New LP 'Hey Clockface'
Following a string of surprise singles, Elvis Costello has announced his upcoming new album Hey Clockface and with it another new track titled “We Are All Cowards Now.” Hey Clockface — due out October 30th via Concord Records — was recorded in studios in Helsinki, Paris and New York, with …
Read More »Bob Mould Teases Solo Career-Spanning Box Set With Lots of Rarities
Bob Mould will chronicle the three decades of his career that came after the breakup of Hüsker Dü in a new box set. The collection, Distortion: 1989 – 2019, will contain 24 CDs: the 18 studio albums he has recorded as a solo artist and as the frontman of Sugar, …
Read More »Jewel Discusses Battling Anxiety, Dyslexia in Mighty Writers Performance
Jewel was the latest performer to participate in Lithub’s video performance series benefiting Mighty Writers, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that teaches reading and writing to thousands of low-income and marginalized students every year. Between performances of hits like “Who Will Save Your Soul” and a brand-new track, Jewel discussed her own …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Roísín Murphy, 'Something More (Extended Mix)'
Disco and other classic strains of dance music have enjoyed a pop renaissance in 2020, showing up on albums by British singers Dua Lipa and Jessie Ware, as well as on the all-American Lady Gaga’s Chromatica. Irish singer-songwriter Roísín Murphy has long demonstrated her fealty to and appreciation for these …
Read More »Ringo Starr, Slash Gear Up for Morrison Hotel Gallery Virtual Festival
Morrison Hotel Gallery and Rolling Live Studios will be hosting (De)Tour, a day-long virtual charity festival in association with MusiCares and NIVA, on Saturday, August 15th. The lineup for the virtual event includes performances by Ringo Starr, Linda Perry, Slash, Gavin Rossdale, Macy Gray, Sean Lennon, Jesse Malin, Cheap Trick, …
Read More »Phil Elverum Is Looking Back to Move Forward
Phil Elverum spent nine months adrift in 2018, living in his now–ex-wife Michelle Williams’ swank Brooklyn townhouse — and he didn’t write a thing. Instead, he filled his hours playing two chords on loop on a $5 guitar: D and F sharp minor, over and over again, the only music …
Read More »See Metallica Rock Out in Symphony for 'Moth Into Flame' From 'S&M2'
Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony rock out on “Moth Into Flame” in the latest preview from the metal legends’ upcoming S&M2 concert film, due out August 28th. For the faithful, subtly strings-laden rendition of the Hardwired… to Self-Destruct track, guitarists James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett venture off the stage …
Read More »Better Concert Livestreams Are Coming. But You'll Have to Pay for Them
Adam Weiner has just finished doing pushups in his underwear while singing Canadian punk band SNFU’s “Time to Buy a Futon” for 165 paying fans. “Whoo! I’m really schvitzing now,” Weiner, the frontman and songwriter for Philadelphia rock revivalist band Low Cut Connie, tells the camera, as he puts on …
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