Music

News Four Tet Takes Domino Royalty Dispute to UK Court He’s seeking a higher royalty rate for tracks streamed on DSPs based outside the UK By Allison Hussey August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet, July 2019 (Burak Cingi/Redferns) Facebook Twitter Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) is taking legal action against Domino

It’s been a long and winding road, but hip-hop luminaries De La Soul have finally acquired the rights to their masters. The New York group’s recent collaborator Talib Kweli revealed the news via Instagram on Saturday. “Ladies and gentlemen I spoke to @djmaseo from the legendary @wearedelasoul today and it’s official,” Kweli wrote. “After years

News DaBaby Deletes Instagram Apology Statement to LGBTQ+ Community The rapper issued the statement following widespread backlash for his offensive remarks at Rolling Loud Miami By Madison Bloom August 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter DaBaby (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On August 2, DaBaby posted a statement on Instagram apologizing for the homophobic remarks

DaBaby has retracted his apology to the LGBTQ+ community which he made in response to the growing controversy over his homophobic rant at last month’s Rolling Loud Festival. Amidst public outcry, the rapper posted the apology to Instagram on August 2nd. “Social media moves so fast that people want to demolish you before you even

News Frank Ocean Launches Luxury Company Homer The first collection features silk scarves and jewelry with designs inspired by “childhood obsessions” and “heritage as a fantasy” By Matthew Strauss August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean, photo by András Ladocsi Facebook Twitter Frank Ocean is launching a luxury company called Homer. The independent American company’s

Limp Bizkit have canceled the remainder of their US tour “out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of the band, crew and most of all the fans.” According to Blabbermouth, frontman Fred Durst told a fan that Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland fell ill prior to the band’s concert in Asbury

News Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70 Thomas played on every one of the funk group’s studio albums, with a career that spanned almost 60 years By Noah Yoo August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Dennis Thomas—longtime saxophonist and an original member of Kool & the Gang—has died, as the

Trevor Moore, a co-founding member of The Whitest Kid U Know comedy troupe, died Friday, August 6th, after suffering an accident. He was 41 years old. “We are devastated by the loss of my husband, best friend and the father of our son,” said Moore’s wife, Aimee Carlson, in a statement. “He was known as

News Chvrches and John Carpenter Remix Each Other for New 7″ Single: Listen The Scottish synth-pop trio and American horror master come together for a special 2-track release By Noah Yoo August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Chvrches and John Carpenter have joined forces for a new 7″ single. The two-track release features Chvrches’

Frank Ocean has announced the launch of his new luxury goods company Homer. Inspired by his “childhood obsessions” and “heritage as fantasy,” Ocean’s first Homer collection will include both fine and high jewelry pieces as well as a number of printed silk scarves. Handcrafted in Italy and designed at Homer’s headquarters in New York City,

News Watch the New Trailer for Season 2 of Wu-Tang: An American Saga The new season of Hulu’s biographical series on the Wu-Tang Clan premieres next month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter A screengrab of the new trailer for Wu-Tang: An American Saga season 2 Facebook Twitter Hulu has shared the

Barack Obama is celebrating his 60th birthday this weekend, but due to the recent rise in coronavirus cases the former president has been forced to dramatically scale back the festivities. Of the 475 people originally on the guest list, several prominent names have now been uninvited, according to The New York Times. Among those left

News Aimee Mann Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch Mann wrote Queens of the Summer Hotel in conjunction with music for a stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted By Madison Bloom August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Aimee Mann, photo by Sheryl Nields Facebook Twitter Aimee Mann has announced her next album. Queens of the Summer

In the fall of 1970, nearly eight years before Dhani Harrison was born, his father George released the seminal All Things Must Pass. The former Beatle’s third solo album would be deemed a masterpiece almost instantly, and 50 years later, it still has more to say. At the helm of a special anniversary Super Deluxe

News Kanye West Is “Finishing” New Album Donda on Apple Music Livestream A continuous video stream shows West and others in a bare room with a countdown clock  By Noah Yoo August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Kanye West photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Kanye West has launched another livestream on Apple Music in

Italian hard rockers Måneskin have been drawing a lot of attention for their rousing new single “I Wanna Be Your Slave,” which has racked up over 26 million views since it came out a few weeks ago. Now, they’re celebrating that milestone by teaming up with the one and only Iggy Pop for a new

News Charli XCX to Host Best Song Ever Podcast Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek, Beabadobee, Mark Ronson, Ziwe, and Tove Lo will appear on the series By Jazz Monroe August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Charli XCX, photo by Terrence O’Connor Facebook Twitter Charli XCX is hosting her very own podcast: Charli XCX’s Best Song

Spencer. unveiled his latest single “MyLuv” today via via 4AD. In the breezy track’s accompanying visual, the rising R&B singer croons about his devotion to his girlfriend while gliding along New York City’s Williamsburg Bridge in a 1970s-inspired swivel chair. “No matter what you do/ I love my love/ No matter what you say/ I