Brand New singer Jesse Lacey apologized for past sexual misconduct after allegations against the singer – including accusations of actions that occurred when the victims were underage teens – surfaced. “The actions of my past have caused pain and harm to a number of people, and I want to say …
Read More »Guns N' Roses, Pearl Jam Supergroup: Hear Cathartic New Song
The Levee Walkers are a Seattle-based supergroup featuring Pearl Jamguitarist Mike McCready, Guns N’ Rosesbassist Duff McKagan and drummer Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees and many other projects. The band recruited local singer-songwriter Ayron Jones to front their poignant new single “All Things Fade Away,” premiering here. Jones reflects on …
Read More »Hear Sia's Joyous Seasonal Song 'Santa's Coming for Us'
Siaunwrapped her joyous new holiday song, “Santa’s Coming for Us,” which is the first single off the singer’s upcoming,Everything Is Christmas. “Santa’s Coming for Us” falls into the uptempo category as Sia sings about the joys of Christmastime. “Singing to the deer in the skies/ Singing every jingle, jingle, jingle …
Read More »Watch Sam Smith Talk Tequila-Fueled Oscars Flub on 'Ellen'
Sam Smith talked about drunkenly botching his Oscars acceptance speech last year and taking time away from pop stardom during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday. Smith chalked up his Academy Award acceptance speech mishap – in which he falsely declared himself the first “openly gay man” …
Read More »They Might Be Giants Preview New LP With Jovial Power-Pop Song
They Might Be Giants take a jovial power-pop approach on their new single,” I Left My Body” – the first sample of the duo’s upcoming studio album I Like Fun, out January 19th. The song is a quick-firing, two-and-a-half-minute barrage of jaunty piano, funky bass and quirky lyrics, as the …
Read More »Hear Mike Love's Joyful New Song 'Unleash the Love'
The Beach Boys‘ Mike Love unveiled a sprightly new song, “Unleash the Love,” the title track from his upcoming double LP, out November 17th via BMG. The rollicking tune boasts a busy but soulful arrangement filled with organ, piano, horns, acoustic guitar and plenty of back-up vocals and harmonies. Love’s …
Read More »Watch Talib Kweli's Stirring 'Heads Up Eyes Open' Video With Rick Ross
In Talib Kweli‘s gripping “Heads Up Eyes Open” video, the rapper examines the dichotomy between a father’s nine-to-five career and his son’s turn toward a life of crime. Throughout the clip, Kweli raps in front of a piano decorated with candles. In his guest verse, Rick Ross gazes out at …
Read More »Watch Tim and Eric Work Through 'Clown Town,' Divorce on 'Colbert'
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim workshopped their new clown show while Heidecker worked through some marital issues during a hilarious appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday. The comedy duo – ostensibly on to promote their Adult Swim series Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories – joined Colbert for …
Read More »Fans Criticize Foo Fighters' Ticket Policy in London
A week before the Foo Fighters‘ show at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday, Kate Coulson – a risk manager for a nearby bank – bought two tickets for the show on StubHub for $965. The price was steep, but she wanted to give her husband, Paul, an early birthday present. …
Read More »Watch Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith Talk Clive Davis in New Doc Trailer
Apple Music unveiled the first trailer for Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, the streaming service’s exclusive documentary about the legendary music mogul. Through archival footage and interviews with dozens of the marquee acts that Davis discovered and cultivated, The Soundtrack of Our Lives paints a visual portrait of …
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