Throughout the history of popular music, mysticism has been an enduring muse for many a hit songwriter. Stevie Nicks famously sang of a Welsh witch that enthralled millions; David Bowie’s cosmic tales inspired many an astronaut; rock en español legend Gustavo Cerati of Soda Stereo evoked fervid devotion among fans …
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA will not be performing their Oscar-nominated song “All the Stars” from Black Pantherduring the Academy Awards broadcast this weekend, a source confirmed to Rolling Stone.AsVarietynotes, the reason they will not perform is due to logistics and timing. In addition to the pair’s nominated song, Black Pantherhas …
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As K-pop sweeps the global music scene, young musicians are increasingly vying to rise to the top of the genre — and too many of them look exactly the same, according to South Korea’s government. Over the weekend, officials gave local TV producers and broadcasters new guidelines that suggested restricting …
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Pink seeks comfort in another during trying times on her potent new song, “Walk Me Home.” Co-written with Fun.’s Nate Ruess and songwriter Scott Harris (the Chainsmokers, Shawn Mendes), “Walk Me Home” finds Pink belting over heavy drums and the steady twang of an acoustic guitar. “Walk me home in …
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Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his upcoming shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, which were originally scheduled as part of his No More Tours 2 tour. The news follows his postponement of the UK and European leg of the ongoing tour per doctors’ orders. “Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has …
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Phoebe Bridgers, one of seven women who came forward with allegations of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct against Ryan Adams in a New York Times report, has issued a new statement addressing the situation. “It’s been a weird week and I wanted to say a couple things. Thank you from …
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Three days after 21 Savage was released on bond from one of the worst ICE detention centers in the country, he sat down for his first interview. During abrief conversation on Good Morning America, Savage (real name She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) admitted that he felt his arrest “was definitely targeted.” “I …
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Rain Phoenix has shared the video for her new song “Time Is the Killer,” a collaboration with Michael Stipe. The track appears on a double A-side single featuring a pair of unreleased songs by Aleka’s Attic, her late brother River Phoenix’s band. Pitchfork debuted the video for the song, which …
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Ryan Bingham has been pondering the meaning of America lately —the optimism in the midst of struggle, the triumphs amid the losses. Men and women looking for a fresh start. Families like his, who pinned their hopes on the next town or job, always chasing that ephemeral dream. Bingham has …
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Just ahead of her performance on the 61st Grammy Awards, Kacey Musgraves released the new video for “Rainbow.” Penned by Musgraves,Natalie Hemby and Shane McAnally, the song appears on Musgraves’ Grammy-winningGolden Hour. The video focuses on several people trying to navigate their way through different struggles, including a single mother …
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