Tom Smith, co-founder of the experimental noise ensemble To Live and Shave in L.A., has died. Smith’s partner, Claudia Franke, confirmed to NPR that he died on Thursday (January 20) from colon cancer. He was 65. Smith and Frank “Rat Bastard” Falestra established To Live and Shave in L.A. in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1990….
Kodak Black is a girl dad! The rapper welcomed his daughter, Queen Yuri Kapri, on Friday (Jan. 21), sharing the big news with his fans on Instagram. “I was released from prison 2 years early and my daughter enter this world,” Kodak wrote before gushing about his baby girl. “It’s a blessing. Queen Yuri Kapri…
Kanye West may be linking up with the Jumpman. The Yeezy mogul has fans excited over a potential collaboration with Michael Jordan after he posted a photo of the Jumpman logo on Instagram Friday. He also reposted a comment from the NBA legend’s son, Marcus Jordan, who proposed a meeting between Ye, DJ Khaled, and…
RIP Kenny promises to be the soundtrack to your voyage, with its aural clash of metal, punk, and dubstep/dance. “Letting Go” is the first single off the emerging artist’s first LP, Escapism, and features ear-catching guitar riffs, superb vocal delivery, and a flowing, neuro-bass driven drop. Now at its completion, RIP Kenny reveals he has…
Fugees are canceling their reunion tour due to the pandemic. “The continued Covid pandemic has made touring conditions difficult, and we want to make sure we keep our fans and ourselves healthy and safe,” the trio explained. “An idea sparked to honor and celebrate this 25th anniversary of The Score but we see now it…
Iconic bass label WAKAAN just delivered their first release of 2022 and it’s an absolute banger. SubDocta has made a name for himself over the years thanks to his innovative, hard-hitting dubstep production and today we’re treated to ‘ICED UP,’ the second single off the artist’s upcoming album. As you’ll hear below, the track opens…
After taking a long hiatus from releasing EPs, NGHTMRE is officially back with his highly-anticipated UNSOUND EP. A four-track compilation filled with collaborations and features that highlight artists Ray Volpe, Rosie Darling, RNSOM, Davis, and Deadlyft, NGHTMRE’s UNSOUND EP delivers a melodic mix of feels and festival-ready bass anthems. Keep an eye out for more music from NGHTMRE as he prepares…
2 Chainz has announced the release date for his seventh studio album Dope Don’t Sell Itself. The LP arrives February 4 via Def Jam. The rapper also released his latest single “Pop Music,” which features Moneybagg Yo and BeatKing. Watch 2 Chainz and his collaborators in the accompanying music video below. Earlier this month, 2…
New Music YoungBoy Never Broke Again returns with his first project of 2022. The Grammy-nominated rapper drops his latest mixtape Colors. Aside from a collaboration with Quando Rondo on “Gangsta,” YoungBoy goes at it alone on the 20-track deluxe edition, which includes “No Switch,” “DC Marvel,” and the bonus track “Flossin.” Ahead of the album’s…
Rising producer Shöckface is back better than ever with his first official release of the year, this time linking with ero808 for an impressive new collaboration, ‘Inbetween.’ As you’ll hear below, the Lowly Palace release is just as inventive as it is catchy, as the two acts seamlessly combine for a genre-bending trap heater. From…
Lorde and Hunter Schafer, star of HBO’s Euphoria, sat down for a conversation on The A24 Podcast. They discussed their admiration for each other, the creative process, Schafer’s first job working for Rookie, Lorde’s early acting experience, the process of directing the “Solar Power” video, fashion, Euphoria, Antarctica, and much more. Give it a listen…
JAY-Z is calling on New York lawmakers to pass legislation that would restrict when rap lyrics can be used as evidence during criminal cases. In a letter, obtained by Billboard, the Roc Nation mogul urges lawmakers to support Senate Bill S7527, known as “Rap Music on Trial,” which would limit the admissibility of someone’s music…
Krewella have made quite the name for themselves throughout their decorated career, but the two sisters are nowhere near done yet. The illustrious duo recently took to social media to announce their highly-anticipated upcoming album The Body Never Lies, slated for release on March 4th. The 10-track project coincides with their 2022 album-themed tour, which…
Nikon Australia has released details of the up-coming Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. The Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto lens in use. (Source: Nikon.) The new lens allows users to seamlessly switch between two focal lengths: 400mm and 560mm. For ease of use,…
Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac has signed on to produce a new musical drama series called 13 Songs with Fox, Variety reports. The show follows an aging rock star who seeks out his band after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fleetwood will serve as an executive producer, contribute “creative ideas” and music to the series. …
January 18, 2022 News Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers are calling it quits. After four years together, the “Star” actress, 27, and Straight Outta Compton actor, 29, have split, reports PEOPLE. “They’re taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends,” a source tells the outlet. The two first…
Following their only release of 2021, ‘Letting Go’, experimental bass duo EAZYBAKED continue their album rollout with the release of their second single, ‘Simulated’ and we could not be more excited! ‘Simulated’ revisits the duo’s familiar and frenetic energy that have plagued them an “experimental bass fan-favorite”. Infusing a magnetic bassline with warping synths the…
Tindersticks have announced the new compilation Past Imperfect – The Best of Tindersticks ’92 – ’21, set to arrive on March 25 via City Slang. As the title suggests, the album collects the band’s work since its 1992 inception, and there is also a new song called “Both Sides of the Blade.” Watch the video…
T.I. is laying claim to the throne. The King of the South went on Instagram Live to declare himself as one of the best to do it. “Ain’t nobody fu**in’ with me, ni**a, none of ’em,” said Tip, who said that his peers are afraid to even collaborate with him. “To the point where they…
Wavy Navy Pooh was killed in a drive-by shooting outside Miami. The rapper, whose real name was Shandler Beaubien, was stopped at a light Friday evening (Jan. 14) when a car pulled up alongside him and opened fire, killing him, according to the Associated Press. Two children, ages 5 and 1, and a woman were…
Nick Cave has announced a forthcoming documentary titled This Much I Know to Be True depicting his creative partnership with longtime collaborator and Bad Seed Warren Ellis. The film “captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from albums Ghosteen and Carnage,” Cave posted on his official…
