CL, one of the most successful K-pop crossover artists in the history of the genre, has returned with “DONE161201,” her first solo project in three years. Paired with the single “REWIND170205,” the tracks will appear on her upcoming LP In the Name of Love. The video for “DONE161201” features cameos …
Read More »Spotify TV Series Headed to Netflix
A new scripted miniseries about the creation and rise of Spotify is headed to Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The as-yet-untitled series will be based on the book Spotify Untold, which Swedish journalists Sven Carlsson and Jonas Leijonhufvud published this year. No director, showrunner or stars have been announced …
Read More »Watch the Weeknd Deliver Riveting 'Blinding Lights' on 'Colbert'
The Weeknd closed out his two-night Late Show residency Friday with a riveting rendition of his new single “Blinding Lights.” The performance marked the first time the singer born Abel Tesfaye had played the song live. Unlike the previous night’s “Heartless” performance, the Weeknd actually appeared onstage for “Blinding Lights,” …
Read More »Watch Kacey Musgraves Sing Christmas Classics With James Corden
James Corden tapped Kacey Musgraves to narrate a holiday rom-com using 14 holiday classics in a segment on The Late Late Show. The pair created the clip, titled “Soundtrack to a Christmas Love Story,” using nine sets and only one take. The segment opens with Musgraves dressed as an elf …
Read More »So, How Was Your Decade, Mark Hoppus?
So, How Was Your Decadeis a series in which the decade’s most innovative musicians answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their decade. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus began the 2010s with his old band back together, ready for …
Read More »Pussy Riot Plot North American Tour Benefiting Planned Parenthood
Russian punk collective Pussy Riot will embark on a North American tour next March, with a portion of ticket sales benefitting local Planned Parenthood affiliates around the country. The run kicks off March 13th at 1720 LA in Los Angeles and includes stops in cities like Portland, Denver, Chicago, Brooklyn, …
Read More »Animal Collective's Avey Tare Teases New EP With Three Psychedelic Songs
Animal Collective’s Avey Tare will release a new EP, Conference of Birds/Birds in Disguise, on December 5th via Domino Records. He previewed the five-track set, available to pre-order on 12-inch vinyl, by streaming the first three songs: “Midnight Special,” “Red Light Water Show” and “Disc One.” The ambient “Midnight Special” …
Read More »Watch Ozzy Osbourne, Post Malone, Travis Scott Play 'Take What You Want' on AMAs
Ozzy Osbourne returned to the stage after a tumultuous year for a flame-filled performance of “Take What You Want,” joining Post Malone and Travis Scott on Sunday at the American Music Awards. The former Black Sabbath singer, who has spent much of 2019 recovering from health issues and surgeries, stayed …
Read More »Beck Talks The Time Prince Whispered His Name
Beck spoke to Apple Music’s Matt Wilkinson this week and shared his 5 Best Songs — a.k.a. five favorites of his that are available on the platform. Beck chose Velvet Underground’s “Sunday Morning,” Prince‘s “The Beautiful Ones,” Aphex Twin‘s “Window Licker,” The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” and Tame Impala‘s …
Read More »Taylor Swift Claims She Can't Play Hits at AMAs Unless She Ceases Rerecording Her Masters
Taylor Swift will be honored with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s American Music Awards on November 24th, but it’s not clear whether she’ll actually be able to perform any of her hits. On Thursday night, Swift took to Tumblr to claim that Big Machine Label Group’s …
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