The Iowa caucuses are in less than two weeks and the leading Democratic candidates are gearing up for a very competitive primary. In an effort to bring together his millennial base, Bernie Sanders has announced that Bon Iver and Vampire Weekend will be performing at a pair of rallies he’s …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Opening His Vault for Asbury Park Music + Film Fest
Bruce Springsteen is opening his vault — again — at Asbury Park this spring. Asbury Park Music + Film Festival, director Thom Zimny and the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University announced Tuesday that The Bruce Springsteen Archives will screen at Asbury Park’s Paramount Theatre …
Read More »'Parasite,' Joaquin Phoenix Win Big at SAG Awards
Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were among the winners at last night’s annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles. South Korean film Parasite earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, with 10 of its actors being honored for their work. Parasite‘s win marks a …
Read More »Brian Fallon Chronicles Kicking an Addiction in New Song '21 Days'
Brian Fallon smokes his last cigarette in the new song “21 Days.” The latest track released off his upcoming third solo album, Local Honey, it chronicles the New Jersey songwriter’s attempt to kick nicotine and casts the drug as a long-lost friend or lover. “I miss you most in the …
Read More »'Lost Girls' Explores Long Island Serial Killer Case in New Trailer
Amy Ryan stars in the upcoming Netflix filmLost Girls, which premiered its first trailer on Thursday. The crime drama, based on the real-life unsolved case of the Long Island serial killer, will premiere on the platform March 13th. Ryan portrays Mari Gilbert, whose search for her daughter Shannan was explored …
Read More »CNN's Debate Performance Was Villainous and Shameful
CNN debate moderator Abby Phillip asked Bernie Sanders in the Tuesday debate in Des Moines: “CNN reported yesterday — and Senator Sanders, Senator Warren confirmed in a statement — that, in 2018, you told her you did not believe that a woman could win the election. Why did you say …
Read More »Watch Best New Artist Nominees Black Pumas Perform 'Colors' on 'Fallon'
Black Pumas, who are Grammy-nominated for Best New Artist, appeared on The Tonight Show to perform their single “Colors.” The Austin-based group gave the song a soulful vibe during the late night performance and were joined by a live band and two back-up singers. “Colors” comes off Black Pumas’ self-titled …
Read More »Hayley Kiyoko Returns to Childhood Bedroom in 'She' Video
After a string of new songs, Hayley Kiyoko has released the first official single and final track from her project I’m Too Sensitive for This Shit. “She” addresses both her struggles and hopes as a closeted teenager. The video for “She” is set in Kiyoko’s childhood bedroom, covered in Fanta …
Read More »Where the Music Business Is Going in 2020
Judging by the fact that the last decade in the music industry was characterized by tumult and revolution in every sector, the year ahead will be no different — and we already have plenty of clues as to where and how that will play out. As tech companies, record labels, …
Read More »Jim Lauderdale Preps Bluegrass Album 'When Carolina Comes Home Again'
North Carolina-born songwriter and Renaissance man Jim Lauderdale will pay tribute to the Tar Heel State with the March 6th release of his latest bluegrass album, When Carolina Comes Home Again. The follow-up to 2019’s From Another World, the LP features Lauderdale collaborating with other North Carolinians, including Steep Canyon …
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