DaBaby‘s lyrics are often crammed with cartoonish and lewd punchlines, delivered with the brute delivery of a gale-force wind. His staccato flows are simplistic, but come with the charming bounce of nursery rhymes. And his subject matter typically adhere to a similar narrative arc (e.g. DaBaby is good at intercourse, …
Read More »See The Lumineers Play Emotional Song 'Life in the City' on 'Fallon'
The Lumineers took the stage at The Tonight Show perform “Life in the City,” a track off their recent third album III, which was released last week. The band gave the song an emotionally resonant acoustic performance, highlighting singer Wesley Schultz’s impassioned vocals. The singer offered, “And if the sun …
Read More »Mandy Moore Returns With First New Song in a Decade, 'When I Wasn't Watching'
Mandy Moore has returned to pop with her first new song in a decade, “When I Wasn’t Watching.” The single is the first off a forthcoming full-length album. Produced by Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, Andrew McMahon), Moore channels Seventies California pop for the breezy, refreshing new song. In the video, …
Read More »The First Time With Steve Aoki
If there’s one thing you need to know about Steve Aoki, it’s that the guy is prolific as hell. He’s a Grammy-nominated DJ-producer; he’s the founder of music label Dim Mak Records; he’s a fashion designer, surfer and philanthropist. But this year, the 41-year-old polymath leans into another occupation: he’s …
Read More »R.E.M. Unearth Lost Song 'Fascinating' to Aid Hurricane Relief in Bahamas
R.E.M. have dug into their vault and are offering fans the chance to download their lost song “Fascinating” via Bandcamp for $2 to aid victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All proceeds will benefit Mercy Corps’ hurricane relief and recovery effort in the Bahamas. “I’m glad the song is …
Read More »Watch Weezer Play Metal-Inspired New Single 'The End of the Game' on 'Kimmel'
Weezer may not be a metal band, but the group took its cues from ’80s hair metal in a late night performance of their new song “The End of the Game.” Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s stage the same day as releasing the single, the band played the rollicking track with …
Read More »Watch Korn's Chilling 'Can You Hear Me' Video
Korn has dropped a haunting new song “Can You Hear Me,” the third single from The Nothing, the band’s first LP in three years. The video opens with the announcement, “People, wake the fuck up!” With a searing guitar riff and devastating lyrics like “And while my heart keeps holding …
Read More »Watch the Trailer for Bruce Springsteen's Concert Film 'Western Stars'
Bruce Springsteen has said virtually nothing in public about his new album Western Stars since it arrived in June, but he’ll break his silence in the upcoming concert film of the same name. Western Stars, the film, features a performance of the entire album with the backing band used on …
Read More »Watch Brie Larson Cover Ariana Grande's 'God is a Woman'
Captain Marvel star Brie Larson is Ariana Grande‘s No. 1 fan. The actress, who previously filmed herself performing Grande’s “My Everything,” posted a new clip with an acoustic cover of “God is a Woman.” In the caption, Larson commented “Ariana forever,” before adding, “Big big thank you to legend Nancy …
Read More »Nicky Wonder, Brian Wilson and Wondermints Guitarist, Dead at 59
Nicky Wonder, longtime guitarist for Brian Wilson and cofounder of power pop band the Wondermints, has died. He was 59. “It is with my deepest regret to tell you that our beloved Nicky Wonder passed away last night in his sleep. We are in a state of shock as you …
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