The pioneering Detroit band MC5 returns with the new single “Can’t Be Found” featuring Vernon Reid of Living Colour. Check out the second single from their upcoming album Heavy Lifting below. The project was led by MC5’s late founding guitarist Wayne Kramer, who also co-wrote 12 of its 13 songs. Heavy Lifting features “everyone and
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The genre of collaborative albums between a younger fan and an older hero has started to take on several distinct forms in recent years. Sometimes the artists collaborate as equals, writing new songs together – take Franz Ferdinand and Sparks’ 2015’s album FFS, or Elton John’s 2010 LP with Leon Russell, The Union. Sometimes, the
News Vybz Kartel Released From Prison After Winning Appeal of 2014 Murder Conviction The Jamaican dancehall star had been in custody since being arrested and charged for murder in 2011 By Matthew Strauss August 1, 2024 Facebook X Adidja Azim Palmer aka Vybz Kartel, September 2004 (Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Facebook X Vybz Kartel has been released
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: D.L. Chandler / Hip-Hop Wired The RZA is ensuring that Wu-Tang is indeed forever. The Abbot has just partnered with Iconic Artists Group and Rock The Bells to help propel the group’s legacy. As reported by Variety Magazine, the RZA has a vision for his band’s future. This week it was disclosed
Rochester, NY — The idea is to keep this thing short and sweet. But the party doesn’t end until the music stops playing. The sense that is in common comes from a place of love. This music is storytelling. Take chances with no limitations of what can be possible. Because it is possible. Thinking back
Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Babyface and alt-R&B star SZA will receive their flowers at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The private ceremony, hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill and Vice President of Creative Catherine Brewton, will take place in Los Angeles on Sept. 5. Babyface will be honored with the BMI Icon
Netflix has confirmed details of Season 2 of Squid Game, revealing that new episodes of the South Korean survival series will premiere on December 26th, 2024. What’s more, Netflix has announced that a third season of Squid Game — which will also mark the series’ final season — will air in 2025. Along with revealing
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that R&B is in a state of disarray, or at least that is what one now disgraced gatekeeper has tirelessly campaigned. However, the 2024 BET Awards’ Lifetime Achievement tribute performance to Usher demonstrated that R&B is alive and well. The genre has simply evolved for current-day listeners. But if
Ice Spice has now been immortalised in a Pop! Funko – check out images of the new doll below. The popular items have seen many musical figures turned into dolls over the years including The Cure, Slipknot, Liam and Noel Gallagher, The White Stripes, Metallica, Post Malone and the late Eddie Van Halen. The new doll
K. Michelle is going back to her roots. The singer announced that she has signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, and is working on a new country album. READ MORE: Nastiest Country Music Divorces — No. 4 Is Just Wild! “I signed my FIRST country music record deal. It might not mean
There’s an old adage that goes “the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” If there’s ever been an example in the metal world of justice taking fucking forever to take place, look no further than the case of Iced Earth guitarist turned insurrectionist Jon Schaffer. That motherfucker’s been the focus of a
When Jason Bonham first met Alex Van Halen, things didn’t go well. Bonham – who is currently on tour with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony on the Best of All Worlds tour — recalled the incident during a recent interview with KSHE 95 (audio below). “It’s 40 years since I saw Mike play at Donington,” he said
Drive-By Truckers are an American institution: alt.country punks turned Southern rock revivalists, grizzled latter-day flag-wavers for the 20th-century indie idealism Michael Azerrad documented in This Band Can Be Your Life, and a crucible of world-class songwriting talent that includes ex-Trucker Jason Isbell and founding fathers Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. Over the course of 14
News Hotline TNT Announce Fall Tour, Share New Remix EP: Listen DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, and more remix Cartwheel songs for Somersault By Nina Corcoran July 31, 2024 Facebook X Hotline TNT’s Will Anderson, photo by Sara Messinger Facebook X Hotline TNT have announced an autumn tour