Stormzy’s ‘Sorry Rach!’ Freestyle Video Returns To His Roots
Stormzy back! Big Mike’s newest release, a freestyle video called “Sorry Rach!” brings him back to his chest-beating roots, spitting a seemingly endless stream of witty boasts and brain bending double entendres over a straightforward beat. No frills, no fuss, no high-concept storytelling and world building, just good old-fashioned roadman raps in the style in […]
Sabrina Claudio Announces ‘Fall In Love With Her’ Album Date
In March, Sabrina Claudio shared the single “Need U To Need Me,” signaling the beginning of a new era. In addition, she announced her partnership with distributor EMPIRE, which she called “a blessing in my life.” Now, the “Better Version” singer is prepared to reveal the fruit of that partnership, in the form of her […]
The Best Needle Drops In A24’s Movies
Last month, A24 announced A24 Music, which is… we’re not sure, exactly. Could it be a record label? Or a dedicated streaming service for soundtracks and scores? There’s no details yet, and an Instagram post only says to “stay tuned.” But based on the indie studio’s track record of cinematic excellence, including a pair of […]
SZA Says She Owes Beyoncé Money Over ‘SOS’
Beyoncé has become a massively influential figure in R&B, pop, and beyond over the years, and that influence was felt on SZA’s album SOS, too, to the point where Beyoncé is actually owed some money over it. SZA knows this, but she says Beyoncé hasn’t actually gone as far as to demand compensation. As People […]
ASAP Rocky & Rihanna ‘Tired Of’ Keeping Pregnancy A Secret
In a night full of attention-grabbing moments at the Met Gala yesterday (May 5), Rihanna made perhaps the biggest headline of all when it was revealed that she’s pregnant with her and ASAP Rocky’s third child. Rocky, a co-chair of this year’s event, is elated to finally share the major news with the world. In […]
Sabrina Carpenter Credits Pharrell For No Pants At Met Gala
Yesterday’s (May 5) Met Gala was big: Rihanna’s pregnant! Plenty of other stars were on hand, too, including Sabrina Carpenter. As for her outfit, he pants-free look was inspired by Pharrell, in his capacity as Men’s Creative Director for Louis Vuitton. In an interview with Vogue (here’s a video), Carpenter explained: “This is Louis Vuitton, […]
What Songs Are In The ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer?
It’s bad news/good news/great news situation when it comes to Grand Theft Auto VI. The bad news: the game isn’t coming out until May 26, 2026. The good news: that gives developers more time to fine-tune what’s expected to challenge Grand Theft Auto V‘s record as the fastest-selling entertainment product in history. The great news: […]
Austin City Limits Fest 2025 Lineup Has Sabrina Carpenter
The Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 lineup is here! This year’s headliners for the Texas-based music festival, held in Zilker Park from October 3 to 5 and October 10 to 13, are Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, and Doechii. The lineup also features Feid, Cage The Elephant, T-Pain, […]
State Of Online Music Criticism
I don’t remember the first time I saw an Anthony Fantano video. Also known as “The Needle Drop” and “The Internet’s Busiest Music Nerd,” Fantano just showed up one day, about a decade or so ago, in my YouTube feed. (If you listen to music or search out music-related topics on the platform, he has […]
Nardwuar Is Getting A Pair Nike Dunks In His Signature Style
As sneaker collector culture has expanded over the past two decades, brands have likewise expanded their inspirations for the ostensible athletic shoes, drawing in high-profile figures from across the worlds of fashion and music. While the latter usually encompasses singers and rappers, a new music icon is soon to get his own sneaker from Nike: […]