It has been nearly five years futuristic pop experimenter Arca released kiCK iiiii, her most recent album. In the time since then, Arca has released a bunch of singles, like “Puta,” “Sola,” and the Tokischa collab “Chama.” She has also done some big remixes and production jobs, including on Madonna’s new album Confessions II. Today, Arca finally announces plans for …

The notorious “Drake Curse” has claimed another major casualty. Canadian rap superstar Drake lost a staggering $1.5 million (£1.1 million) bet after backing Argentina to defeat Spain in the 2026… The post Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet as Spain Claims World Cup Glory appeared first on .

When Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter takes the stage in the Big Apple, it isn’t just a concert—it’s a cultural shift. Following his historic run of sold-out performances at Yankee Stadium celebrating… The post JAY-Z Proves He Is Still the King of New York—and the Numbers Prove It appeared first on .

The Queens-based musician James Palko is a busy man. Until recently, Palko played bass in Taking Meds. These days, he leads the power-pop Pretty Rude, who released their debut album Ripe last year. He also releases music under the name Jimmy Montague; his album Tomorrow’s Coffee came out in 2024. And Palko has yet another project, Film Major, who dropped …

This past Saturday, Pulp celebrated Rough Trade’s 50th Birthday at London’s Royal Festival Hall. They played all the tracks from their latest album More, which came out last year and was their first release on Rough Trade after Pulp signed with the label in 2024. The post Pulp Play “Wickerman” For The First Time In 15 Years appeared first on …

Back in February, Northern California-born, Hudson Valley-based singer-songwriter Meg Lui was announced as the latest artist to join Sufjan Stevens’ Asthmatic Kitty Records. That news came packaged with her debut single “Gone Girl.” Today, she’s released a new single “Elvis Queen,” which announces her forthcoming debut album Instant Validation. The post Meg Lui Announces Debut Album <em>Instant Validation</em> Produced By Sufjan …

It was only the beginning of one of the weirdest and most uneven spectacles FIFA has ever put on. The post The World Cup Finals Halftime Show And The Post Malone Pre-Show Were Absurd appeared first on Stereogum.

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Those “Old Kanye” numbers are still moving. The artist, now known as Ye, just wrapped up a couple of new diamond certifications. “Gold Digger” and “Heartless” were the two singles… The post Ye Adds Two New Diamond Certifications to Legendary Career Run appeared first on .

Heads up, it will soon cost more to stream your favorite songs on Apple Music. The individual plan for Apple Music in the U.S. will cost you $11.99 and the… The post Apple Music Increases Subscription Costs Due to Licensing Fees appeared first on .