Ariana Grande’s 2026 Tour Dates: ‘Eternal Sunshine’
Back in early 2024, Ariana Grande said of touring in support of Eternal Sunshine, “I would love to do shows. I love being on stage, I miss being on stage, I miss my fans so much, that’s the honest-to-God truth. […] It would obviously be shorter. If it were anything, it would be a littler […]
Boldy James Breaks Down His Detroit Legacy With Rémy Martin
Boldy James might be one of the most underrated pens in the rap game, but in Detroit, his name holds undeniable weight. He’s spent decades translating the grit and soul of Motor City into razor-sharp bars that blend with his steady, icy calm flow. And though he’s never chased trends, his sound has become one […]
Offset & YFN Lucci Get ‘Back In That Mode’ In A New Video
More than anything else, Offset’s new album Kiari is a display of the Atlanta rapper’s versatility. While there are plenty of swaggering, club friendly tracks like “Bodies” and “Professional,” he also gets vulnerable on ballads like “Never Let Go.” His latest video from the album is for “Back In That Mode” with YFN Lucci, which […]
Halsey’s 2025 & 2026 Tour Dates: ‘Back To Badlands’
Halsey’s career got off to a hot start with the 2015 debut album Badlands, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and established Halsey as a rising pop star to watch. That was ten years ago and now Halsey is celebrating with the Back To Badlands tour, which runs from this October to […]
Blood Orange Reminisces On The ‘Countryside’ In New Single
Over the past two months, Devonté Hynes has been rolling out songs from his new Blood Orange album, Essex Honey. June brought “The Field,” while July saw the release of “Mind Loaded” and “Somewhere In Between.” Now, with the release of Essex Honey just a couple of days away, Hynes releases “Countryside,” an ethereal track […]
Dominic Fike Takes A Bumpy Ride In ‘Great Pretender’ Video
Last week, Dominic Fike released Rocket, a 12-song mixtape following up on the Florida-born singer’s 2023 album, Sunburn. It’s okay if you missed it, because he’s circled back to release a video for its standout track, “Great Pretender,” an accusatory snipe undercutting a romantic partner who fakes their way through life for clout. “You’re a […]
‘Sound Check’ With Jeremy Hecht: D Smoke
With his new album Wake Up Supa, dropping today, Inglewood rapper D Smoke drops by our Sound Check studios to challenge his musical taste — and our host Jeremy Hecht’s ability to guess his lifetime anthem. Here’s how it works: Jeremy plays two songs for the guest artist, who has to choose one and explain […]
Drake & PartyNextDoor Share 19 ‘Somebody Loves Me’ Videos
Drake and PartyNextDoor seemed not to do very much promotion of their joint album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, after its release earlier this year. After it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Drake appeared to turn his attentions to teasing his upcoming album (tentatively titled Iceman) as he seeks to bounce back […]
Dua Lipa Announces ‘Radical Optimism’ Pop-Up Stores
In a few days, a new leg of Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour will descend upon North America, starting with two nights in Toronto at the top of September. To help make the occasion extra special, Lipa has announced today (August 27) that she is also launching a series of Radical Optimism Pop-Up Stores, presented […]
Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Sucker Free’ Video Takes It Back To The Myspace Days
In contrast with his last two videos — for “Sugar On My Tongue” and “Darling, I” — Tyler, The Creator’s video looks and feels relatively simple and lo-fi. However, it ties into the throwback themes of his new album, Don’t Tap The Glass, in a really elegant way. Those of us old enough to remember […]