Amanda Wicks
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Betty Davis, Iconic Funk Singer, Has Died
The vocalist and ex-wife of Miles Davis issued three 1970s albums that were appreciated long after they got released → Read More
George Crumb, Prolific Avant-Garde Composer, Dies at 92
The Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist explored the intersection of nature and sound throughout his six-decade career → Read More
Guns N’ Roses Share New Song “ABSUЯD”: Listen
Their first song in over a decade is a revamped Chinese Democracy outtake → Read More
Flock of Dimes: Head of Roses Album Review
Read Amanda Wicks’ review of the album. → Read More
Colter Wall: Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs Album Review
The Canadian country singer trades his solitary fare for a new set of stories, and a backing band that cuts in and out like a dance partner. → Read More
Kenny Rogers Dead at 81
Country music legend whose career spanned almost six decades has passed away from natural causes → Read More
Leif Vollebekk: New Ways Album Review
Conceived as a companion piece to 2017’s Twin Solitude, the Canadian songwriter’s third album is a dialogue with the person he’s been. → Read More
Lil Bub, Famous Internet Cat, Dead at 8
Bub worked with Steve Albini, Whoopi Goldberg, Run the Jewels, Andrew W.K., and more in her lifetime → Read More
JAY-Z Settles Roc Nation Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Iconix Brand Group sued JAY-Z and Roc Nation back in 2017 → Read More
Molly Sarlé: Karaoke Angel Album Review
Bridging the sepia warmth of Laurel Canyon with Appalachian folk, the Mountain Man singer’s solo debut revels in the magic of telling your own story. → Read More
Missy Elliott Releasing New Project Iconology Tonight
While she’s released a handful of songs in the past decade, it’s been 14 years since Missy Elliott has released a new album. This Friday (August 23), she returns with “a collection of new songs” called Iconology. “Let’s #ThrowItBack to a time when music just felt good and made us want to dance,” she wrote. Check out Missy’s announcement below. On Monday, August 26, Missy Elliott will be honored… → Read More
Chance the Rapper Mixtapes Acid Rap and 10Day Hit Streaming: Listen
The debut projects from Chance are available on Apple Music and Spotify for the first time ever → Read More
Beyoncé Finally Appears in New Lion King Trailer: Watch
Donald Glover, Eric André, John Oliver, and more also star in the 1994 Disney classic’s remake → Read More
Durand Jones & the Indications: American Love Call Album Review
If this Indiana soul band’s debut was the party, the strings come out for these songs about heartbreak and the hope in resilience. → Read More
Michael Chapman: True North Album Review
On his second album produced by Steve Gunn, the underground folk icon sings about age and regret with authority and grace. → Read More
Doug Paisley: Starter Home Album Review
Gracefully navigating the intersection of folk-rock and country, the gentle-voiced songwriter turns detailed images of domestic tranquility and promise into reflections on disappointment. → Read More
Meek Mill Enlists Former Nemesis Drake for New Album Championships
The record also features Cardi B, JAY-Z, Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, more → Read More
XXXTentacion New Album Skins Announced
The new posthumous album from the late rapper was released with no prior announcement → Read More
Migos’ Takeoff Releases New Solo Song “The Last Memory”: Listen
Migos’ Takeoff has released a new track called “The Last Memory.” It comes amid rumors that a solo album called The Last Rocket will arrive soon. Listen below. Takeoff is the latest member of the trio to release a solo project. Quavo’s new album QUAVO HUNCHO was released two weeks ago. Last year, Quavo and Travis Scott dropped their collaborative album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, while Offset… → Read More
Watch Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” Docuseries Trailer
R. Kelly is the subject of the new Lifetime docuseries, “Surviving R. Kelly.” Today, the official trailer has been released. Watch it below via Rolling Stone. The three-part series is air for three consecutive nights from January 3-5, 2019. It focuses on Kelly’s “inner world” and the many allegations about Kelly. Along with the docuseries, the network is reportedly planning a TV movie. Several… → Read More