Australian producer Hayden James and Swedish dance duo Icona Pop have collaborated on a new single, “Right Time.” The song captures the feeling of the dance floor during this time of isolation, and the music video, directed by Icona Pop‘s Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo, follows suite: It sees the …
Read More »Wheatus Share Massive 'Teenage Dirtbag' Cover Played by Fans in Quarantine
Nineties alt-rock outfit Wheatus have shared a gigantic musical collage of fans performing the band’s timeless ode to adolescent angst, “Teenage Dirtbag.” The video is the result of the Quaranteenage Dirtbag Challenge, which Wheatus frontman Brendan Brown announced in March after the band was forced to cancel some 20th-anniversary touring …
Read More »Midland Talk 'Tiger King,' Texas on Chris Shiflett Podcast
The members of Midland and Chris Shiflett do their best to cope with technological limitations in a new episode of the Walking the Floor podcast, recorded remotely on a Zoom call during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, all four participants were in different spots — Shiflett at his home base …
Read More »See Chvrches Perform 'Elite' Hit 'Forever' on 'Fallon'
Chvrches delivered a socially distanced performance of their song “Forever” — recently featured in the Netflix hit Elite — on Friday’s episode of The Tonight Show. Although the Chvrches members were in separate homes, Lauren Mayberry and company came together virtually for a colorful, cohesive rendition that provided the surprise …
Read More »Jessie Ware Gets Campy and Coy on New Song 'Ooh La La'
British singer Jessie Ware unveiled a delightfully coy new tack, “Ooh La La,” from her upcoming album, What’s Your Pleasure? out June 19th. “Ooh La La” boasts a busy and boisterous disco vibe as an array of synths, guitars, kitchen-sink percussion and other atmospheric flourishes spring up around the central …
Read More »Beastie Boys Set SiriusXM Virtual Town Hall Hosted by LL Cool J on Rock the Bells Radio
Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock will stage a SiriusXM virtual town hall hosted by LL Cool J to mark the group’s Spike Jonze-directed documentary Beastie Boys Story, which premieres Friday on Apple TV+. The virtual town hall — with Mike D, Ad-Rock and LL Cool J all chatting from …
Read More »Hayley Williams Releases Second 'Petals for Armor' EP, New Single 'Dead Horse'
Hayley Williams has officially released the second part of her Petals for Armor project. The five-track EP contains four songs that Williams previously released — “Roses/Lotus/Iris/Violet,” “Why We Ever,” “Over Yet” and “My Friend” — as well as a new track, “Dead Horse.” “PFA II is the perfect interlude between …
Read More »'Earth Day Live' to Celebrate 50th Earth Day With Star-Studded Lineup
Earth Day Live, a three-day livestream commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will be held this year as part of efforts to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, organized by youth climate activists, features a star-studded lineup that includes Joaquin Phoenix, Moby, Patricia Arquette, Jane Fonda, …
Read More »David Guetta to Stream Live Performance for COVID-19 Relief
David Guetta will livestream a two-hour performance from an undisclosed Miami location to raise money for four organizations battling the coronavirus pandemic. The EDM giant — who was slated to headline Miami’s Ultra Music Festival in March before the dance fest became the first major U.S. festival canceled due to …
Read More »Metal Drum God Dave Lombardo on Life in Quarantine
As the world fights a pandemic, we’ve been reaching out to some of our favorite artists to get their takes on these unprecedented times. Here’s what the metal-and-beyond percussion legend — one of RS’ 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, who’s currently playing with the reunited Misfits and Suicidal Tendencies, …
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