The COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the biggest crises the music industry has seen in decades. As the pandemic expands, artists are delaying their album releases, streaming is down, and the live sector has shut down, putting tens of thousands of mostly freelance workers in potential dire straits. The …
Read More »Donald Glover's Surprise Album Is a Mystery. DJ Dahi Has (Some) Answers
Over the past decade, Donald Glover has been building his Childish Gambino project from a side hustle to a Grammy-winning, arena-filling artistic persona. Through it all, he’s kept his circle small: His primary musical collaborator this decade has been the producer and composer Ludwig Göransson, a Swede who has known …
Read More »Out of Shape During Quarantine? Check Out Bob Weir's 'Gymming Playlist'
In the wake of the coronavirus, many of us have turned to relaxing activities while home under quarantine, from baking to reading books. If you’re Bob Weir, however, resting is not an option. Weir is known for his intense workout sessions, which he frequently posts videos of on Instagram. Now, …
Read More »Jon Bon Jovi Asks Fans to Help Write New Song About Coronavirus Struggles
Jon Bon Jovi is enlisting fans to help him write a new song, “Do What You Can,” to bring people together amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday night, the musician shared a video in which he explained the project, saying he’d already written the first verse and chorus, but that …
Read More »The Weeknd Wants to Give the World 'Philip K.' Dick
Nihilism, cocaine, narcissism, misogyny: These are the things that make a new the Weeknd album a Weeknd album. Predictably, After Hours has them all, and doesn’t bother to upend the meticulous mythos the pop star has spent a decade manufacturing. Instead, the Toronto singer’s fourth studio album swaps out one …
Read More »TV Shows Donate Supplies to Hospitals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Several TV shows have begun donating medical supplies, cleaning goods and food pallets to local hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fox’s The Resident and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, its spinoff Station 19, and The Good Doctor are among the medical series that are contributing goods to hospitals. As CNN reports, The …
Read More »Bernie's Choice — and Biden's Challenge
WASHINGTON — Three weeks ago, Joe Biden was left for dead by the proverbial side of the highway after his dismal finishes in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada. Now, with his Tuesday sweep of the Arizona, Illinois, and Florida primaries, Biden has won 18 out of 26 primary elections. He …
Read More »Rolling Stones Postpone North American Tour Dates Due to Coronavirus Worries
The Rolling Stones were supposed to return to North America in early May for another run of shows on their No Filter Tour, but they have decided to reschedule the dates because of the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re hugely disappointed to have to postpone the tour,” the band said collectively in …
Read More »Trump to States Desperate for Equipment to Combat COVID-19: 'Try Getting It Yourselves'
President Trump told a group of governors on Monday that they should be a little more industrious in their attempts to obtain the equipment necessary to treat patients infected with COVID-19, and to stop waiting for federal assistance to combat the pandemic. “Respirators, ventilators, all of the equipment — try …
Read More »Fox Business Guest Absurdly Claims Trump's Coronavirus Response 'Is Almost Perfect, He Was Born For This Moment'
A Fox Business channel guest on Monday laid a ton of uninterrupted Dear Leader-esque praise of the president’s handling of the coronavirus crisis that, even for the Trump-friendly station, needs to be heard to be believed. While responding to a question about whether the president will take further action in …
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