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Graphic by Marina Kozak News Janelle Monáe, Yeule, Jorja Smith, 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 May 15, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Succession, Season 4 Episode 8, “America Decides.”] America notoriously depends on free and fair elections, but what people might not be aware of is the fact that there’s some fine print that says if there’s a group of siblings in the midst of the shakiest alliance possible, all

Norton, OH — Pink Maskerade is an up and coming Pop-punk band located in the Akron, Ohio area. The band consists of lead vocalist (Ashley), guitarist and vocalist (Darian), Bassist (Mark) and drummer (Curt). Influences include Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Blink 182, YUNGBLUD, Machine Gun Kelly, Dashboard Confessional, my Chemical Romance and more. Their music can

Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend in 2013 (Photo by C Flanigan/WireImage). News Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig Reflects on 10 Years of Modern Vampires of the City “I think this is the VW album where Rostam’s composition and production shines through the most,” Koenig wrote in a celebratory Instagram post By Madison Bloom May 14, 2023

Lil Wayne abruptly ended the final show of his “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday after accusing the crowd of disrespecting his fellow performers. “We appreciate it, but we ain’t about to be bending over backwards for these folks. We work too hard for this shit. We work

Grandaddy, photo by Chugrad McAndrews News Grandaddy Announce Sumday 20th Anniversary Box Set The reissue of the 2003 album features rarities and demos. Listen to Sumday: The Cassette Demos now. By Evan Minsker May 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Grandaddy have announced a box set celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough 2003 album,

Taylor Swift would have had to play over 900 stadium shows to meet the ticket demand for her “Eras Tour,” which led to the surreal scene outside of Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field this weekend. The stadium itself has an estimated concert capacity of just under 70,000, and Swift is playing three concerts at the venue

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, May 2023 (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) News Rihanna Named Her Son After Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, A$AP Rocky Confirms on Child’s First Birthday After Rakim Athelaston Mayers’ name was revealed by tabloids, Rocky proudly announced, “‘WU TANG IZ 4 DA CHUREN 🤲’ HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO MY 1st BORN . RZA❤️.”

Two things you probably didn’t know about Ed Sheeran: He had a stutter as a kid, and he cured it by rapping along to Eminem. Sheeran developed the stutter after undergoing laser surgery to remove a birthmark from his face. “One day, they forgot to put the anesthetic on, and ever since then, I had

Kylie Minogue, photo by Edward Cooke News Kylie Minogue Announces New Album Tension The Australian superstar’s first studio LP since 2020 lands in September By Matthew Strauss May 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Kylie Minogue has announced a new album: Tension, the follow-up to 2020’s Disco, is out September 22 via BMG. The Australian

Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS A.C. Newman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The New Pornographers’ latest album, Continue as a Guest. Advertisement Related Video The singer-songwriter talks about still being surprised that he’s a working musician, the pros of not being tied to any specific decade or era, and Belle

Bashar Jackson aka Pop Smoke, January 2020 (Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images) News 18-Year-Old Confesses to Killing Pop Smoke He was one of five people arrested in connection with the 2020 home invasion, and because he was 15 years old at the time, faced juvenile charges By Allison Hussey May 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter An

Fast X may not be the penultimate entry in the Fast and Furious franchise after all. During a red carpet interview at the film’s world premiere in Rome, Vin Diesel appeared to confirm that Universal Pictures is considering a 12th movie. When the face of the franchise was asked about its future, Diesel initially said he wanted to

Overmono, photo by Elliott Morgan News 8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Overmono, RP Boo, Madison McFerrin, and More Also stream new releases from Oval, Midwife & Vyva Melinkolya, Lucy Liyou, Seán Barna, and Memotone By Jazz Monroe, Allison Hussey, and Evan Minsker May 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter With so much

BTS have unveiled their latest single, “The Planet,” an upbeat song celebrating Earth, written for the upcoming animated series Bastions. Listen to the song below. Featuring Korean lyrics about leaving the gray cities behind in favor of the moonlit majesty of nature, building to a climatic plea to save and protect the planet, the song

A peerless and incomparable artist who has stirred up a storm in Pop, Simo Naapuri captivates audiences with his electric appeal Hämeenlinna, Häme, Finland —May 17th, 2023 – A thriving and extraordinary melodymakar – Simo Naapuri is looking forward to mesmerizing audiences with his inventive composition talents. Hoping to work alongside like-minded artitsts as a

A light-hearted, hilarious take on the beloved genre sees ‘Thee Immortal Mr. Miraculous’ enchant audiences with a brilliant, refreshing release Norfolk, VA —May 12th, 2023 – Bringing an infectious, energetic, and distinctive original vibe to the world of Hip Hop and R&B, Thee Immortal Mr Miraculous is building a reputation which upholds his intriguing identity

Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Philippines — Glenn W Love Releases New Single “Baby Boomers Lament” A reflective and humorous song about the joys of aging This heartfelt tune takes listeners on a musical journey through the ups and downs of growing older. With poignant lyrics  catchy melody  and a solid rock beat, this track resonates deeply

Philadelphia, PA — Philadelphia-based Electronic Rock duo, The Divys, have released their new single, “Every Road Leads Back To You,” a song that will transport you back to the golden age of MTV and 1980s New Wave. If it’s true what’s old is new again, and if you’re a fan of 80s music, The Divys

Loretta Lynn (Photo by Jay West/WireImage). News Posthumous Loretta Lynn Book Announced A Song and a Prayer includes lyrics inspired by Lynn’s writing sessions with artist, co-author, and ordained minister Dr. Kim McLean By Madison Bloom May 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter A new book by late country legend Loretta Lynn will be published