David Byrne‘s American Utopia Broadway may still be dark, but that doesn’t mean we can’t witness David Byrne’s hit show. The filmed production, directed by Spike Lee, is coming to HBO. “What if we eliminate everything from the stage except the stuff we care about the most?” the Talking Heads …
Read More »Zayn Releases New Single 'Better' With Voyeuristic Video
Zayn has shared a new single, “Better,” the first track from his upcoming album. Although the former One Direction member has not revealed many details on his third LP, it will be “his most personal project to date,” he says. “Better” comes with a short video directed by Ryan Hope, …
Read More »Prince's 'Sign 'o' the Times' Box Set Offers a Rich Image of the Pop Master at His Absolute Peak
By 1987, Prince was as much an authority on love and sex as the era’s foremost expert, Dr. Ruth, so it’s curious that he composed two songs titled “Love and Sex” around that time and never officially released either. The first, a horny, synthy rave-up, finally came out three years …
Read More »Michael Sheen Discovers a Magical Toaster in Kelly Lee Owens' 'Corner of My Sky' Video
Michael Sheen discovers a magical toaster in Kelly Lee Owens‘ hilarious new video for “Corner of My Sky,” a track that features John Cale. Directed by Owens’ collaborator Kasper Häggström, the video features Sheen in his kitchen, inserting a piece of bread into the toaster. He suddenly realizes that the …
Read More »Queen Latifah to Host All-Star Livestream Benefit for Covid-19 Aid
Queen Latifah will be hosting a star-studded livestream benefit this Saturday, September 26th, at 7:00 p.m. ET on Facebook Live, to help fund Covid-19 testing. The two-hour #Act4Impact Livestream will raise money for the American Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, which is addressing disparities in Covid-19 testing, providing masks and …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Softee, 'Crush'
There is no confusion quite like the confusion that accompanies the break-up rebound — the heart trying to open itself up again to the world, against the white-knuckle grip of that older love. It’s a charged energy that budding NYC pop artist Softee navigates deftly on her new song, “Crush.” …
Read More »Stevie Nicks Pays Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'She Was a Political Rock Star'
Stevie Nicks penned a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg hours after the death of the Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon at the age of 87. “She was a political rock star,” the singer wrote on social media. “She was my hero. She fought for me, and all women. I …
Read More »The Weeknd's Endless Summer
T he Weeknd promises he hasn’t baked any bread during quarantine,unlike every other bored millennial on Instagram. “I’m a horrible cook,” he says, laughing off the very idea, on a Zoom call from a desk in a tastefully decorated, exceptionally long room in his home on Los Angeles’ west side. …
Read More »Bon Iver, EarthGang Remix Brittany Howard's 'Goat Head' and 'Short and Sweet'
Bon Iver and EarthGang teamed up to remix Brittany Howard‘s “Goat Head” and “Short and Sweet,” off of her recent solo debut,Jaime. The songs originally featured just Howard and her guitar, but Bon Iver added lush, swirling instrumentation to “Short and Sweet,” while “Goat Head” got an additional two verses …
Read More »Indigo Girls Stay Resilient Through Covid-19 on New Song 'Long Ride'
Indigo Girls have premiered a new song, “Long Ride,” that offers their take on the Covid-19 era. The uplifting heartland rock track, which the pair debuted on NPR’s Morning Edition, features allusions to the pandemic in its lyrics, encouraging listeners to keep their heads up: “I know you wanna let …
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