Teddy Swims On Going From Covers To Original Songs
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” is officially one of the biggest songs in Billboard Hot 100 history. For Swims, though, it started not with originals, but his YouTube covers that initially brought him attention. Now he admits it was a tough transition to get into writing his own songs. In a new interview with CBC’s Q, […]
Latin Mafia’s Take On Mental Health Is Changing Latin Music
“Have you gone to therapy today?” Latin Mafia asked in a recent Instagram story post with a link to their album. In addition to becoming the most exciting post-genre act out of Mexico City, the trio of brothers is removing the stigma against mental health in their songs. By being transparent about their own struggles […]
2 Chainz’s ‘Not The Same’ Video Recounts His Journey
In the latest single from his upcoming film Red Clay, 2 Chainz recruits R&B star Ne-Yo to help him recount his journey from rags to riches. “Not The Same” builds on a soulful loop, pairing 2 Chainz’s signature wit and storytelling with Ne-Yo’s emotive chorus. Meanwhile, the video for the song features the two stars […]
Sparkling Ice x Uproxx’s Rooftop Rager Just Shut Down NYC
The party that had NYC buzzing this weekend? It happened before the Governors Ball festival gates even opened. Sparkling Ice and Uproxx shut down the Lower East Side as part of the Sparkling Sessions 2.0 Tour, pregaming the East Coast’s biggest music event with an unforgettable rooftop rager that hosted the city’s R&B lovers and cultural […]
2025 BET Awards Winners: Kendrick Lamar, Doechii
Ahead of the 2025 BET Awards, the network promised its biggest show ever, and by most accounts, that’s exactly what it delivered on Monday (June 9). In addition to honoring some of Black entertainment’s Ultimate Icons and presenting a huge slate of performers, the show offered a buzzy, well-produced affair, with few faux pas (although […]
Raye On Amy Winehouse Comparisons And Mark Ronson
Raye is one of the biggest UK music stars to emerge in recent years, and all the while, she has faced comparisons to another icon from the area: the late Amy Winehouse. That is part of the reason why, Raye admits, she was hesitant to work with Mark Ronson, a noted Winehouse collaborator with whom […]
Shaboozey Reacts To Spotify’s Billions Plaque
Back in December 2024, Shaboozey hit a milestone that most musicians will never get to enjoy: One of his songs, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” eclipsed 1 billion streams on Spotify. Now, Spotify has honored him for the achievement and the moment made him emotional. This past weekend, Shaboozey was performing at Spotify House in Nashville. […]
Conan Gray Kisses Role Model At Governors Ball 2025: Video
Maine-born musician Role Model is on the rise, and as he’s been out on the road, he has developed a fun concert tradition: While performing his biggest song, “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,” he invites somebody to join him on stage and dance during the bridge. It’s usually an ordinary member of the audience, […]
Mk.gee Ignored The Algorithm & Still Headlined Gov. Ball
“MGK? Like Machine Gun Kelly?” “No, no,” I would respond with a chuckle. “Mk.gee, like Mick-ghee, the clarified butter.” From the end of 2023 until about November of 2024, this was a conversation that would ensue immediately after someone asked me what music I was enjoying. When promotional copies of Mk.gee’s February 2024 LP, Two-Star […]
Here Is Olivia Rodrigo’s Governors Ball 2025 Setlist
The 2025 Governors Ball festival came and went this past weekend. The fest wasn’t without issue, as some sets were delayed or canceled entirely due to weather. The artists that did manage to perform, though, made the most of their time on stage. That includes Saturday (June 7) headliner Olivia Rodrigo, who closed out the […]