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Orville Peck has announced dates for the fall Drive Me, Crazy tour
Orville Peck has announced dates for his fall Drive Me, Crazy tour. The country singer with an alternative flair will play over a dozen shows across the United States, starting at Nashville Pride Sept. 18 and ending at Madison Square Garden. There, Peck will open for Harry Styles Oct. 30 and 31. Between those dates, […]
Spiritbox release evocative acoustic version of their song “Constance”
Spiritbox have released an acoustic reimagining of their song “Constance.” First released in December 2020, the new track features a delicate string-trio accompaniment that uplifts the evocative vocals. The track was recorded as part of the GRAMMY Museum’s “COLLECTION:live” #spotlightsaturdays series in partnership with BMG. Watch Spiritbox’s candle-lit live performance of the song from inside […]
P!nk offers to pay fine against Norwegian women’s beach handball team
P!nk has offered to pay the fines of the Norwegian women’s beach handball team. The team was fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms during their appearance at the European Beach Handball Championship game in Bulgaria. Many people, viewers and professional athletes alike, objected to the ruling. P!nk was no different. The artist took […]
The first trailer for ‘Dexter: New Blood’ is finally here—watch
Beloved crime drama Dexter is set to return to a television near you Nov. 7 via Showtime. The first trailer was released to audiences July 25, the final day of San Diego Comic-Con 2021. The events of the new series, coined Dexter: New Blood, are set 10 years after the original. This time, the setting […]
TOPS announce North American tour and release “Party Again”—listen here
Montréal-based band TOPS have announced their North American tour by sharing a new song, “Party Again.” The track infuses pop with soft rock. Guitarist David Carriere and drummer Riley Fleck’s sparkling instrumentals add electricity to Jane Penny‘s soft, dreamy vocals. Penny sings about how she “just can’t live without friends,” as Marta Cikojevic mixes in […]
illuminati hotties drop “u v v p” featuring Buck Meek of Big Thief—watch
illuminati hotties are back with another single, “u v v p,” from their upcoming album, Let Me Do One More. The record is set to drop Oct. 1 via Snack Shack Tracks in partnership with Hopeless Records. “u v v p” features Buck Meek of Big Thief. It’s the type of track you’d want to […]
Junior Mesa releases “Pushing Away” ahead of ‘Cirque Du Freak’—watch
Junior Mesa has dropped “Pushing Away” ahead of his new EP, Cirque Du Freak, set for release Aug. 13 via Nice Life Recording Company. This is the third single from the upcoming project, following “Listen Close” and “Paranoia Dreams.” “Pushing Away” is a sad song, sneakily disguised by its groovy instrumentals. The drum beats act […]
Thrice drop “Scavengers” and announce new album 'Horizons/East’ —listen
Thrice have announced their 11th studio album, Horizons/East. The album is set to drop via Epitaph Records Sept. 17. The new release was self-produced and recorded by the band—Dustin Kensrue (vocals/guitar), Teppei Teranishi (guitar), Eddie Breckenridge (bass) and Riley Breckenridge (drums)—in their New Grass Studio. The mixing was done by Scott Evans. The announcement comes […]
Musicians react to the passing of legendary New York rapper Biz Markie
Iconic hip hop artist Biz Markie passed away July 16 from complications due to Type 2 diabetes. He was 57. The Juice Crew legend was known for his unpretentious, at-times playful approach to music, along with his exceptional skills as a beatboxer. Markie helped popularize hip-hop during the genre’s ascent, transforming the whole music world […]