Billie Eilish is only 16, but she’s become one of the biggest breakouts of 2018. The L.A. singer – who credits both My Chemical Romance and Lana Del Rey as huge influences– has racked more than a billion streams with dark-pop singles like “When the Party’s Over,” and her rebellious …
Read More »Chris Cornell Benefit Concert to Feature Soundgarden, Foo Fighters and Metallica Members
UPDATE:Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple and Chris Stapleton have been added to the Chris Cornell “I Am the Highway” tribute concert, which is set to take place tomorrow, January 16th, at the Forum in Los Angeles. The latest lineup additions also include Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and …
Read More »On the Charts: 'A Star Is Born' Stays Number One, Greta Van Fleet Debut at Three
A Star Is Born became the first theatrical film in 15 years to have its soundtrack spend three straight weeks at Number One as the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper-led album again topped the Billboard 200. A Star Is Born sold an additional 109,000 total copies, including 61,000 traditional albums, …
Read More »Hear Sara Bareilles' Celebrate Female Strength on New Song 'Armor'
Following her Broadway debut with Waitress, Sara Bareilles has released her new single “Armor.” It is the lead single off her forthcoming fifth album, which is set to be released next year. “Armor” was produced by T Bone Burnett and celebrates the strength of women. Above a groovy, jazz-inflected bassline, Bareilles …
Read More »XXXTentacion Admitted to Domestic Abuse in Secret Tape
Late rapper XXXTentacion reportedly admitted to domestic abuse and other violent acts in a secret recording,Pitchforkreports. The audio recording was obtained via the Miami-Date County state attorney’s office. Prior to his death this past June, XXXTentacion – real name Jahseh Onfroy – was facing several charges related to a 2016 …
Read More »See Joey Purp, RZA Perform Rousing 'Godbody Pt. 2' on 'Fallon'
Chicago rapper Joey Purp teamed with RZA to perform “Godbody Pt. 2” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. It’s the latest single from Joey Purp’s 2018 album, Quarterthing. Backed by a drummer and keyboardist, RZA delivered the intro detailing success. “Sitting on Oprah’s sofa/ My drink is …
Read More »Beirut Previews New LP With Brassy Song 'Gallipoli'
Zach Condon previewed his upcoming fifth Beirut LP, Gallipoli, with the record’s beaming, brassy title-track. The single finds the songwriter crooning through a fuzz effect over a swirl of stately trumpets, spacey Farfisa organ and throbbing percussion. In a statement, Condon detailed the song’s visual inspiration and quick conception in …
Read More »Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Named Britain's All-Time Favorite Album
Over a half-century after its release, the Beatles‘ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band has been named the most popular British album of all time. The Official Charts Company, which has tracked album sales in the U.K. since 1969, proclaimed the Fab Four’s 1967 masterpiece as Britain’s favorite album, using …
Read More »Amy Winehouse Hologram Tour Set for 2019
An Amy Winehouse hologram will tour the world next fall as part of a new partnership between the singer’s estate and BASE Hologram. An exact start date for the trek has yet to be announced, though it’s expected to kick off late 2019. Per a statement, the show will feature …
Read More »U.S. Girls, Tune-Yards to Discuss Art in the Modern Age
U.S. Girls‘ Meg Remy and Tune-Yards‘ Merrill Garbus will take part in a wide-ranging Q&A next week at Los Angeles’ NeueHouse, presented by Rolling Stone and moderated by RS contributor and SiriusXM host Jenny Eliscu. You can watch a livestream of their conversation at RollingStone.com, starting on October 16th at …
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