Melina Duterte, better known to most of us as Jay Som, is a hugely prolific collaborator. She’s produced tons of records for tons of other artists, including new joints from Whitmer Thomas, Hatchie, and her own backing band Fime. She’s got her own backing-band history, too, playing with boygenius during their big-time tour a couple of years ago. Later this …

Two weeks ago, I saw Turnstile headline a huge show in Richmond. It was fucking awesome, and I did not get pepper-sprayed. (Shout out anyone who did, though.) A Turnstile live show is an amazing thing. Huge crowds show up, ready to explode, and the band finds ways to direct all that energy, sometimes in different directions. Over a bunch …

In August, the Smashing Pumpkins announced that they would be performing in India for the first time. In a now deleted post, the group shared exclusively via FaceBook they had to cancel those shows. The shows, which were supposed to take place on 10/11 at Terraform Arena in Bengaluru and 10/12 Jio World Garden in Mumbai, are not listed among …

Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl era is in full swing, and the pop superstar stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about it. There was lots to discuss — the album, her engagement announcement, Selena Gomez’s wedding — and she also ended up praising Jonny Greenwood’s One Battle After Another score.

Certain kinds of music feel ancient. When I listen to the old British folk albums that loom over Hannah Frances’ songs like guiding spirits, it makes sense to me that they were made decades ago, an ocean away. Pentangle, Fairport Convention, Shirley Collins, Nick Drake: It was as if these artists arrived at the tail end of a disappearing age, …

About a week ago, Bad Bunny was announced as the performer for next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Since then, various Republican operatives have been trying to rile people up and to make it all about them. Last week, Trump advisor and former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski called the booking “shameful” and said ICE agents would be at the Super …

Ticket prices for the Lakers’ final game of the season have surged from $80 to $445, according to TickPick, after LeBron James hinted at a major decision. The sudden spike… The post Lakers Ticket Prices Skyrocket Amid LeBron James Retirement Speculation appeared first on .

Following a powerful freestyle on Sway In The Morning over Redman’s “Tonights Da Night,” Aklesso returns with “Range!,” featuring Zaytoven collaborator 1K Phew and We The Revolt’s Reconcile. The Darrel… The post Aklesso Drops “Range!” Featuring 1K Phew and Reconcile, Marking New Era Under Darkchild’s Alienz Alive appeared first on .

Hip hop legend and cultural truth-teller Ice Cube has released “Before Hip Hop (Premix),” an explosive collaboration featuring LL COOL J and Chuck D of Public Enemy. The track reimagines… The post Ice Cube Unites LL COOL J and Chuck D for Explosive “Before Hip Hop (Premix)” appeared first on .

GRAMMY Award-winning and Diamond-certified artist Young Thug has announced his “Hometown Hero” benefit concert, set to take place Tuesday, December 16, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tickets go on… The post Young Thug Announces ‘Hometown Hero’ Benefit Concert in Atlanta appeared first on .