A couple of days ago, Madonna confirmed her long-teased plans to release a new album called Confessions II this summer. The new album is the sequel to her 2005 LP Confessions On A Dance Floor, the last truly beloved Madonna album. Once again, Madonna recorded it with dance producer Stuart Price. Today, she shares its… The post Madonna – “I …

Even if you say you’re very sorry for adapting Nazi imagery and making a song called “Heil Hitler,” certain European countries might not be eager to invite you in. That’s the lesson that Kenye West is learning right now. West has a European stadium tour coming up, and he was initially announced as the headliner for all three nights of …

One week ago, the reunited Manchester indie rockers WU LYF released their long-awaited sophomore album A Wave That Will Never Break. It came out 15 years after their debut, and it’s fucking awesome. One week from today, WU LYF were scheduled to kick off their first North American tour in more than a decade. People were psyched for it. I’ve …

The singer looks like Walter White. That’s my big takeaway from the Joel Wilson-directed video for Australian band the Jungle Giants’ new single “A Moment Like That.” To be clear: Lead Jungle Giant Sam Hales doesn’t need to look like Bryan Cranston’s Breaking Bad antihero. He doesn’t have that craggy face or that cold stare.… The post The Jungle Giants …

Indie rock bands aren’t the only acts who release a whole flood of advance singles before dropping their albums. Right now, Ashley McBryde, one of the greatest artists currently working in the Nashville country system, is using the same rollout strategy. McBryde has a new album called Wild coming out next month. I’ve heard it,… The post Ashley McBryde – …

Multi-platinum rapper Future is back in the headlines as he faces a new legal battle over his growing family tree. A Florida woman, Layla Sanad, has officially filed a paternity… The post Rapper Future Faces New Paternity Suit Over Alleged 9th Child appeared first on .

Former news anchor and breast cancer survivor Katie Couric is using her platform to demand answers as medical data reveals a staggering increase in cancer diagnoses among young people. During… The post “WTF Is Going On?”: Katie Couric Raises Alarm Over Skyrocketing Cancer Rates in Young Adults appeared first on .

In 1996, the larger-than-life underground noise-rock goblins known as the Butthole Surfers randomly scored a freak alt-rock chart-topper with “Pepper,” a psychedelic half-rap experiment that sounded a lot like the music Beck was making around that time. The success of “Pepper” didn’t lead to any further success for the Buttholes, and the song plays a… The post S.G. Goodman Shares …

It’s finally happening. After years of eligibility and two failed nominations, British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Metalheads worldwide have taken offense to the Hall’s past Maiden snubs. In 2023, frontman Bruce Dickinson said that the Hall was “an utter and complete load of bollocks” and that he didn’t …

LA-based musician Oxis is a prolific powerhouse. The marine-themed electronica act, whose tracks are all named after sea creatures, released her eighth full-length album Oxis 8 this past January. She’s already back with two new singles “Grey Mullet” and “Scup.” “Scup” starts off driven by acoustic guitar, until Oxis adds shuffling rhythmic embellishments, braiding the… The post Oxis – “Grey …