In August, Paz Lenchantin announced her new solo album Triste and shared the lead single “Hang Tough.” Shortly after the release, the former Pixies bassist was accused of plagiarism by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil for their 1978 Brazilian classic “Cálice.” Now, “Hang Tough” has been removed from streaming.

Ace Frehley, the iconic original guitarist for KISS, has died. Frehley’s Spaceman persona was a crucial part of the KISS mystique during the band’s peak years, and his 1978 cover of Hello’s disco hit “New York Groove” is easily the best and biggest song from any of KISS members’ solo endeavors. Last week his remaining 2025 tour dates were canceled …

Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album People Watching. The annual award is given to best album released by a musical act from the UK or Ireland, as determined by a panel of music industry figures. One of those judges, BBC DJ Sian Eleri, said People Watching had “cohesion, character, and ambition” and felt like a …

Today, Swedish band Girl Scout announced their debut album Brink, out in March, with the bright indie-pop single “Same Kids.” If you’re an Alvvays fan then this will definitely be worth checking out. Their first album, which comes after a trilogy of EPs, was worked on with Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Snail Mail) and stands as a checkpoint at the edge …

Almost exactly a year ago, the Cure returned with the surprisingly great Songs Of A Lost World, their first new album in 16 years. A few months later, they enlisted artists like Four Tet, Orbital, Chino Moreno, Mura Masa, Mogwai, and many more for a massive remix album. Around the time Songs Of A Lost World dropped, Robert Smith teased …

Sometimes you don’t need that many words to capture a heavy emotion. On “Lightrope,” the latest single from Kansas City-based musician 1010benja, words swiftly sputter out alongside bombastic drums and tinny guitar glitches. Certain phrases make it to the surface: “It’s surreal,” “It feels for real,” “I’m going home.” It’s an intoxicating composition that captures the thrill of a return. …

The most iconic Latina queens of the Drag Race franchise will compete in a competition of their own: Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale. The post ‘Drag Race México: Latina Royale’ is Coming — Here’s What We Know appeared first on Remezcla.

The NFL Latino Youth Honors recognizes high school seniors who excel academically and in football, but also contribute to our communities. The post NFL & Hispanic Heritage Foundation Announce Third Annual ‘Latino Youth Honors’ Initiative appeared first on Remezcla.

The hugely influential Harlem rapper Big L was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1999. He was 24 when he lost his life, which means he’s been dead for longer than he was ever alive. Big L never found stardom in his lifetime, but he’s been a cult hero ever since his passing. His posthumous album The Big Picture came …