New tracks by Robert Earl Keen, Jamestown Revival and Mickey Guyton make up the 10 must-hear country and Americana songs of the week. Bastian Baker, “You Should Call Home” Bastian Baker isn’t just a road warrior; he’s a jet-setter, playing shows in 40 countries throughout the last seven years (including …
Read More »From BTS to 'NSync, These Are the Best New Music Collectibles Coming This Spring
‘NSync is getting back together — at least in figurine form. The boyband is joining fellow groups BTS, Migos and Backstreet Boys as the newest releases from pop culture collectibles site, Funko. Rock icons Kiss, and the singer/rapper Post Malone are also getting immortalized with collectible figures of their own. …
Read More »Fact-Checking Mötley Crüe's Netflix Movie 'The Dirt'
In many ways, fact-checking a movie about Mötley Crüe is a ridiculous task, especially a film that says right off the bat it is merely “based” on a true story. It’s also a film that breaks the fourth wall and tells the audience that things didn’t happen quite as they’re …
Read More »Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Dan + Shay to Perform at 2019 ACM Awards
A second round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards telecast has just been announced by the Academy of Country Music. In addition to Dierks Bentley and the reunited duo of Brooks & Dunn, the event will include recent multiple Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, along with Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, …
Read More »See Lady Gaga Perform Sinatra Songs During Surprise Set at Hollywood Bar
Lady Gaga surprised the small crowd at the Black Rabbit Rose venue in Hollywood, California Thursday with a performance of Frank Sinatra songs. “I’m here to ruin the party. I’m so sorry,” Gaga quipped. The singer opened her jazzy set by crooning Sinatra’s “Call Me Irresponsible” before segueing into the …
Read More »Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile Document Collaboration in New 'Common' Video
Maren Morris has released a “Making Of” video for “Common,” the unifying anthem from her latest album Girlthat features the singer sharing the vocal spotlight with Brandi Carlile. Footage throughout the video highlights the budding partnership between Morris and Carlile, who recently revealed they’ll be working together in the new …
Read More »Baroness Prep New LP 'Gold & Grey,' Issue Winding Song 'Borderlines'
Baroness will release their fifth LP, Gold & Grey, on June 14th via Abraxan Hymns. The prog/sludge-metal quartet previewed the album with a psychedelic new song, “Borderlines,” which winds through funky basslines, ear-splitting distortion, harmonized guitar solos and intricate grooves. Throughout the track, singer-guitarist John Baizley belts shadowy lyrics about …
Read More »Britney Spears Songs Will Soundtrack New Princess-Themed Musical
It’s Cinderella, bitch! Fairy tale princesses Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rapunzel (and yes, Cinderella) are at the center of a new musical that will feature Britney Spears songs. Once Upon a One More Time will premiere in Chicago this fall before seeking a home on Broadway the following year. Theater …
Read More »Review: Juice WRLD Evolves His Sadboy Aesthetic On 'Death Race For Love'
Rapper Juice WRLD’s 2018 breakout single “Lucid Dreams” was a hip-hop hit that felt spiritually indebted to a very un-hip-hop influence: Dashboard Confessional’s 2002 “Screaming Infidelities,” which packaged the lamentations of a man deep in the throes of heartbreak in clean acoustic guitar and singer Chris Carrabba’s injured whine. With …
Read More »Tame Impala to Appear as 'SNL' Musical Guest in March
Tame Impala is set to make their Saturday Night Live debut as musical guests on the NBC series March 30th. The psych-rock band will be joined by Killing Eve star Sandra Oh, who will make her hosting debut that night. Tame Impala is set to have a busy year, headlining …
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