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News Beyoncé Reveals Cowboy Carter Artwork, Shares Statement on New Album “This ain’t a Country album,” the musician declared. “This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.” By Matthew Strauss March 19, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X Beyoncé has revealed the official album artwork for her new album, Cowboy Carter. She’s also shared a substantial note on her

News Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce 2024 Farewell Tour The prog-pop band’s shows will take place across North America this fall By Nina Corcoran March 18, 2024 Facebook X Jeff Lynne’s ELO, photo by Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Facebook X Jeff Lynne’s ELO, the modern incarnation of Jeff Lynne and his band

News Cola Boyy, Pop Singer-Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 34 He collaborated with the Avalanches, MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden, and Air’s Nicolas Godin By Matthew Strauss March 18, 2024 Facebook X Matthew Urango aka Cola Boyy at Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2018 (Matt Lief Anderson) Facebook X Matthew Urango, the pop singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocal

News Watch FKA twigs and Bill Skarsgård in the First Trailer for New Movie The Crow Rupert Sanders reimagines James O’Barr’s graphic novel—and the 1994 film that starred Brandon Lee in his tragic final role By Madison Bloom March 14, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X FKA twigs stars alongside Bill Skarsgård in Rupert Sanders remake

News Cardi B Joins SZA on Flo Milli Remix and Shares New Song “Enough (Miami)”: Listen Check out Cardi B’s second release of the month and an A-list remix of Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” By Jazz Monroe March 15, 2024 Facebook X Cardi B in “Enough (Miami),” directed by Patience Harding Facebook X Cardi

News 10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Kacey Musgraves, Four Tet, Tierra Whack, and More Also stream new releases from the Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis; Flo Milli; Heavee; BossMan Dlow; Gouge Away; Chief Keef & Mike Will Made-It; and Yung Lean & Bladee By Madison Bloom, Jazz Monroe, and Matthew Strauss March

News Olivia Rodrigo’s Management Bans Abortion Funds From Distributing Contraceptives on Guts Tour Abortion funds invited to hand out supplies such as condoms and emergency contraception at shows must stand down, Rodrigo’s team reportedly said By Jazz Monroe March 15, 2024 Facebook X Olivia Rodrigo, February 2024 (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Facebook

News Willie Nelson Sings “Rainbow Connection” With Kermit the Frog at Luck Reunion 2024: Watch The country music legend also announced the new album The Border By Matthew Strauss March 15, 2024 Facebook X Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog, March 2024 (Alana Swaringen) Facebook X Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion took place yesterday (March 14)

News Shigeichi Negishi, Original Karaoke Machine Inventor, Dies at 100 Though never patented, Negishi’s 1967 Sparko Box was the first device to facilitate what would become a wildly popular musical pastime By Madison Bloom March 15, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese entrepreneur who invented the first-ever karaoke machine, died on January

News Watch Vampire Weekend’s Video for New Song “Classical” The third preview of the band’s Only God Was Above Us By Matthew Strauss March 14, 2024 Facebook X Vampire Weekend in “Classical,” directed by Nick Harwood Facebook X Vampire Weekend are back with the third preview of their new album, Only God Was Above Us.

News Vybz Kartel, Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2014, Wins Appeal of Murder Conviction A Jamaican appeals court will now decide whether the dancehall star and his co-defendants will again stand trial By Matthew Strauss March 14, 2024 Facebook X Adidja Azim Palmer aka Vybz Kartel, October 2005 (Scott Gries/Getty Images) Facebook X In

News Dua Lipa Announces New Album Radical Optimism The Future Nostalgia follow-up, led by “Houdini” and “Training Season,” arrives May 3 By Jazz Monroe March 13, 2024 Facebook X Dua Lipa, photo by Tyrone Lebon Facebook X Dua Lipa has officially announced her new album, Radical Optimism, which arrives May 3. Check out the tracklist

News Watch Amaarae’s New Video for “Angels in Tibet” The richly-colored clip for her Fountain Baby single was directed by Yavez Anthonio By Madison Bloom March 13, 2024 Facebook X Amaarae, photo by Yavez Anthonio Facebook X Amaarae has shared a new music video for her Fountain Baby single “Angels in Tibet.” The richly-colored visual

News SXSW Addresses U.S. Army Sponsorship as Artists Protest 2024 Festival in Support of Palestine “We fully respect the decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech,” the festival shared in a statement By Matthew Strauss March 12, 2024 Facebook X Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Facebook X Several musicians have pulled

News American Football Announce Debut Album Anniversary Shows U.S. concerts celebrating 1999’s American Football take place in the fall By Matthew Strauss March 12, 2024 Facebook X American Football, photo by Alexa Viscius Facebook X American Football are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their beloved 1999 debut album with anniversary shows in the United States,

News Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman and “All by Myself” Singer, Dies at 74 The Cleveland singer, guitarist, and songwriter was behind power-pop hits like “Hungry Eyes” and “Go All the Way” By Nina Corcoran March 11, 2024 Facebook X Eric Carmen, photo by Tom Hill/WireImage Facebook X Eric Carmen, the frontman of ‘70s pop-rock band

News Pig Destroyer’s Blake Harrison Dies at 48 The grindcore band issued a statement commemorating Harrison, who played samples, noise, and other sound design: “You are etched into the bedrock of our lives” By Jazz Monroe March 11, 2024 Facebook X Pig Destroyer’s Blake Harrison, photo by Shane K Gardner and courtesy of Relapse Records

News Wes Anderson Wins First-Ever Academy Award for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar at 2024 Oscars He beat out The After, Invincible, Knight of Fortune, and Red, White and Blue for Best Live Action Short Film By Nina Corcoran March 10, 2024 Facebook X Wes Anderson, photo by Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty Images Facebook

News Ariana Grande Performs Eternal Sunshine Songs and Stars in Moulin Rouge Parody on Saturday Night Live: Watch The pop star sang “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and “Imperfect for You” in her return to the NBC program By Matthew Strauss March 10, 2024 Facebook X Chloe Fineman, Josh Brolin, and Ariana

News Watch De La Soul Perform “Eye Know” on Colbert Prince Paul joined the trio for the Steely Dan–sampling 3 Feet High and Rising classic By Jazz Monroe March 8, 2024 Facebook X De La Soul on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, March 2024 (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) Facebook