R&B Is ‘Back,’ But It Never Really Left: Giveon Review
The last time fans of R&B were as spoiled for choice as they are now, Ne-Yo was two-stepping across stages in his fedora singing “Closer.” On Tuesday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, nearly 6,000 fans packed the outdoor venue for the first night of Long Beach crooner Giveon’s sold-out, two-night hometown tour […]
EJAE, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami Perform ‘Golden’ On ‘Fallon’
For the past month and a half, Sony Pictures Animation’s Netflix film Kpop Demon Hunters has been an absolute juggernaut, dominating both the streamer’s native chart and, thanks to its banger of a soundtrack, the Billboard charts. Songs like “Golden”, “Your Idol”, “Soda Pop”, and “How It’s Done,” landed in the top ten of the […]
Dolly Parton’s Sister Says Singer Is OK After Health Post
Dolly Parton is facing a bump in the road at the moment, as the 79-year-old music icon is having some health troubles. Her sister Freida went as far as to take to Facebook to ask for some prayers, but the situation apparently isn’t as serious as that outreach made it seem. In an initial post […]
Sudan Archives 2026 North American Tour Dates Announced
Sudan Archives is dropping her new album, The BPM, in ten days, following the release of singles “Ms. Pac Man” and “Come And Find You.” Today, the rapper/violinist announced the dates for her 2026 North American tour. Kicking off on January 16 in Tuscon, Arizona, the tour is routed through all the usual big cities, […]
Austin City Limits Festival 2025 Review And Photos
Historically speaking, musicians use their platforms to make statements about political and social issues, so it stands to reason that a massive music festival could represent the ideal place to do it. This raised the question of whether that might be a theme during the first weekend (October 3 to 5) of the 23rd edition […]
Travis Barker Runs To His Own Tempo
Running and drumming overlap in more ways than one. Practice, rhythm, and tempo all play crucial roles in both; the former creates blisters on your feet, while the latter makes blisters on your hands. All this common ground isn’t lost on Travis Barker, Blink-182 drummer and pop-punk’s figurehead in demand. He initially got into running […]
JID Rolls In His ‘Sk8’ Video Featuring Ciara & Earthgang
Atlanta’s roller rink culture takes the center stage in JID’s new video for “Sk8” featuring Ciara and Earthgang, as the four ATLiens show off their slickest moves on the hardwood while evoking Peach State staples like Cascade Skating, Golden Glide, Skate Towne USA, and Sparkles Family Fun Center. Naturally, some of the city’s coldest teams […]
Justin Bieber’s New ‘Bad Honey’ Video Is A Casual Vibe
In support of his recent albums Swag and Swag II, Justin Bieber has shared a handful of videos. They’ve all been pretty low-key, mostly just sharing slices of his life. The same is true of the new visual for “Bad Honey.” The video sees Bieber hanging out in a club, rocking cozy-looking hoodies and sipping […]
Pooh Shiesty Released From Prison After Three Years
Pooh Shiesty is back home. The “Back In Blood” rapper has been seen on social media celebrating his freedom alongside colleagues like Big30 and K Carbon after being released from prison. He was released after three years, having been sentenced in April 2022 to 63 months in prison; including time served since his original arrest […]
Young Thug Announces ‘Hometown Hero’ Benefit Concert In ATL
Young Thug’s new album Uy Scuti is out now after being pushed back a week to not conflict with Cardi B’s Am I The Drama?, so what’s next for the Atlanta trap pillar’s comeback? Well, how about a benefit concert in his hometown to celebrate his Hometown Hero status? That concert will take place on […]