John Prine‘s family has unveiled his final recorded song, “I Remember Everything.” The track’s release followed a livestream tribute to the late icon that streamed on Thursday night featuring Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Bill Murray and other artists and celebrities. Prine died in April from complications related to …
Read More »'Live PD' TV Series Canceled in Wake of Protests Against Police Brutality
A&E has canceled Live PD, Variety reports. The network had initially chosen not to air new episodes last weekend in the wake of worldwide protests againstpolice brutalityand systemic racism following the killing ofGeorge Floyd. On Wednesday, A&E officially canceled the show. “This is a critical time in our nation’s history …
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 …
Read More »Hear Bob Mould Rage Against the President and Evangelicals on 'American Crisis'
Bob Mould‘s raging new song “American Crisis” starts with a full-on scream. The track will appear on his upcoming 14th solo LP, Blue Hearts, and it vibrates with urgency as he sings, “I never thought I’d see this bullshit again.” The lyrics compare the current political and social environments to …
Read More »Anger Is the Message
When the world suddenly changed back in March due to COVID-19 — some have even been so bold as to say the world “stopped” — and governments, scientists, doctors, emergency workers, and everyday people banded together to combat the horrible spread of this latest virus, I also felt a dizzying …
Read More »Biden Visits Protest Site While Trump Endorses Violent Pushback
The difference between the two presidential candidates played out in stark contrast on Sunday. While Joe Biden was using social media to share a message of understanding, acknowledging the country’s pain, President Trump used the same medium to endorse a call for violence in response to the protests raging across …
Read More »Welcome to 'Chromatica': Inside Lady Gaga's Triumphant Dance Floor Return
On the Chromatica track “Free Woman,” Lady Gaga sings with conviction: “This is my dance floor I fought for.” She’s not exaggerating; her sixth album is, in many ways, about the journey that paved the way for the pop superstar’s triumphant return to dance music. “I think that the beginning …
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