An over-the-counter supplement called kratom has been linked to nearly 91 overdose deaths between 2016 and 2017, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). But many kratom advocates and those who have benefited from the supplement are questioning the report, arguing that the study is …
Read More »Scott Stapp Condemns Child Abuse in 'Purpose for Pain' Video
Creed frontman Scott Stapp reflects on tormented memories with his video for “Purpose for Pain,” the lead single from the vocalist’s upcoming third solo LP, The Space Between the Shadows. The cathartic clip documents a young boy’s escape from an abusive home. After his father shouts at him and hurls …
Read More »Watch Pottery's Playful, Alien-Starring 'The Craft' Video
Pottery veer from yelped post-punk to droning kraut-rock grooves to atmospheric vocal harmonies on their new song “The Craft,” which appears on the Montreal indie-rock band’s upcoming debut EP, No. 1, out May 10th. The quintet paired the track with a wacky music video that follows singer-guitarist Austin Boylan as …
Read More »This Is How Human Extinction Could Play Out
Excerpted from “FALTER: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?” by Bill McKibben. Published by Henry Holt and Company April 16th 2019. Copyright © 2019 by Bill McKibben. All rights reserved. Oh, it could get very bad. In 2015, a study in the Journal of Mathematical Biology pointed …
Read More »10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now: Morgan Wallen, Lucette
Morgan Wallen performs a reverent cover of Jason Isbell’s “Cover Me Up,” Lucette goes for retro Wall-of-Sound glory with “Angel” and Little Big Town make a powerful plea on behalf of women in “The Daughters” in this week’s group of must-hear songs. Justin Klump, “The Other Side” “I’ll keep holding …
Read More »Diplo and Other Coachella Veterans Tell Us About Their Favorite Festival Essentials
There isn’t an official calendar, but for most people, Coachella marks the start of festival season and the kickoff to six months of music, art and dancing that spans multiple genres, artists and locations. This year’s Coachella lineup features headliners Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala, along with performers …
Read More »'Varys' on Why Debbie Harry Accompanied Him to the 'Game of Thrones' Premiere
Conleth Hill, the actor who plays Varys onGame of Thrones, appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss the show. On the recentGame of Thrones season 8 premiere at Radio City Music Hall, Hill said he received extra tickets to HBO and invited Debbie Harry along. “Debbie …
Read More »Mexican Pop Trailblazer Ximena Sariñana Claims the Night for Women and Girls
Ximena Sariñana is out of touch. She’s not making Pepsi commercials for international markets, nor is she stoking political debates via Instagram. She’s not making a trendy sound like “Chicano Soul” — in fact, she doesn’t even know what that is. She’s not a Grammy darling, nor someone who rakes …
Read More »Britney Spears Enters Mental Health Facility
Shortly after Britney Spears wrote on Instagram that she needed to take “a little ‘me time’” – the singer’s first social media post in nearly three months – news emerged that Spears recently entered a mental health facility. According to the report, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by Variety, …
Read More »Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Blondie Plot Co-Headlining U.S. Tour
Elvis Costello & the Imposters and Blondie will unite for a U.S. summer tour. The co-headlining, 13-date jaunt launches July 20th in Bethel, New York and wraps August 10th in Seattle, Washington. Artist pre-sale tickets are available Tuesday, April 2nd at noon, and a general on-sale begins Saturday, April 6th …
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