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 »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 »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 »Watch Will Smith Rap His Entire Life History on 'Fallon'
Will Smith has had a storied life and career, all of which can apparently be distilled down into a two-minute rap song. On The Tonight Show, Smith joined host Jimmy Fallon to rap “The History of Will Smith.” “You seen him in Billboard, starring in shows,” Fallon starts off. “But …
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 …
Read More »Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn: 10 Songs That Shaped Me
Covers albums are often a letdown, mostly unnecessary projects that leave you wondering why the artist devoted valuable time to singing someone else’s songs instead of working on their own. Ronnie Dunn‘s Re-Dunn — what a title! — is among the rare exceptions. Out January 10th, the 24-track collection finds …
Read More »DaBaby Arrested for Robbery, Promoter Allegedly Doused With Apple Juice
DaBaby was arrested and questioned over an alleged robbery in Miami, but is now being held on battery charges stemming from an outstanding Texas warrant. According to an arrest report obtained by Rolling Stone, DaBaby — real name Jonathan Kirk — was arrested Tuesday after an alleged altercation with promoters …
Read More »Allee Willis, 'September' and 'Friends' Theme Songwriter, Dead at 72
Allee Willis, the prolific pop songwriter behind hits like Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September” and the Friends theme “I’ll Be There for You” died Tuesday at the age of 72. Willis’ publicist confirmed the songwriter’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that Willis died of cardiac arrest at a Los Angeles-area …
Read More »Kenny Chesney Expands Chillaxification 2020 Tour With Amphitheater Shows
Kenny Chesney has nearly doubled his 2020 touring schedule with the announcement of several amphitheater performances on the Chillaxification Tour. These shows will take place between the singer’s larger stadium gigs next spring and summer. Chesney’s 22 stadium dates on the Chillaxification Tour get underway April 18th, while the first …
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