This weekend, Weezer will attend the 61st annual Grammy Awards in their hometown of L.A. They’re up for Best Rock Album for 2017’s Pacific Daydream, and whether or not they win, their presence at the awards show underscores the strange but true fact that these alt-rock veterans are at a …
Read More »Willie Nelson Readies Hemp-Infused Coffee
Since launching his signature cannabis brand Willie’s Reserve in 2015, Willie Nelson has slowly expanded his reach into the burgeoning industry. This week, the Country Music Hall of Fame member and pot advocate announced his new Willie’s Remedy, a line of health and wellness products that kicks off with hemp-infused …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Peter Manos, 'In My Head'
Making a hit song is relatively difficult for any artist — and it’s almost impossible to do it on your first try. Remarkably, R&B rookie Peter Manos has accomplished both on “In My Head.” Manos’ debut single is slow and wistful. The sparse beat pulsates like a heartbeat, buoying his …
Read More »Roger Waters Asks Maroon 5 to 'Take a Knee' During Super Bowl Halftime Show
Former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters posted a video of himself and his band taking a knee in an effort to persuade Maroon 5 and their guests to follow suit during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. “My colleagues Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi are performing during …
Read More »Watch Sam Smith, Normani in Sultry Video for 'Dancing With a Stranger'
Loneliness at is at the heart of Sam Smith‘s new video for single “Dancing With a Stranger,” which features guest vocalist Normani. The stark clip, shot in London, features the two singers alone in a house, mournfully looking back on relationships past and attempting to move on. The sultry, moody …
Read More »Michael Jackson Estate Slams 'Leaving Neverland': 'Tabloid Character Assassination'
Hours after Leaving Neverland, the documentary about Michael Jackson‘s alleged sexual abuse of underage boys, left the audience shell-shocked at its Sundance premiere, the Jackson estate released a statement slamming the HBO-bound film. “Leaving Neverland isn’t a documentary, it is the kind of tabloid character assassination Michael Jackson endured in …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Drops Two Brazen New Songs: 'Moderation,' 'Haunted House'
Florence and the Machine unveiled two new songs, “Moderation” and “Haunted House,” marking their first new music since the release of their 2018 album, High as Hope. “Moderation” – which Florence and the Machine recently began performing live – is a rumbling piano-driven tune that finds frontwoman Florence Welch confronting …
Read More »Ariana Grande Details 'Thank U, Next' Track List, Release Date
Ariana Grande unveiled the track list for her forthcoming album, Thank U, Next,which is set to arrive February 8th. The pop star posted the track list onInstagramand linked to a different account,@sweetener, where it was also posted (Grande used the @sweetener account last fall to reveal details about her 2018 …
Read More »Garth Brooks Preps New Album 'Fun'
Country Music Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks has revealed Fun as the title of his upcoming studio album, sharing the news with fans during his weekly Inside Studio G Facebook Live chat on Monday, January 21st. “It’s just the ‘Fun‘ album,” Brooks said during the discussion. “It’s just been …
Read More »Farruko Aims for Radio Domination With 'Nadie'
“Nadie,” the new single from Puerto Rican rapper-singer Farruko, is a shrewd bid for commercial success. The track relies on the same streamlined pulse that elevated Anuel AA’s “Ella Quiere Beber” and Bad Bunny’s “Mia,” both major hits at Latin radio in the U.S. Programmers looking for a smooth transition into …
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