Samantha Bee praised Georgia’s Stacey Abrams, the first female African American nominee for governor by a major party in American history. On Wednesday’s Full Frontal,Bee proclaimed her as “Our Only Hope for Survival 2018.” The comedian cut to a highlight reel from Abrams’ rousing victory speech, in which the Democrat …

Bluegrass king Del McCoury recorded his first album in a Pennsylvania basement with two borrowed bass players and a German-born aristocrat producing. The label released Del McCoury Sings Bluegrass 50 years ago, and although the singer-guitarist emerged from the cellar long ago, echoes of that first outing have inspired his …

If you’re a Fox News Republican, you’re either freaked out by Stacey Abrams, or about to be. A Pandora’s Box of musty racial terrors, myths and prejudices – along with freshly updated Trumpian resentments – will be uncorked Tuesday if (as expected) the Yale Law School graduate, romance-novel writer, single …

SZA wanders through a magical forest with a mellow Donald Glover, a.k.a. Childish Gambino, in her cinematic video for “Garden (Say It Like Dat).” The vocalist opens the clip in an oceanside cave before drifting into the trees. There – in a dreamlike scene altered with a blurry filter – …

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ latest album Years stands as one of the best country releases of 2018, a distinction earned in part by the standout track “The Bottle Never Lets Me Down.” Shook and her band have released a new video for the song, directed by Gorman Bechard, that …

In an era where mainstream Latin pop and reggaeton are synonymous, and today’s formula for going viral typically involves dembow-heavy rhythms, Latin alternative music doesn’t guarantee constant chart-toppers. But there are worthy exceptions. Enter Mon Laferte’s indie-pop enigma: a heady, rockabilly-inspired blend that nods to Ritchie Valens’ love songs, classic …

While millions of mothers were celebrated this weekend with phone calls, flowers and cards, Kacey Musgraves gave her own mother, Karen Musgraves, a couple of very memorable gifts. On Saturday, the singer appeared as musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing “High Horse” and “Slow Burn,” from her latest album, …

Yes, you read that correctly: zero stars. When talented people create one of the worst movies ever made, you have to ask: What the hell happened? Terminal is a case in point. Here’s another question: How did debuting filmmaker Vaughn Stein ever persuade Margot Robbie, just off her Oscar-nominated triumph …

Scott Hutchison, singer of Scottish indie-rock band Frightened Rabbit, remains missing. The songwriter was last seen leaving the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry early Wednesday morning. Local police are seeking information from two individuals seen passing the musician on CCTV footage. Journalist James Matthews tweeted a statement he obtained from …

Lady Gaga, Paramore, Dolly Parton and more will auction off musical equipment and signed memorabilia to support the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. The sale launches May 10th on Reverb with all proceeds benefiting the GRCA. The nonprofit organization supports programs all over the world that host summer rock camps and …