You can hear them becoming the National in real time. That picture of Matt Berninger on the cover is a little blurry, which feels right because the band as we now know them wouldn’t properly come into focus until the next album. But on Alligator, the suave and mangy masterpiece they released 20 years ago this Saturday, it’s happening before …

It seems safe to assume that, here in 2025, you were not eagerly anticipating a new dance remix of Band Of Horses’ oft-synched indie-rock power ballad “The Funeral.” Nonetheless, 19 years after the song’s inclusion on the group’s Sub Pop debut album Everything All The Time, “The Funeral” has received a “2025 edit” by the Bay Area DJ-producer Gryffin. Crying …

“SHECK WES AIN’T A MUHFUCKIN’ JOOOOOOKE!” Remember that? That was a good time. New York rapper and Travis Scott protege Sheck Wes dropped his gut-rumbling anthem “Mo Bamba” in 2017, and he followed it with the 2018 album Mudboy. He also got accused of physical abuse and stalking and arrested on weapon and drug charges, which is not fun. Since …

Denver indie-poppers Tennis, the duo of married couple Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, released their debut single “Baltimore” in 2010. That means they’ve been a band for 15 years — longer than most actual tennis careers. They’re ready to call it a day. Right now, Tennis are announcing a grand farewell. They had already announced plans to release Face Down …

Quavo and Lil Baby are putting on for the city once again with their powerful new collab “Legends,” released via Quality Control Music and Motown Records. The track marks Quavo’s… The post Quavo and Lil Baby Link Up for Triumphant New Single “Legends” appeared first on .

As far as we know, Justin Vernon is not a father. He’s a pretty private person, so it’s hard to say for certain. But he’s been doing a lot of press behind his extremely good new Bon Iver album SABLE, fABLE, as well as the one bazillion brand collaborations associated with the LP, and he hasn’t said anything about any …

On this day in Hip Hop history, the cult classic comedy Friday soundtrack was released by 550 Music and Epic Records. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200… The post Today In Hip Hop History: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for ‘Friday’ Turns 30 Years Old! appeared first on .

Okay Issa Rae going into her sci-fi bag. The Insecure creator is set to star in an upcoming episode of Netflix’s Black Mirror, adding her signature charm to the anthology… The post Issa Rae Joins ‘Black Mirror’ Cast in High-Tech Hollywood Thriller Episode appeared first on .

21 Savage recently unveiled a fresh look that paid tribute to a classic ‘90s style made famous by Snoop Dogg—and the West Coast legend couldn’t help but show his appreciation.… The post SEE IT: Snoop Dogg Approves 21 Savage’s Nostalgic Throwback Hairstyle appeared first on .

50 Cent has some surprising views on Diddy’s upcoming legal strategy. He even gave a rare piece of advice as the embattled and disgraced music mogul faces a potential life… The post 50 Cent Dishes Diddy Could Beat Fed Case With Smart Legal Move appeared first on .