Roger Waters has shared his rendition of Chilean singer-songwriter Victor Jara’s protest song “The Right to Live in Peace,” the 1971 folk song that became the anthem of the 2019 Chilean protests. “This is for the people of Santiago & Quito & Jaffa & Rio & La Paz & New …
Read More »PartyNextDoor Recruits Rihanna for New Single 'Believe It'
PartyNextDoor has reunited with Rihanna for the new single, “Believe It.” The song appears on the Canadian R&B star’s first album in four years, Partymobile, which was unveiled on Thursday at midnight via OVO Sound. On the groove-filled slow jam “Believe It,” the pair examine devotion with their vocals intertwining …
Read More »James Taylor Donates $1 Million to Boston Hospital for Coronavirus Relief
Boston native James Taylor and his wife, Kim Taylor, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no question that it’s a point of pride for New Englanders to claim the MGH as their hospital —ourhospital — and this …
Read More »Bon Jovi's David Bryan Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Bon Jovi’s David Bryan has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Rock Hall-inducted keyboardist revealed Saturday on social media. “I just got my results back today and tested positive for corona virus,” Bryan wrote on Instagram. “I’ve been sick for a week and feeling better each day. Please don’t be …
Read More »Hear Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers' Hard-Swinging, Previously Unreleased 'Quick Trick'
Back in 2018, when jazz fans heard that a previously unreleased John Coltrane album was set to come out, they immediately zeroed in on the date. The fact that the tapes dated from 1963, right in the middle of the saxophonist’s most celebrated period, signaled that this was a major …
Read More »En Vogue Preview 'Born to Sing' Reissue With Rare B-Side 'Mover'
Nineties R&B outfit En Vogue shared a rare Japanese-only B-side, “Mover,” that will appear on the upcoming 30th-anniversary edition of their debut album, Born to Sing, out digitally April 3rd via Rhino. “Mover” is a captivating cut that boasts nothing more than En Vogue’s stellar vocals and some crisp snapping. …
Read More »Rita Ora Learns to Love Herself on 'How to Be Lonely'
Rita Ora has released a new single, “How to Be Lonely.” The track was written by Lewis Capaldi, who also played guitar and sang background vocals on the tune. “This song is inspired by lots of different periods of my life; times where I’ve come to realize that we’re all …
Read More »Coachella and Stagecoach Are Officially Postponed to October
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, neither the Coachella Music and Arts Festival nor the Stagecoach Music Festival this year will take place as scheduled, organizers confirmed to Rolling Stone. Coachella was originally slated for two consecutive weekends next month — April 10th, 11th, and 12th, followed by April 17th, …
Read More »Tekashi 6ix9ine Will Walk Free in August 2020
Tekashi 6ix9ine, a.k.a. 23-year-old rapper Daniel Hernandez, will be released from prison on August 2nd, 2020. According to Complex, the date was confirmed by Hernandez’s legal representative, Lance Lazzaro. Hernandez was facing 37 years to life on federal racketeering charges, but his sentence was reduced to two years in prison …
Read More »Watch Local Natives Perform Two Tracks on 'Kimmel'
Local Natives appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their songs “When Am I Gonna Lose You” and “Dark Days.” The first song comes off the band’s 2019 album Violet Street, while “Dark Days” dates back to their 2016 effort Sunlit Youth. Performing on Kimmel’s outdoor stage, the band gave …
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