Good morning America, how are ya? Arlo and Nora Guthrie were named king and queen at Coney Island’s 37th annual Mermaid Parade on Saturday. Dressed like King Triton from The Little Mermaid, the singer-songwriter rode through the parade alongside his sister, who wore seaweed hair and held an acoustic guitar. …
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Stormzy has dropped the second track off his upcoming second album. “Crown,” produced MJ Cole and Jimmy Napes, who co-wrote the track along with Stormzy, reflects on power as the rapper offers a twist on the phrase “heavy is the head that wears the crown.” In the pensive music video …
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Lil Baby and Future have teamed for a punchy new song, “Out the Mud.” Produced by Quay Global, the track boasts a high-pitched flute loop that twists with manic charm around sharp drums and big bass hits. The beat complements the croaky croons of Lil Baby and Future, who drop …
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Any time you catch a DJ set from Will Holland, who spins and produces as Quantic, there’s sure to be at least one transfixing moment on the dancefloor. At the small Brooklyn club C’Mon Everybody in 2016, that came when Holland dropped a reggae cover of Tammi Terrell’s “All I …
Read More »Watch Santana Perform 'Breaking Down the Door' on 'Kimmel'
Santana appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform several tracks from his new album Africa Speaks, including “Breaking Down the Door.” Spanish singer Buika appeared along with the group on Kimmel’s outdoor stage for a raucous, celebratory performance led by Carlos Santana. The group also performed three tracks off-air: “Yo …
Read More »Watch Jon Stewart Tear Into Mitch McConnell on 'Colbert'
After Jon Stewart recently gave an emotional testimony before a House Judiciary Committee to ask Congress to extend the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claimed that the former late night host was “bent out of shape” about nothing. Stewart responded to that statement on The …
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Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland high school shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, delivered a powerful speech during ska legends the Specials‘ Friday night concert at New York’s Brooklyn Steel. Oliver was invited onstage by the group – “One of my favorite bands ever,” he told the crowd – and spoke …
Read More »Watch OneRepublic's Bombastic Performance of 'Rescue Me' on 'Fallon'
OneRepublic took The Tonight Show on Jimmy Fallon stage Thursday night to perform their latest single, “Rescue Me.” Frontman Ryan Tedder riled the crowd up with his energetic vocal performance and tambourine-playing, and the song’s house-inspired structure lent itself well to a live audience. Later, Tedder sat down with Fallon …
Read More »Watch Elton John's Delightfully Trippy '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video
Elton John takes a surreal trip down memory lane in the video for his new Rocketman song, “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again.” John wrote the song with his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, while he performed it alongside the film’s star, Taron Egerton. Directed by Kii Arens, the “(I’m Gonna) Love …
Read More »Jeremy Ivey Channels the Beatles on New Song 'Story of a Fish'
Jeremy Ivey has long been one of Nashville’s most beloved behind-the-scenes musical magicians: as onetime member of Southern soul outfit Buffalo Clover; as a producer; occasional harmonica player in Margo Price‘s band and her frequent songwriting partner (yes, they’re also married); and low-key solo artist. Later this year, Ivey will …
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