The hip hop community is witnessing a fiery exchange between media heavyweights DJ Akademiks and Ebro Darden as the arrival of Drake’s latest project approaches. Tensions spiked following rumors regarding… The post DJ Akademiks v. Ebro as Iceman Release Hits Fever Pitch appeared first on .

Coachella’s closing weekend on April 19 delivered one of its most talked-about scenes when Young Thug turned his set into an unexpectedly personal spotlight for Mariah the Scientist. During his… The post Young Thug Brought Mariah the Scientist onstage at Coachella, Calls Her “Wife” appeared first on .

Los Angeles authorities have taken 21-year-old singer d4vd, whose real name is David Burke, into custody in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The arrest took place… The post From Missing Person to Murder Charge: Timeline Leading to d4vd’s Arrest appeared first on .

Ten years ago today, on April 21, 2016, the world lost Prince, a once-in-a-generation force who refused to stay within any boundary set for him. A decade later, what he created… The post Prince 10 Years Later: A Purple Legacy That Will Never Fade appeared first on .

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Over the weekend, the Rainbow Bar & Grill on West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip held a 54th anniversary show with Alien Ant Farm, LA Guns, Pentagram, and Boy Hits Car (of car hits venue fame). In the parking lot, AAN performed their famous cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” and they were joined by Corey Feldman. The post Alien Ant Farm …

In March, Office Dog released “Front Row Seat,” and we liked the song a lot. Now the Auckland indie rockers are announcing their sophomore effort, Prime Corner, arriving in June. Today we get to hear the infectious second single “Gold Things.” “This song is about getting what you’ve wanted, or reaching a place you’ve seen off… The post Office Dog Announce …

Over the weekend, the Strokes ended their Coachella set with a video condemning US actions in Iran and Gaza. Today, frontman Julian Casablancas appeared on the newest episode of SubwayTakes and used the opportunity to call out American Zionists. The post Julian Casablancas Sounds Off On American Zionists On SubwayTakes appeared first on Stereogum.

The Nashville country-rock trio Styrofoam Winos are beloved by figures like MJ Lenderman and Bonnie “Prince” Billy and me. When the group announced their new album Any River last month, they released “Pearls,” a delightful, propulsive tune sung by Lou Turner. “Next Thing,” the next thing the Winos are sharing from the record, is helmed… The post Styrofoam Winos – …

Rare DM, the New York-via-Baltimore artist born Erin Hoagg, is getting ready to release her album Attention in a few weeks. After announcing the record last month with “Compliment,” today she’s back with another new single called “Honey.” Where the former song leaned into party-primed electroclash revivalism, “Honey” takes things down a notch into a… The post Rare DM – …