Ziggy Marley remembered late reggae and dub great Lee “Scratch” Perry’s “genius, uniqueness, courage and freedom,” in a tribute following the musician’s death Sunday, August 29th, at 85. In a tribute shared with Rolling Stone, Marley said Perry’s death brought memories of venturing to his home studio in Kingston, Jamaica …
Read More »Mad Professor Pays Tribute to Lee 'Scratch' Perry: 'I Am Missing Him Already'
Mad Professor, a longtime collaborator of Lee “Scratch” Perry who recorded prolifically with the producer over the past three decades, penned a tribute to the dub visionary following news of Perry’s death Sunday at the age of 85. “The end of an era! We first worked in the early eighties, …
Read More »Outkast Drop Trippy Animated Video for 'ATLiens' Classic 'Two Dope Boyz (in a Cadillac)'
Outkast have released a new animated video for “Two Dope Boyz (in a Cadillac),” ahead of the 25th-anniversary reissue of their album, ATLiens. Directed by Rafatoon, the clip is a classic hit of psychedelia as Big Boi and Andre 3000 cruise around Atlanta, leaving a trail of sparkling blunt smoke …
Read More »Watch Lorde Perform 'Solar Power' on 'Corden'
Lorde appeared on The Late Late Show to showcase her recent single “Solar Power.” The upbeat rendition of the track kicked off a week of performances from the singer in support of her new album Solar Power. For the performance, Lorde was joined by a full band, with the late …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Teases 'Final TDE Album' in New Message to Fans
Kendrick Lamar offered an update on his next album, which he said will be his final with his longtime label, TDE. In a note posted to a new website, Oklama.com, Friday, August 20th, Lamar wrote, “As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part …
Read More »Nine Inch Nails Cancel All Shows for 2021 Due to Covid-19
Nine Inch Nails have canceled their scheduled 2021 shows due to rising Covid-19 cases, the band announced in a statement on Thursday. “It is with great regret that we are cancelling all NIN appearances for the remainder of this year,” the band wrote. “When originally planned, these shows were intended …
Read More »Halestorm Go to the Grave and Back in New Video 'Back From the Dead'
Halestorm have announced the follow-up to their 2018 album Vicious. The hard-rock band’s fifth studio LP will be released in 2022. While a specific release date, track list or even title have yet to be revealed, the group debuted the LP’s first single. “Back From the Dead” is a biting …
Read More »Lorde Meditates, Consults Her Crystals on New Song 'Mood Ring'
Lorde breaks out the burning sage and sandalwood fragrance on “Mood Ring,” the latest single from her upcoming albumSolar Power. Like her other offerings from the LP, “Mood Ring” is a mellow acoustic track with only the faintest hint of percussion. In the lyrics, Lorde talks of sun salutations and …
Read More »Watch Tom Odell Perform 'Lose You Again' on 'Meyers'
Tom Odell appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to perform his new single “Lose You Again.” The intimate rendition, Odell’s late night debut of the track, featured the singer and a grand piano alone on the stage. “Lose You Again” comes off Odell’s new album, Monsters, which dropped in …
Read More »Jamie Spears to Step Down From Britney Spears' Conservatorship
Jamie Spears will step down from his lead role in Britney Spears’ conservatorship following his daughter’s petition in July to have her father removed after 13 years in control of her life. TMZ first reported that Jamie Spears filed legal documents to remove himself from the conservatorship, even though he …
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