Music

Drop everything now and listen to Taylor Swift’s latest release, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), out via Apple Music and Spotify. Originally released in 2010, Speak Now is arguably Swift’s most alternative album, complete with booming choruses and snarky, staccato pop punk guitar. Compare the plots and sound of “Better Than Revenge” to, say, Paramore’s “Misery Business,” and it’ll

News Sotheby’s to Auction 2Pac’s Self-Designed Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Ring The ring is estimated to fetch more than $200,000 at auction By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter 2Pac, April 1994 (Bob Berg/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter A gold, ruby, and diamond ring that 2Pac wore during his last public appearance will be

The Pitch: When last we left our merry band of misfit vampires making do in Staten Island, long-suffering Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), fed up with years of mistreatment by Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and his ever-elusive promise to make him a vampire, decided to seek the bloody ritual from his newly-transformed buddy Derek (Chris Sandiford) instead. Now, his

News Subscribe to The Pitchfork Review for a Chance to Win Tickets to Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 The three-day festival, headlined by the Smile, Big Thief, and Bon Iver, returns to Chicago from July 21-23 By Pitchfork July 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Photo by Alexa Viscius Facebook Twitter The 2023 Pitchfork Music Festival is just

Carly Rae Jepsen has teased The Loveliest Time, the follow-up to her 2022 album The Loneliest Time, and just like its predecessor, it features production from Rostam Batmanglij. Rostam confirmed his involvement on Twitter, quoting a clip of Jepsen — who said The Loveliest Time came from her fantasies of life post-COVID while locked down during the pandemic —

News MF Doom’s Wife Sheds Light on Circumstances of His Death Jasmine Dumile raised concerns about the late rapper’s hospital care at a coroner’s court in England By Jazz Monroe July 5, 2023 Facebook Twitter Andrew Benge Facebook Twitter MF Doom’s widow, Jasmine Dumile, has raised concerns about her late husband’s hospital care at an

As the legal feud between Mötley Crüe and Mick Mars continues, the guitarist has opened up about the full extent of the disconnect between himself and his former bandmates. Mars has been outspoken regarding his unceremonious exit from the band, blaming Nikki Sixx and company for forcing him out and cutting his profit share in

North York, Ontario, Canada — Creating unparalleled tunes for music lovers around the world, emerging artist TomCattt is about to bring a wave of change in the scene of music, especially in the Rock “n” Roll/Pop culture Up-and-coming artist Thomas Patton AKA “TomCattt” is proving to be a very unique artist indeed. TomCattt, now a

Released under their SynthpopYourWorld Records label, the band’s latest drop echoes a semi conceptual trip through darkness, faith, and hope Monterrey, NL, Mexico — July 4th, 2023 – Horizonte Lied continues to push the boundaries Electronic music, with their thrilling, brooding, new record- ‘Memorias de Cronicas Futuras.’ The electrifying new album is an updated, re-mixed

Jasmine Dumile, the wife of rapper MF DOOM, said her late husband passed away from a rare and severe reaction to blood pressure medication, a condition known as angiodema. The British-born rapper born Daniel Dumile died on October 31st, 2020 at the age of 49. Until now, the cause of his death has not been

News Nick Cave and Debbie Harry Share “On the Other Side”: Listen A recording of a song by the Gun Club’s Jeffrey Lee Pierce appears on the new covers collection The Task Has Overwhelmed Us By Evan Minsker June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Nick Cave and Debbie Harry have shared their cover of

Tracy Chapman has become the first Black woman in history to have the sole songwriting credit on a No. 1 country hit, thanks to Luke Combs’ cover of her 1988 song “Fast Car.” It currently sits atop Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated July 8th). As Rolling Stone notes, Chapman is only the fourth Black woman to have

Lebanon, Missouri —Rising hip hop sensation, Michael Foster, known by his stage name “Saint,” is poised to captivate audiences with his unique blend of lyrical prowess, socially conscious messages, and a refreshing new breed of music. With his subliminal mindset approach to music, Saint is set to make a significant impact on the industry. Born

News Olivia Rodrigo, Sampha, Tainy, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork July 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Chris Panicker Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of

July 3rd has a full moon, and with it comes “So Much,” a new song from Peter Gabriel’s upcoming album, i/o. Listen to the track below. Written and produced by Gabriel himself, “So Much” features a string arrangement from John Metcalfe, while Tony Levin plays bass, David Rhodes contributes guitar, and Gabriel’s daughter, Melanie, sings backing

News Burial and Kode9 Announce New Infirmary / Unknown Summer EP The electronic artists return to Fabric Originals after their Fabriclive 100 mix By Jazz Monroe July 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Kode9 and Burial will release a split single EP, Infirmary / Unknown Summer, on July 21. It marks the Hyperdub musicians’ return

Guns N’ Roses are having a bit of a rough go of it in England. First, the band’s June 24th set at Glastonbury festival was viciously panned by a couple of major UK outlets. And on Friday (June 30th), singer Axl Rose took a tumble during the band’s headlining show in London’s Hyde Park. It

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa — The long-awaited New Dawn Album is finally coming out to the world, to mesmerize listeners with spirit filled and word based songs. These songs intend to lead one to the chief cornerstone – Christ, while promises to bring a revitalizing and glorious sound to the ear. Music lovers, not just

News Neil Young’s Lost 1977 Album Chrome Dreams Set for Release The album comprises several originals recorded between 1974 and 1977 that landed in other forms elsewhere By Jazz Monroe June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Neil Young, April 1977 (Joel Bernstein) Facebook Twitter Neil Young is releasing his 1977 lost album Chrome Dreams for the