Bon Jovi continue to reflect on this moment in history on the band’s new song “Do What You Can,” a track about the coronavirus pandemic from their upcoming album Bon Jovi 2020. “I am a witness to history,” Jon Bon Jovi said of the song in a statement. “I believe …
Read More »Perfume Genius Dances to 'On the Floor' in Empty Venue for 'Fallon'
Perfume Genius turned his remote performance of “On the Floor” for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon into a dance number. In an empty venue, Perfume Genius — born Michael Hadreas — and his band gave a gorgeous live rendition of the single featuring the singer-songwriter passionately dancing to the …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Performs Disco-Karaoke 'Kyoto' at Home on 'Colbert'
Like many artists performing on late night these days, Phoebe Bridgers had to get creative with her at-home stage setup for her latest appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. This time, she went full karaoke. Bridgers performed “Kyoto,” from her new album Punisher, in front of a glittery curtain …
Read More »Beyoncé Details 'Black Is King' Visual Album, Shares New Trailer
Beyoncé has shared the new trailer for Black Is King, her new visual album inspired by The Lion King: The Gift and arriving on Disney+ on July 31st. “You were formed by the heat of the galaxy. What a thing to be, both unique and familiar,” Beyoncé says in voiceover. …
Read More »Music at Home: Aimless Driving Playlist
My husband and I have gone a lot of drives since moving to New Jersey last year — to small seaside towns, to rolling farmlands, through the notorious Meadowlands and their belching sulfuric funk. Those drives have taken on new significance as more and more New Jersey citizens don masks …
Read More »Alanis Morissette Speaks for the Vulnerable on New Song 'Reckoning'
Alanis Morissette has released “Reckoning,” the latest single from her upcoming album Such Pretty Forks in the Road. The LP will be released on July 31st. While many of the Forks singles have dabbled in melancholia and mixed blessings, “Reckoning” takes an explicitly darker tone. Morissette sings about “predators and prey” over …
Read More »Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jim Belushi and More Get Together for Chicago Fundraising Video
A whole host of musicians, artists and celebrities from Chicago have gathered together for a special fundraising music video for their city. Performing “Sweet Home Chicago,” the all-star group of more than 100 people includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Belushi, Jeff Perry, Twista, Rhymefest, Jessie Mueller, Andre De Shields, …
Read More »Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Hold Virtual Induction Ceremony Due to Pandemic
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has canceled plans for a live induction ceremony this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will instead honor the class of 2020 with an HBO special on Saturday, November 7th. The honorees this year are Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Explores Hometown Gospel in New Netflix Series
Pharrell Williams will executive produce and appear in an unscripted Netflix series about his efforts to build “one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs” in his hometown of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Voices of Fire will premiere on the streaming service later in 2020, Williams announced Sunday at the virtual …
Read More »Neil Young Takes on Donald Trump in New 'Fireside Session' Acoustic Concert
Neil Young has released a special “Porch Episode” of his ongoing Fireside Sessions acoustic concert series. This one spotlights the politically charged songs he’s written over the years, including a new rendition of 2006’s “Lookin’ for a Leader” that shreds Donald Trump. Head to the New Young Archives to check …
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