Belle and Sebastian will embark on a short North American tour this summer. The eight-date trek kicks off July 11th at the Sprint Pavilion in Charlottesville, Virginia and includes stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The tour wraps July 21st at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in …
Read More »Justin Bieber on Music Hiatus: 'I Was Real at First, Then I Was Manufactured'
When the world needed Biebervelli the most, he disappeared. Justin Bieber hasn’t released a full-length album since 2015’s Purpose and outside of a few cameos for DJ Khaledand Poo Bear has remained relatively quiet. In his wake, numerous would-be usurpers tried to climb his gilded pop throne and (mostly) failed. …
Read More »Join Toro y Moi at a Very Chill House Party in 'Ordinary Pleasure' Video
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a pleasant afternoon just hanging out and vibing with Toro y Moi, his new video for “Ordinary Pleasure” is the next-best thing. The video, which has been seamlessly shot and edited to appear as one smooth take, begins with a walk down the hall …
Read More »Watch Buddy Guy's Searing Sonny Boy Williamson Cover From 'ACL' Performance
Buddy Guy just wrapped his legendary January residency run at his Chicago club Legends, but fans who missed that can see the 82-year-old guitarist on Saturday’s episode of Austin City Limits on PBS. The song is fitting for the frigid weather the country is seeing this week. In this exclusive …
Read More »Watch Luis Fonsi Hilariously Rewrite 'Despacito' Lyrics on 'Fallon'
Luis Fonsi is apparently open to new versions of his 2017 hit single “Despacito.” The Puerto Rican singer appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss his hometown and his new album Vida, and took the opportunity to hilariously rewrite the song’s lyrics alongside host Jimmy Fallon. After noting that “Despacito” …
Read More »Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miley Cyrus Added to Grammys Performance Lineup
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Miley Cyrus will perform at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Alicia Keys will host the show, which airs February 10th at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The second round of performers also boasts singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile and rising R&B singer H.E.R., both of whom …
Read More »Michael Jackson Musical to Premiere in Chicago
UPDATE:TheMichael Jacksonmusical has changed its name fromDon’t Stop ’Til You Get EnoughtoMJ, according toVariety. Rick Miramontez, a spokesman for the show, said of the change, “As the show has evolved through its development process, the production felt thatMJwas a better and stronger choice than relying on the title of any …
Read More »James Blake Recruits Travis Scott, Metro Boomin for 'Mile High'
James Blake, dance producer turned melancholic experimental songwriter, is prepping for a new album to be released on Friday, January 18th. Assume Form, Blake’s first full-length since 2016’s The Colour In Anything, promises to be a higher profile affair than his previous records, and finds the English producer and singer recruiting collaborators …
Read More »Aretha Franklin Biopic Recruits Award-Winning Director, Screenwriter
The Jennifer Hudson-starring Aretha Franklin biopic has recruited a director and writer to bring the Queen of Soul’s life story to the big screen. MGM announced Friday that Liesl Tommy, an award-winning stage director who has also helmed episodes of The Walking Dead and Insecure, will serve as director on …
Read More »Hear Axl Rose's First New Song in 10 Years, 'Rock the Rock'
Following weeks of speculation, Axl Rose has officially released “Rock the Rock,” his first new song in over a decade. The song, and Rose himself in cartoon form, appear in an episode of New Looney Tunes. The episode, titled “Armageddon Outta Here, Part Two,” previously broadcasted in late-December, but Boomerang, …
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