Within the independent music world, there’s been a growing enthusiasm this year for Historic New Jersey, a recording collective and/or record label in Philadelphia making retro-tinted pop-rock, scrappy yet finely crafted, familiar but seemingly beamed in from an alternate timeline. The hype started to build in February, when Emily Moales graced us with her brilliant Star Moles album Highway To …

Tiger Woods will be staying out of the driver’s seat for quite some time. The 15-time major champion had his driver’s license suspended for five years Wednesday after reaching a… The post Tiger Woods’ Driver’s License Suspended For Five Years After Reaching Plea Deal In DUI Case appeared first on .

The club and R&B experimenter Kelela is a bit of a futurist. You could say that she’s really interested in whatever tomorrow brings. But right now, we get a fascinating chance to see her reach into her past. Kelela released her excellent album new avatar over the summer. To promote it, she recently stopped by LA’s Spotify Music Studios, and …

Sean “Diddy” Combs has seen his projected federal prison release date adjusted once again as he serves his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. According… The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Federal Prison Release Date Moved Up Again appeared first on .

Jodeci member Mr. Dalvin is asking fans across the world to send prayers to his longtime friend and fellow R&B legend Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins as the TLC singer recovers from… The post Jodeci’s Mr. Dalvin Asks Fans To Pray For TLC’s T-Boz Following Sickle Cell Crisis appeared first on .

One of the most potentially fascinating albums on the docket right now is ZIRP!, the new one that Brooklyn fuzz-guitar vets DIIV recorded with PC Music co-founder and Charli XCX collaborator A. G. Cook. At least in their press materials, DIIV are framing the record as part of a “New Alternative” movement that also includes acts like Slayyyter, Eartheater, and …

Salute to Lionel Richie who is headed back home after a stint in the ICU. According to People, Richie spent three days under a doctor’s care before being released and… The post Lionel Richie Released from ICU After Three Days appeared first on .

Kawhi, they got you bro. It’s ok. You won’t miss the $700K. Kawhi Leonard is speaking out after a judgment punished him, the Los Angeles Clippers, ownership, and staff for… The post Kawhi Leonard Issues a Statement After Fine For Role in Cap Swindle appeared first on .

On September 3, 1991, the Illtown trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled Tommy Boy debut, delivering the album that would take Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay… The post Today In Hip Hop History: Naughty By Nature Dropped Their Sophomore Self-Titled Album 35 Years Ago appeared first on .

The NBA has ruled against the Los Angeles Clippers following a yearlong salary cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard, according to sources cited by ESPN. The franchise will forfeit five… The post NBA Taxes Clippers With Five Draft Picks Over Salary Cap Circumvention Involving Kawhi Leonard appeared first on .