Charli XCX has unleashed the surprise new single “Good Ones,” as well as the song’s “twisted, dramatic and quite frankly electrifying music video.” In a self-penned press release, the singer writes of “Good Ones,” “The first single of my new chapter embracesall that my life has to offer in today’s …
Read More »Gospel Great Pastor T.L. Barrett's Final, Long-Out-of-Print Single is Finally Available to Stream
Numero Group has released gospel legend Pastor T.L. Barrett’s final, long-out-of-print single, “In the Old Time Way” b/w “My Country Tis of Thee.” The single was originally issued in 1985 by Chicago’s P.S. Records International just before the label shuttered. While Barrett continued to preach, the “In the Old Time …
Read More »Ziggy Marley Honors Lee 'Scratch' Perry: 'A Magician, A Philosopher, A Musical Scientist'
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 …
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