Elton John is postponing the upcoming North American leg of his goodbye tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. The musician’s next round of dates was scheduled to kick off March 26th in Indianapolis, Indiana, and wrap May 2nd in Detroit, Michigan. …
Read More »Block Out an Hour for Arca's New Song
She’s back — and she’s terrible for SEO. The Venezuelan artist-producer Arca premiered her near hourlong song, “@@@@@,” now available for listening via Diva Experimental FM, a special collaboration with NTS Radio. It’s Arca’s first new music since releasing her eponymous 2017 LP, which was named one of Rolling Stone‘s …
Read More »Watch Eric Clapton and Roger Waters Honor Ginger Baker With 'Sunshine of Your Love'
Eric Clapton assembled an incredible roster of musicians on Sunday evening to honor the late Ginger Baker at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith in London: Roger Waters, Nile Rodgers, Ron Wood, Steve Winwood and Paul Carrack, along with Baker’s son Kofi. The show was centered around songs by Cream and Blind …
Read More »Eminem Explains His Surprise 'Lose Yourself' Performance at the Oscars
Eminem’s surprise performance of “Lose Yourself” was one of the undeniable highlights of Sunday night’s Oscars — and the most puzzling. Why perform his Oscar-winning song 17 years after the fact? He won Best Original Song for the 8 Mile cut in 2003 but did not attend the ceremony. In …
Read More »Cynthia Erivo Performed 'Stand Up' at the Oscars Backed by Gospel Singers
Harriet star Cynthia Erivo performed “Stand Up” at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday. A 30-second teaser of the actress portraying Aretha Franklin in an upcoming series also aired at the awards ceremony. Erivo performed the track in a bedazzled gold cape, flanked by background gospel singers. The lead single …
Read More »The First Time: Protoje
Jamaican singer-songwriter Protoje attributes his unique sound — a hip-hop/reggae fusion — to hip-hop’s “flow and patterns,” which influenced his music taste at a young age. In the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s “The First Time,” he cites Kanye West and producer Just Blaze as inspirations for his distinct style …
Read More »Watch Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones Duet on 'Seventeen'
Norah Jones joined Sharon Van Etten onstage at Webster Hall Saturday night for an inspired performance of “Seventeen,” the nostalgic sing-along highlight from Van Etten’s new album Remind Me Tomorrow. Introducing the song, Van Etten talked about being a new mother and the importance in finding companionship with fellow mothers …
Read More »Billboard Music Awards 2019: Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie Perform 'ME!' Live for First Time
Taylor Swift performed an effervescent version of her new single “ME!” with Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, marking the track’s live debut. The pastel-hued, fantastical set mirrored the color scheme of the song’s video, which she released last week. A bevy …
Read More »The Cinematic Orchestra Set First North American Tour in Over a Decade
British electronic jazz group the Cinematic Orchestra have announced a rare tour of North America, their first trek on this side of the Atlantic in over a decade. The 23-date jaunt opens October 27th in Houston, Texas and wraps a month later at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on …
Read More »Billie Eilish, Major Lazer to Play Diplo's New Festival
Diplo will host his two-day festival, Diplo Presents The Super Mega Ultra Giant Mad Decent Block Party Festival, July 20th and 21st at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The brand new festival will feature performances by Billie Eilish, Major Lazer, G-Eazy, Miguel, Pusha T, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie …
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