The metal world has been shaken since the unexpected death of Brent Hinds earlier this week. The former Mastodon lead guitarist and co-vocalist was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after he parted ways with the band in a way that resulted in lots of drama. Mastodon paid tribute to him last night at the Alaska State Fair, which …

Matthew McConaughey has a new book called Poems & Prayers arriving next month, and yesterday he revealed the special guests for his upcoming book tour. The Interstellar star will be joined by Zach Bryan, John Mayer, Jon Bon Jovi, and more on select dates.

On Thursday, BigXthaPlug was supposed to celebrate the release of his third studio album I Hope You’re Happy, a foray into country. However, the Dallas rapper was arrested for marijuana possession (less than two ounces) and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Real Estate are getting ready to celebrate 11 years and seven months of their album Atlas with an unorthodox anniversary tour, because why not? However, it turns out Julian Lynch won’t be playing guitar for those shows, as he has announced he’s leaving the indie rock group.

Today, alt-metal legends Deftones released their first album in five years, private music. As a result of that, frontman Chino Moreno has been doing some press, which has given fans some clarity on things like Stephen Carpenter’s absence from tours and the fate of their unfinished album Eros.

I mean… sure. Why not? Via Instagram, appliance manufacturer Whirlpool is giving away a limited edition Front Load Washer (capitalization theirs) that plays Outkast’s Stankonia hit “So Fresh, So Clean.” Get it? Ha ha. Big Boi, the far thirstier and more brand-friendly half of Outkast, is on board to promote this initiative, which is designed to showcase Whirlpool’s FreshFlow™ Vent …

It was a harrowing sight: a man brutally beating a woman in the audience at Rüfüs Du Sol’s Rose Bowl show last Saturday, allegedly provoked by a spilled drink. The victim, Shelby Elston of Phoenix, announced her plans to sue the attacker, who she believed had been identified through some crowdsourced detective work helped along by a viral video of …

Lil Nas X was arrested for battery of a police officer and hospitalized for a possible overdose early Thursday morning after being found walking down the middle of LA’s Ventura Boulevard wearing nothing but his underwear and cowboy boots. It looks like he’ll be staying behind bars for at least a few more days. TMZ reports that because LNX, real …

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to members on Spotify and Apple Music, …

Very few sounds are more soothing to me than Jenny Marie Sabel’s voice. Together with Eirik Vildgren under the Konradsen name, Sabel has spent years narrating some of the most gorgeous warm-blanket music on Earth. Today they’ve offered up another wonderful track.