The Eno brothers (Brian and Roger) will release a deluxe digital version of their collaborative LP Mixing Colours, which debuted this past March. Wednesday, they dropped the video for “Manganese.” The expanded edition, out July 17th, includes six new tracks along with “Pewter,” previously only issued as a bonus track …
Read More »Watch City Girls Record 'City on Lock' in Docuseries Trailer
City Girls reflect on the turbulent journey toward their second LP, City on Lock, in a trailer for the rap duo’s upcoming YouTube docuseries. The project will air in five weekly installments, starting Thursday, July 2nd at 3 p.m. ET. The clip opens with Yung Miami managing the pressure of …
Read More »See Michelle Obama, H.E.R., Lil Baby on Roots Picnic 2020 Livestream
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Roots’ annual Roots Picnic took place Saturday as a livestream event, with the 13th annual event featuring performances by H.E.R., Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, the Roots and more. The virtual Roots Picnic also had appearances by Janelle Monáe, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tracee Ellis Ross, …
Read More »Listen to Unearthed Tom Petty Demo 'You Don't Know How It Feels'
As she sorted through the music her father Tom Petty left behind, Adria Petty was struck by one recording in particular — a homemade demo of “You Don’t Know How It Feels” from his 1994 album Wildflowers. “I thought, ‘What a weird song to pick as the single, of all …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Prays for a Grief-Stricken America, Blasts Donald Trump
Bruce Springsteen originally planned on devoting his biweekly SiriusXM show From My Home to Yours to songs that celebrated summer this week. But the mounting death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic caused him to switch gears and record an episode offering prayers to everyone impacted by the ongoing tragedy. “With …
Read More »Watch Bob Marley's 1977 'Live at the Rainbow' Concert in Full
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1977 Live at the Rainbow concert is now streaming in full on the late reggae legend’s official YouTube channel. The stream marks the first time the concert has been shown in the exact running order since it took place on June 4th, 1977. The 13-song …
Read More »Dalai Lama Preps Debut Album of Teachings and Mantras Set to Music
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will release a new album that mixes mantras and chants with newly composed music, Inner World, out July 6th to coincide with the Tibetan spiritual leader’s 85th birthday. The Dalai Lama previewed the 11-track album with “Compassion,” which is based on one of the most …
Read More »Rihanna, Ariana Grande, More Sign Open Letter Urging New York Police Reform
Hundreds of music industry professionals — including artists, managers, record labels, executives, trade groups and publishers — have signed an open letter urging New York state to repeal statute 50-A, which shields police disciplinary records from public view. The letter was shared publicly on Monday alongside an accompanying petition. Rihanna, …
Read More »See Grace Potter Perform 'Eachother' With Jackson Browne on 'Colbert'
Grace Potter delivered an all-star rendition of her song “Eachother” for Friday’s Late Show, with the singer recruiting Jackson Browne, Lucius and Marcus King for the socially distanced performance. Potter debuted the new single two weeks ago — her first new music since 2019’s Daylight — and recaptured the collaboration …
Read More »Elvis Costello Unveils Roiling New Song 'No Flag'
Elvis Costello has unveiled roiling new song, “No Flag,” which is accompanied by an animated lyric video. Elvis Costello and the Imposters’ most recent LP is their 2018 studio album, Look Now. Although he recorded the track in February, according to a statement, the song is fitting for the current …
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