Fresh off the release of their greatest hits compilation, the White Stripes have revealed the full video of their From the Basement performance. The performance was recorded in November 2005 at London’s Maida Vale Studios, made by Basement co-creator Nigel Godrich and director Sophie Muller. It originally aired on the …
Read More »Big Freedia Shines With New Single 'Platinum'
Big Freedia has released the shimmery new single “Platinum.” The single comes paired with a video that features the rapper in icy attire accompanied by several dancers that appear virtually. “‘Platinum’ is a fun track about being bold!” Big Freedia said in a statement. “Whether it’s your jewelry or nails, …
Read More »Tom Petty, Demi Lovato, Charli XCX Docs Headed to South by Southwest Film Festival
New documentaries about Tom Petty, Demi Lovato, and Charli XCX will have their world premieres at the 2021 South by Southwest Film Festival. The festival will run March 16th through 20th and will take place virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The three films comprise the festival’s “Headliners” category. Demi …
Read More »Meet the Jewelers Behind Lil Uzi Vert's Viral Forehead Diamond
Last week, Lil Uzi Vert went viral after he took to Instagram to reveal a years-long project of his: a $24 million pink diamond that he had implanted onto his forehead. According to the rapper, he’s spent the past several years paying off the expensive diamond in order to complete …
Read More »Watch 30 Musicians Perform a Socially Distanced Cover of the Beach Boys' 'Good Vibrations'
Nearly 30 musicians united for a virtual performance of the Beach Boys‘ “Good Vibrations.” Dubbed the Social Distance Sessions, the musicians appeared on screen from their homes with Minhee Jones and Jesse Hernandez taking lead vocals. As with the original 1966 recording, a variety of instruments factor in — from theremin …
Read More »Philadelphia International Records Plots Massive 50th Anniversary Celebration
Philadelphia International Records, the celebrated label behind the “Philly Soul” sound and acts like the O’Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti LaBelle and more, has announced a year-long campaign to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The campaign is a joint effort with Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music, and, per a press release, …
Read More »Zayn's 'Nobody Is Listening' Tops Apple Music Pre-Add Chart
After a record-breaking run by Morgan Wallen, there’s a new leader on Apple Music’s weekly Pre-Add Chart. Zayn’s third studio album Nobody Is Listening tops the chart for the week of January 8th through January 14th, in the lead-up to the album’s January 15th release.Pre-adds allow listeners to play one …
Read More »Kiss' Neverending Farewell Tour Extends Into 2022
UPDATE (1/19/22): Kiss‘ final tour ever is still going — Wednesday, they announced a new run of U.S. dates on their last-ever trek: The End of the Road Tour. The tour has had its share of bumps in the road, with members of the band catching Covid-19 and their beloved …
Read More »Paul Stanley's Soul Station Previews Debut Album With Cover of Five Stairsteps' 'O-o-h Child'
Kiss’ Paul Stanley and his band Soul Station have released a cover of the Five Stairsteps’ 1970 hit, “O-o-h Child,” from their upcoming tribute album, Now and Then, out March 5th via UMe. Stanley and Soul Station perform a faithfully exuberant rendition of “O-o-h Child,” with the 15-piece ensemble band …
Read More »Perfume Genius Preps 'Immediately Remixes,' Drops 'Poltergeist'-Inspired Video
Perfume Genius has announced Immediately Remixes, a companion LP to his recent albumSet My Heart on Fire Immediately, out February 19th via Matador. The new album boasts remixes by A.G. Cook, Jim-E Stack, Jenny Hval, and others. “I’m very honored to have all these incredible musicians rework these songs,” Perfume …
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