Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Desure, “Masochist” Oddball Los Angeles …
Read More »'The Batman' Trailer: See Gritty First Look at Robert Pattinson's Masked Vigilante
DC FanDome has shared the much-anticipated and gritty first look at Robert Pattinson in The Batman, where the young Dark Knight is on the search for “vengeance.” The trailer, soundtracked by Nirvana’s “Something in the Way,” returns the Dark Knight to the role of “vigilante detective” — as opposed to …
Read More »Tony Awards to Take Place Virtually in Fall 2020
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will be presented virtually this fall due to Covid-19, Tony Award Productions and the American Theatre Wing announced on Friday. A date and platform for the ceremony will be announced soon along with final eligibility determinations for this year’s nominees. Broadway League president Charlotte St. …
Read More »Toto's Steve Lukather Releases New Collaboration With Ringo Starr
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has released a new song, “Run to Me,” with Ringo Starr on drums. It also features Toto’s David Paich and Joseph Williams along with Huey Lewis and the News bassist John Pierce. “Run to Me” will appear on Lukather’s upcoming solo album, due at some point …
Read More »Postmaster Louis DeJoy Gave Millions to Republican Candidates. Will the GOP Bite the Hand that Fed Them?
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, whose maladministration of the Postal Service has disrupted mail sorting and delayed vital deliveries — in line with President Trump’s declared objective of blocking an effective vote-by-mail election — is a major Republican donor. The recipients of the millionaire’s political largesse include top politicians now charged …
Read More »Kesha's 'Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride 2' Cruise Rescheduled for 2021
Kesha’s Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride 2 cruise, postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will now set sail at a new date: November 3rd, 2021. The cruise, which will run through November 7th, will continue in the tradition of Kesha‘s 2019 cruise, named after her album Rainbow. Traveling from Miami …
Read More »DJ Tunez, Wizkid Reconnect for Dreamy New Song 'Pami'
DJ Tunez reconnects with his longtime collaborator Wizkid on “Pami,” a gentle breeze of a single that also features Adekunle Gold and Omah Lay. “Pami” starts hesitantly, as if the synth player can’t decide whether or not to commit to the track. The arrival of a light, rat-a-tat beat signals …
Read More »Gloria Estefan on New Album 'Brazil305,' Seeking Joy in Quarantine
Gloria Estefan didn’t enter the music business to become a superhero. Nor did she anticipate becoming a patron saint for Cuban-Americans, nor a musical ambassador to Brazil. But three Grammys, 14 studio albums, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom later, she’s come to embrace all three roles after stumbling upon …
Read More »Neil Young Announces 1990 Crazy Horse Live Album/Film 'Way Down in the Rust Bucket'
A special club gig that Neil Young and Crazy Horse played on November 13th, 1990 at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California, will be released as an album and film titled Way Down in the Rust Bucket on December 6th. Young has previewed select songs from the show over the …
Read More »At 40, Arlo McKinley Finds a Champion in John Prine's Oh Boy Records
Last year, singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley played a set at the intimate Nashville venue the High Watt. A couple of very important things happened that evening. For one, the Cincinnati-based performer landed his current booking agent out of it. Secondly, among those in attendance was Jody Whelan, Director of Operations for …
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