When guitarist Frank “Poncho” Sampedro hit the road for the first time as a member of Neil Young and Crazy Horse in November 1975, one of his first gigs took place at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California. The nightclub is a short drive from Young’s Broken Arrow ranch and …
Read More »Golden Globes 2021: This Party Could Have Been an Email
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler said it all as they kicked off the 2021 Golden Globes: “Could this whole night have been an email? Yes.” This was the Zoom edition of the Globes: Tina was in New York’s Rainbow Room, Poehler was in L.A. at the Beverly Hilton. But unfortunately, …
Read More »J Balvin Drops New Song 'Ma' G' and Teases Next Album
Colombian star J Balvin surprised fans with performance of “Ma’ G,” the first song from his forthcoming fifth album, during Saturday’s highly anticipated Canelo Álvarez vs. Avni Yildirim fight at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. After debuting the track during his friend Álvarez’s trek to the ring, Balvin then released the …
Read More »White Stripes Dig Up 2001 'Hotel Yorba' Performance From 'Jools Holland'
The White Stripes have unearthed their 2001 performance of “Hotel Yorba” from Later…with Jools Hollandto mark the U.K. physical release of the band’s Greatest Hits collection. Earlier this month, Meg and Jack White dug up “Fell in Love With a Girl” and “Let’s Shake Hands” from the same November 9th, …
Read More »How 'The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' Misses the Real Story of Elisa Lam
If you watch enough true crime documentaries on streaming platforms, you start to notice a template emerging. There are the moodily lit reenactments, complete with perky voiceovers from the victim’s diary or blog, written during happier times. There are the journalists and “experts” on the case (more often than not, …
Read More »Chloe x Halle on What They've Learned from Beyoncé: 'You Don't Have To Dim Your Light'
For this year’s annualWomen Shaping the Future issue, we asked 12 of today’s top musical acts to talk about the women who have inspired them most in their lives and careers. Here, Chloe x Halle talk about their mentor, Beyoncé — who runs their label, Parkwood Entertainment — and share …
Read More »James Burke, Five Stairsteps Singer Who Crooned 'O-o-h Child,' Dead at 70
James Burke, a member of the classic Chicago soul group the Five Stairsteps died last Friday, February 19th. He was 70. Burke’s brother and bandmate, Dennis Burke, confirmed James’ death to Rolling Stone, adding that the cause was pneumonia but unrelated to Covid-19 complications. Formed in the mid-1960s, the Five …
Read More »How K-Pop Group Shinee Stands The Test of Time
In the ever-changing landscape of K-pop or the music industry in general, a group’s longevity is hard to predict. Shinee, known for their strong musicality, unique fashion sense, and distinct sound, have maintained success since debuting in 2008 with their hit “Replay.” Shinee is a group that cannot be overlooked …
Read More »Watch De La Soul Fight Music-Eating Monster on 'Teen Titans Go!'
De La Soul appeared in animated form on this Saturday morning’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, with the legendary hip-hop trio also voicing cartoon versions of themselves. In a clip from the Cartoon Network series, Posdnuos, Trugoy and Maseo — each outfitted with music-themed weapons, like headphones that transform into …
Read More »Hannity Pushes Lies That Cruz Already Admitted Were False During Interview
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tried to do some damage control after making a trip to Mexico with his family while the people in his state are suffering from the aftermath of the historic storm that has left hundreds of thousands without power. After receiving backlash all day Thursday, Cruz backtracked …
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