Rivers Cuomo has unveiled the quirky new video for “Two Broken Hearts,” the latest solo track from the Weezer frontman. The acoustic ditty tells the story of two people forming a relationship after exiting breakups; “You bring Häagen-Dazs, I got HBO / Laughing through our tears, that’s what friends are …
Read More »This Week in Music: Natalie Portman, Zayn, Bruce Springsteen
Listen to this week’s YouTube Music playlist here. Natalie Portman, “Wrapped Up” Sounds like: Two stars at their peak Perfect for: Comfort and solace following tragedies on both the large and small-scale Vox Lux has become one of this year’s most polarizing films, but there’s nothing to debate about its …
Read More »Hear Johnny Marr, the The's Matt Johnson Cover 'Summer in the City'
Onetime bandmates Johnny Marr and Matt Johnson have recorded a cover of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer in the City.” The version maintains the original’s jaunty vibe, but with a chilliness that’s unique to Marr and Johnson’s music; Johnson recites the lyrics with detachment and Marr plays a soaring, bluesy solo …
Read More »Def Leppard's Joe Elliott on Rock Hall Induction: 'It's a Badge of Honor'
It’s about three hours before Def Leppard will take the stage at the Manchester Arena, and frontman Joe Elliott is backstage prepping for a fan meet-and-greet and trying to wrap his head around the fact that his band has just been inducted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after …
Read More »Neil Young Says Hyde Park Show Will Proceed Without Barclays as Sponsor
Neil Young will perform at Hyde Park in London, England next summer after revealing that Barclays Bank would no longer be sponsoring the show. “Neil Younghas made the decision to move away from the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time concert series,” a rep for concert organizers British Summer Time Hyde …
Read More »Florida Georgia Line Party Hard at Las Vegas Residency
Even before Florida Georgia Line took the stage on Wednesday night for the second show of their new Las Vegas residency — Florida Georgia Line Live From Las Vegas — it was clear this wasn’t going to be a typical country concert. There were blinding lasers beaming through the crowd, …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak Perform Funky 'Tints' on 'SNL'
Anderson .Paak recruited Kendrick Lamar to perform their funky collaborative track “Tints” on Saturday Night Live. In addition to singing the laid-back R&B-funk cut, .Paak showcased his drumming skills throughout – opening with some jazzy hi-hat flourishes before settling into a simple, grooving backbeat. Lamar joined to add his nimble …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Makaya McCraven, 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds'
Jazz, like many other genres, has a long history with the Beatles‘ songbook. Since the Sixties, artists from Count Basie to Medeski Martin & Wood have covered a wide array of Fab Four tunes. A new release, A Day in the Life: Impressions of Pepper, brings this concept into the …
Read More »Cassadee Pope Details Headlining 2019 CMT Next Women Tour
Cassadee Pope will embark on her first headlining tour next spring when the 11-date CMT Next Women Of Country trek kicks off April 11th in Tampa, Florida. Stops will include Atlanta, Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. Joining the Grammy-nominated singer on tour will be her fellow CMT Next Women …
Read More »Chester Watson Wants to Open Your Mind
Not long ago, the rapper Chester Watson played a show in Brooklyn to support the release of his short, assured new album, Project 0. After the performance, he and fellow Nü Age Syndicate member Kent Loon met a guy from Italy who knew all the words to Watson’s song “Phantom.” …
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