Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth’s latest album For the Girls arrived today, and among the album’s guest stars is one Ariana Grande. The pop star joined Chenoweth for a duet of “You Don’t Own Me,” the 1963 song by Lesley Gore that features prominently in one of Grande’s self-proclaimed favorite Nineties …
Read More »Watch Cherry Glazerr Make Late-Night Debut with Reggie Watts on 'Corden'
Cherry Glazerr made their late-night television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden. They were joined by the show’s house band leader Reggie Watts to perform Watts’ remix of their song “Daddi.” Shrouded in cherry red, like their namesake, the group performed the glitzy, disco-infused remix. Lead singer Clementine …
Read More »The National Prep Record Store Day Live Album Modeled After Classic Bootlegs
The National will release a new live album, Juicy Sonic Magic, this fall. It documents a 2018 two-night stand at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California, and was recorded using the same gear and techniques as legendary taper Mike Millard. Juicy Sonic Magic will arrive as a three-cassette box set …
Read More »Watch Black Keys Perform 'Lonely Boy' With Wayne Newton at Vegas Fest
The Black Keys welcomed surprise guest and Sin City icon Wayne Newton onstage to perform “Lonely Boy” during the band’s set at Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful. The crooner dubbed “Mr. Las Vegas” – Newton has performed over 30,000 gigs on the Vegas Strip, including a current residency at Caesars …
Read More »Lee 'Scratch' Perry Previews New Dub Album With 'Enlightened'
Reggae mastermind Lee “Scratch” Perry unveiled an ethereal new song, “Enlightened,” from his upcoming dub album, Heavy Rain, set to arrive December 6th via On-U Sound. “Enlightened” finds Perry in vintage form, burrowing into a deep groove from which he unspools a hypnotizing mix of guitars, synths, drums and vocals. …
Read More »Flashback: The Cars Play 'You Might Think' at Live Aid
The Cars were near their commercial peak when they agreed to perform at Live Aid in the summer of 1985, but there was so much talent packed onto the bill at JFK Stadium for the event that even a string of recent hits didn’t help them score a slot better …
Read More »Mick Jagger Condemns Trump Administration's Climate Change Stance
Mick Jagger condemned the Trump administration’s climate change stance and criticized Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for creating polarization among their nation’s citizens Saturday at the Venice Film Festival, where the Rolling Stones singer was on hand for the premiere of Burnt Orange Heresy; the rocker co-stars …
Read More »Watch Clairo's Vulnerable Rendition of 'I Wouldn't Ask You' on 'Kimmel'
Clairo performed a track from her debut album Immunity, called “I Wouldn’t Ask You,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday night. The vulnerable rendition began with the 21-year-old artist leading a group of children in singing the song’s chorus, over a stark piano: “I wouldn’t ask you to take care of me/Oh, …
Read More »The Flaming Lips Taste the Rainbow in 'Giant Baby' Video
The Flaming Lips have released a colorful new video for their song “Giant Baby,” off their latest album King’s Mouth: Music and Songs. The clip, directed by frontman Wayne Coyne, features an introduction by Fred Armisen and a guest appearance by The Clash’s Mick Jones, who also narrates portions of …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Teases Track List for New Kanye West Album 'Jesus Is King'
UPDATE: Kanye West confirmed the upcoming arrival of his new album Jesus Is King on his official website Thursday. The rapper’s follow-up to 2018’s Ye will arrive September 27th. A new Kanye West project was teased on Kim Kardashian‘s Twitter on Thursday. On a yellow notepad, written in black ink, …
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