Music

Kara Jackson, photo by Lawrence Agyei News Kara Jackson Announces Debut Album, Shares Video for New Song “Pawnshop”: Watch Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? features the Chicago-based musician’s excellent single “Dickhead Blues” By Evan Minsker February 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Kara Jackson, the Chicago-based singer-songwriter and former National Youth

Manchester Orchestra have readied The Valley of Vision, a new album that doubles as a virtual reality film. The project begins streaming on March 10th, and today, the band have shared the new song “Capital Karma.” Produced by singer Andy Hull and guitarist Robert McDowell, The Valley of Vision strays from Manchester Orchestra’s usual alternative rock sound in

An artist who minces no words, and knows the true value of unfiltered, original Hip Hop music, ShanEye marks his astounding resurgence to the Hip Hop world Fort Collins, CO — ShanEye is no stranger to sculpting powerful and impactful Hip Hop music that truly reverberates amidst audiences. With tracks such as, “Sith Lord Pimp”

A Soundtrack in Search of a Movie The new album from bassist / keyboardist / producer Alan Goldsher Chicago, IL — Rewind back to 1973. Then fast forward to 2036. Then rewind back to 1982. Then fast forward ahead to 2009. Then rewind back to 1991. Then come home to 2023. Then go back to

Flea (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) News Flea Announces New Podcast This Little Light Thundercat, Patti Smith, Rick Rubin, and Margo Price are among the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist’s first guests By Evan Minsker February 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Flea is getting into the podcast game. The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Atoms for

Nearly 30 years after Bill Watterson’s final Calvin and Hobbes comic strip ran in thousands of newspapers, the elusive cartoonist is returning with a new book called The Mysteries, set to be published on October 10th via Andrews McMeel Publishing. Created by Watterson in close collaboration with caricaturist John Kascht, the graphic novel was several

A-Trak (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Spotify), Ric Wilson (Michael Salisbury), Chromeo (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Spotify) News Ric Wilson, Chromeo, and A-Trak Share New Song “Pay It No Mind”: Watch the Video The inaugural collaborative single from Wilson, A-Trak, David “Dave 1” Macklovitch, and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel By Evan Minsker February 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter

Origins is a recurring series giving artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Michael Goldwasser of Easy Star All-Stars digs into their cover of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream.” Reggae group Easy Star All-Stars have released a new cover of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream,” which features Alex Lifeson of

King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa — In 2023, the team was united once again for the release of EP This 1 is 4. Having gone through life challenges, they united again in music to release a 5 track EP, on which they featured 2 more international artists Breana Mari (Love Pulse) on Where

Rising independent Christian artist Ibabylon is paving his way to success with his creative fusions and characteristic ethos Portland, Oregon — Ibabylon is a skilled and rising star in Christian Electronic music, who continues to touch hearts and minds with his unique craft. By contrasting two beloved genres, the genius artist composes tracks that have

Damon Albarn and Gorillaz, August 2022 (Per Ole Hagen/Redferns) News Gorillaz Movie Not Moving Forward at Netflix, Says Damon Albarn An animated feature starring the cartoon band is apparently in limbo after the streamer’s withdrawal By Jazz Monroe February 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter An animated movie from Gorillaz creators Jamie Hewlett and Damon

Pentatonix have just announced the next leg in their ongoing “World Tour”: a series of North American dates featuring support from Lauren Alaina (get tickets here). From August to September, the a cappella pop group will perform at 24 amphitheaters across the country. Read more about the upcoming tour below. What Is Pentatonix’s Next Tour?

Little Simz on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, February 2023 (Gail Schulman/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) News Little Simz Performs “Heart on Fire” on Colbert: Watch She played the No Thank You song with the Harlem Gospel Choir, B String Quartet, and members of the Late Show Band By Nina Corcoran

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have returned with “Nadja,” another look at their upcoming double album V. Listen to the single below. “Nadja” pulls the curtain back on UMO’s usual dense instrumentation, instead focusing on singer/multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson’s voice and guitar. The melancholy track serves as a sequel of sorts to previous single “Layla”; both songs come with

‘GenReality’ Pronounced: /ˈZHän re·al·i·ty is an album like no other Peabody, MA — Titled, ‘GenReality: Volume 1,’ the artist’s bold new record is the answer to what the music world needs. The focal point of the new album is explained in the fitting title, “Genre-Reality.” Through its catchy title, the record itself spans a mix

With memorable lyrical arrangements, intricately woven melodies, and a gripping set of arrangements, Moonlight Rhythm Society is building on a unique roster Uplifting audiences with their catchy and cleverly composed blends, Moonlight Rhythm Society are hoping that their inventive and vivid new release finds its own fanbase. Titled ‘Tampico Shuffle,’ the powerful record intricately spins

Jayda G, photo by Nabil Elderkin News Jayda G Announces New Album Guy, Shares Video for New Song “Circle Back Around”: Watch The producer and DJ’s full-length effort arrives in June via Ninja Tune By Matthew Strauss February 20, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Producer and DJ Jayda G has announced the new album Guy,

You can hate thank Lin Manuel Miranda for making actors think they need to rap to get their points across. The latest victim? Hamilton alum Ariana DeBose, who opened the 2023 BAFTA Awards with a clumsy musical salute to the biggest women in film. “All the ladies in the room/ Supporting and leading/ All here, I presume,”

Burna Boy performing at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) News Watch Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems Perform at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game The three Nigerian artists took turns singing their own singles onstage By Matthew Ismael Ruiz February 19, 2023 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us, Season 1 Episode 6, “Kin.”] One of the best aspects of The Last of Us is how grounded the series is in the realities of life for its characters. After last week’s installment, no one could ever accuse this show of skimping on fungal-zombie-related