BBC Radio 3’s “Unclassified” offered the radio premiere of two new Thom Yorke songs, “Don’t Fear the Light” and “Gawpers,” which the singer recently played live in Paris. “Don’t Fear the Light” is a classical piece, arranged to be played by two pianos, electronics and modular synthesizer. The musician tapped …
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Electro-pop group Blood on the Dance Floor’s catalog of hundreds of songs has been taken off Spotify for violating the music-streaming service’s prohibited content policy, which bans music that “promotes, advocates, or incites hatred or violence” against groups or individuals based on characteristics like gender, race and religion. The removal …
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Synth-pop group LANY have released a new track, “Okay,” with Julia Michaels. The anthemic song features Michaels and LANY frontman Paul Klein on vocals over a rumbling instrumental of xx-style electric guitars and underwater synths. Lyrically, “Okay” describes recent breakups that the two protagonists have gone through, and light reassurance …
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Chicago is making the most beautiful rap music in the world right now. Over half a decade removed from the drill scene’s peak, the subgenre’s musical descendants are blossoming. The subject matter — survival, betrayal and death — remains intact, but the music beneath the lyrics has turned from sinister …
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A pair of dancers joined The 1975 on James Corden’s stage for a lively performance of the band’s single “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You).” The song, released last fall, is a shimmering indie pop number, which took on an even more upbeat vibe on The Late Late …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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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