English actress-songwriter Lola Kirke ages dramatically for the new video for her song “Mama,” playing a prim and proper matriarch who finally caves to her instinct to be a flawed human. Directed by the singer’s sister Jemima Kirke, the clip brings Lola Kirke’s song to stark — and disturbing — …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Normani, 'Motivation'
Every blue moon, you can actuallyhear a pop superstar be born. “Motivation” is that song, and Normani is that superstar in the making (but already well ahead in her development). Prior to “Motivation,” Normani had quite a successful incubation period, first as a member of Fifth Harmony and then with …
Read More »Hear Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, City Girls Team up for 'Pastor'
Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo and City Girls have joined forces for “Pastor,” a new collaboration off Quality Control’s Control the Streets, Vol. 2 compilation. Produced by Murda Beatz, the mid-tempo track sees Quavo taking the lead on the vocals, singing the first verse and all the choruses, with Megan Thee …
Read More »Watch Migos Pull Off Bank Heist in New 'Frosted Flakes' Video
Migos pull off an elaborate bank heist in the new video for “Frosted Flakes,” a track off the upcoming Quality Control compilation Control the Streets, Volume 2, out tomorrow, August 16th. Directed by Daps and Quavo, the video stars Quavo and Takeoff as the brains and muscle behind the operation …
Read More »Joan Baez Looks Back at Woodstock: 'It Was the Eye of the Hurricane'
Joan Baez took the stage of Woodstock a little before 1 a.m. on the first evening, following sets by Ravi Shankar, Melanie Safka, and Arlo Guthrie. She was six months pregnant and missing her husband David Harris, who was in a Texas prison for refusing to fight in the Vietnam …
Read More »Watch Fleetwood Mac Play 'Man of the World' for First Time in 50 Years
Fleetwood Mac brought their world tour down to Australia for a month-long run of shows late last week, and during the second concert at the RAC Arena in Perth Sunday they expanded the setlist by playing the Peter Green-era classic “Man of the World” for the first time since 1969. …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Recruits Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign for 'Hot Girl Summer' Anthem
Hot Girl Summer is almost over, but it’s still not too late for the mother of the movement, Megan Thee Stallion, to drop its official anthem. For “Hot Girl Summer,” Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign join the Houston rapper while Juicy J serves as producer. “Hot Girl Summer” begins …
Read More »Beatles Art Director on Secrets of the 'Abbey Road' Cover
Fifty years ago, the Beatles walked across a street in London for a photo shoot that would become the cover of their next album, Abbey Road — an anniversary that was commemorated on Thursday with crowds and news crews. But for John Kosh, the Apple Records art director who had …
Read More »Woodstock Remembered: 'It Was Magical!' Says Singer-Songwriter Melanie
I had never performed in front of so many people in my life. I was just thrown into it, and I had my first out-of-body experience. I was terrified, I had to leave. I started walking across that bridge to the stage, and I just left my body, going to …
Read More »See Country Singer Travis Denning's Brooding Cover of Halsey's 'Without Me'
Singer Travis Denning turns in a brooding rendition of Halsey‘s smash “Without Me” in a new studio performance video. The Warner Robins, Georgia, native, whose latest single is “After a Few,” released the clip on Tuesday. With only two acoustic guitars and muted drum kit, Denning turns Halsey’s murky pop …
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