Jason Aldean announces his return in “We Back,” the lead single from the country superstar’s new album 9. As the title indicates, the upcoming release — due November 22nd — is Aldean’s ninth studio effort. “We Back” is quintessential Aldean, a mix of progressive production touches and fist-pumping blue-collar imagery. …
Read More »Frankie Cosmos' 'Close It Quietly' is a Tour de Force Songwriting Binge
“The world is crumbling and I don’t have much to say,” sings Greta Kline, leader of the band Frankie Cosmos, on the band’s new album. It’s a striking admission in a time when everyone else seems to be playing pundit in their own teapot echo chamber. And despite specializing in …
Read More »RS Charts: Taylor Swift Dethrones Young Thug on Artists 500
Taylor Swift ascended the throne of Rolling Stone‘s Artists 500 chart for the week of August 23rd through August 29th, while last week’s Number One, Young Thug, and, of course, Drake rounded out the Top Three. Swift’s total domination of the chart was a forgone conclusion, thanks to the release …
Read More »Watch Keith Urban Cover Taylor Swift's 'Lover'
Keith Urban is apparently a Taylor Swift fan. During the singer’s performance at the Washington State Fair he took the opportunity to unveil an impassioned cover of Swift’s “Lover,” off her recent album of the same name. Urban shared the cover on his Instagram page, writing, “Every now and then …
Read More »Velvet Negroni Bares a Trippy, Trap-Soul Heart on 'Neon Brown'
It’s hard to get a bead on exactly what Minneapolis-based Jeremy Nutzman is up to with Neon Brown, his second LP as Velvet Negroni, which is part of why it’s good. You could almost call its dreamy trap-soul “new age” if that didn’t suggest a yin-yoga chill at odds with …
Read More »Juvenile, Birdman Tap Lil Wayne for Laid-Back New Song 'Ride Dat'
Birdman and Juvenile reunite with Lil Wayne for their smooth new song “Ride Dat.” The track, produced by Cash Money Records’ in-house producer DRoc, finds the trio exchanging verses over pillowy jazz piano, DJ scratches and a laid-back, sub-bass-heavy beat. Lil Wayne pops up in the final section, firing off …
Read More »Hear Pusha T's New Kanye West-Produced Song 'Sociopath'
Pusha T teams with frequent producer Kanye West on his minimal, droning new song “Sociopath.” Throughout the track, the GOOD Music rapper takes a laid-back approach — shouting out a woman’s exquisite taste and marveling over charcuterie boards — over echoing vocals, 808-styled cowbell and booming synth-bass. “New jewelries/ New …
Read More »Alessia Cara Drops Throwback Summer Jam 'Okay Okay'
Alessia Cara has unveiled a late-summer jam in “Okay Okay,” the latest track from her forthcoming EP This Summer, dropping September 6th. The track takes the standard “loving yourself” theme and gases it up to something refreshingly funky, with Cara exhibiting no shame or modesty over her accomplishments. “I’m a million-trick …
Read More »Lykke Li on Her Debut Yola Fest: 'I Think It's a Beautiful Opportunity'
Lykke Li didn’t always intend to host her own music festival. But when she partnered with her friend Yola Jimenez to form a mezcal company – based on a family recipe from Jimenez’s Oaxacan grandfather – the two began to promote it by hosting “informal music gatherings” at Li’s house. …
Read More »Clairo, Mura Masa Warp Time in 'I Don't Think I Can Do This Again' Video
Clairo and producer Mura Masa have teamed up for their new video “I Don’t Think I Can Do This Again.” The clip, directed by Thomas Hardiman, features some trippy visuals, pairing slow-motion footage of kids in the countryside with a plethora of warping effects to create some mind-bending imagery. “This …
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