Paul McCartney is making his first foray into the world of theater. The musician has spent the past year writing a stage musical adaptation of the 1946 Frank Capra film It’s A Wonderful Life, according to the New York Post. McCartney has teamed up with writer Lee Hall, the screenwriter …
Read More »Ray and Dave Davies Recording New Kinks Songs for Possible Album
The Kinks have been teasing fans about a reunion that never seems to materialize for the greater part of the past decade, but it’s now finally happening. In a 2018 interview with Channel 4 News in England, Ray Davies said he was recording a “new Kinks record” with his brother …
Read More »Hear Nas Drop Hip-Hop Masterclass on Previously Unreleased Track 'Jarreau Of Rap (Skatt Attack)'
Nas spits circles around a jazzy beat on his previously unreleased track, “Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack),” produced by Eddie Cole and featuring Al Jarreau and trumpeter Keyon Harrold. The track is set to appear on Nas’ upcoming compilation, The Lost Tapes 2, out July 19th via Mass Appeal and …
Read More »Watch Swmrs' Epic Bingo Game in 'Lose Lose Lose' Video
Swmrs play for some older fans in their “Lose Lose Lose” video. The band released their fourth album,Berkeley’s on Fire, in February. Directed by Ambar Navarro, the visual sees the quartet roll up to a local community’s bingo game full of older patrons. As the game and the band’s performance …
Read More »Flashback: Bruce Springsteen Plays a Stripped-Back 'Thunder Road' in 2012
The E Street Band keyboardist Roy Bittan turns 70 years old today. He joined up with Springsteen right before Born to Run was recorded in 1974 and has played a pivotal role in his career ever since, even staying with him on the Human Touch tour in 1992 when the …
Read More »Lil Nas X Comes Out on World Pride Day
Lil Nas X came out in a handful of Twitter messages posted Sunday, telling fans to listen closely to the lyrics on his 7 track “C7osure (You Like).” “Some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone [fuck with me] no more,” he wrote. …
Read More »See Paul McCartney Perform 'Helter Skelter' With Steven Tyler in Las Vegas
Paul McCartney brought out surprise guest Steven Tyler to perform the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” Friday at his concert in Las Vegas. “We have a special guest for you: Mr. Steven Tyler,” McCartney told the T-Mobile Arena crowd during the encore as the Aerosmith singer came onstage armed with his scarf-covered …
Read More »Arlo and Nora Guthrie Named Mermaid King and Queen at Coney Island's Mermaid Parade
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. …
Read More »Watch Stormzy's Emotional Music Video for 'Crown'
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 …
Read More »Hear Lil Baby, Future Pull Gold From Grit on New Song 'Out the Mud'
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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