Music

News JJulius Announces New Album Vol. 2, First DFA Records Release Since 2020 The Gothenburg-based musician and producer’s new LP is out via James Murphy’s label in August By Matthew Strauss August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter JJulius, photo by Johan Andrén Facebook Twitter JJulius is the moniker of the Gothenburg-based musician and producer Julius Pierstorff,

News Turnstile Part Ways With Founding Guitarist Brady Ebert Ebert co-founded the Baltimore hardcore band with vocalist Brendan Yates, bassist Franz Lyons, and drummer Daniel Fang in 2010 By Matthew Strauss August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Turnstile, photo by Jimmy Fontaine Facebook Twitter Turnstile are parting ways with founding guitarist Brady Ebert, the band announced

News One Dead, Dozens Injured After Spain’s Medusa Festival Stage Collapses High winds exceeding 51 mph damaged the EDM festival’s infrastructure By Nina Corcoran August 13, 2022 Facebook Twitter Medusa Festival, photo by Pablo Gallardo Sanchez/Redferns Facebook Twitter High winds exceeding 51 mph caused part of the main stage at Medusa Festival in Valencia, Spain

News Bill Pitman, Wrecking Crew Session Guitarist, Has Died at 102 He brought his skills to hits by the Beach Boys, the Ronettes, Elvis Presley, and more By Allison Hussey August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Herb Alpert and Bill Pitman, 1970 (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Bill Pitman, guitarist for Los Angeles’

News Pitchfork London Adds Second Wave of Artists Black Country, New Road, Julien Chang, and more join the weekend’s bill By Pitchfork August 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Pitchfork is pleased to announce that more artists have been added to this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival London. Black Country, New Road and O. join the

News Aretha Franklin Amazing Grace Documentary Producer Sues Distributor Neon Over Fraud Alan Elliott has accused the company of misleading producers and stifling the film’s commercial opportunities By Allison Hussey August 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter Leni Sinclair/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Alan Elliott, producer of the 2018 Aretha Franklin documentary Amazing Grace, is suing Neon for

News Madonna and the Roots Play “Music” With Classroom Instruments on Fallon: Watch Speaking with Jimmy Fallon, Madonna also revealed her love for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers and desire to work with Kendrick Lamar By Matthew Strauss August 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter Jimmy Fallon, Madonna, and the Roots on The Tonight Show Starring

News Spotify Launches New Site to Sell Concert Tickets Directly to Fans The site debuted on August 10 with a group of seven artists “ticketed by Spotify” By Rob Arcand August 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter Spotify, 2021 (SOPA Images/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Spotify appears to be entering the market for live concert tickets. The company

News Wilco Announce Iceland Residency, Release Archival Recording: Listen The band’s first-ever concerts in Reykjavík take place in April 2023 By Rob Arcand August 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter Wilco, photo by Peter Crosby Facebook Twitter Wilco have announced their first-ever shows in Iceland. The band will play a three-night residency at Reykjavík’s Eldborg Hall at

News Talib Kweli Sues Jezebel Over 2020 Story on Alleged Harassment The website published an article about the rapper’s suspension from Twitter, and the rapper now argues that it has caused him “emotional distress” and cost him $300,000 By Matthew Strauss August 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Talib Kweli, March 2022 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter

News Motown Legend Lamont Dozier Dies at 81 The Detroit hitmaker was behind countless foundational pop classics with Holland-Dozier-Holland, including 10 Supremes chart-toppers By Jazz Monroe August 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lamont Dozier, October 1969 (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Lamont Dozier, an all-time great pop hitmaker who supplied endless classics to Motown in

News Olivia Newton-John Dead at 73 The singer-songwriter and film star passed away at her ranch in Southern California By Noah Yoo August 8, 2022 Facebook Twitter Olivia Newton-John, 1975 (Terry O’Neill/Iconic Images/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Olivia Newton-John has died, according to a statement from her husband posted to her official Facebook and Instagram pages.

News Megan Thee Stallion Guest Stars in P-Valley: Watch She played Tina Snow in the penultimate episode of the Starz show’s second season By Jazz Monroe August 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter Megan Thee Stallion, photo courtesy of Starz Facebook Twitter Megan Thee Stallion made a guest appearance on tonight’s episode of the Starz show P-Valley,

News Beyoncé Earns Seventh No. 1 Album With Renaissance All seven of her solo albums have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making her the first female artist to do so By Rob Arcand August 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter Beyoncé, photo by Carlijn Jacobs Facebook Twitter Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance has landed

News Dua Lipa Named Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo The pop star received the award from the country’s president herself By Nina Corcoran August 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter Dua Lipa (Photo by Armend Nimani/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Dua Lipa has been named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo. Although she grew up in London, the

News Frank Ocean Is Selling Gold and Diamond Cock Rings They cost more than $25,000 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean (Photo courtesy of Homer) Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean’s luxury brand Homer has released a new collection of accessories, featuring pendants, earrings, a keychain, and the XXXL H-Bone Ring, a

News Young Slo-Be, Stockton Rapper, Shot Dead at 29 The rapper was behind hits including “Smurkish Mode,” “I Love You,” and “Unforgivable” with Drakeo the Ruler By Rob Arcand August 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter Disean Jaquae Victor aka Young Slo-Be, photo by Macy Bryant and courtesy of Thizzler on the Roof Facebook Twitter Stockton, California

News Madonna Joins Beyoncé on New “Break My Soul” Remix: Listen The latest remix from her Renaissance LP interpolates Madonna’s 1990 hit single “Vogue” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Beyonce/Madonna (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Madonna has jumped on the latest remix from Beyoncé’s Renaissance LP, “Break My Soul” (The Queens Remix).

News The Weeknd Taps Summer Walker for New “Best Friends (Remix)”: Listen The latest Dawn FM remix, following reworks by Oneohtrix Point Never, Swedish House Mafia, Kaytranada, and others By Rob Arcand August 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Weeknd (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ABA)and Summer Walker (Joseph Okpako/WireImage) Facebook Twitter The Weeknd has released a

News Childish Gambino Joins Black Party on New Song “I Love You More Than You Know”: Listen The track appears on Black Party’s third studio album, Hummingbird By Rob Arcand August 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Childish Gambino (Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images), Black Party (Ashley McCray) Facebook Twitter Black Party’s new album, Hummingbird, is out