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Watch Lady Gaga Sing ‘Shallow’ And ‘You And I’ At Pennsylvania Biden Rally

“I’m gonna keep this very simple,” Lady Gaga said from the podium, addressing the crowd at a drive-in rally for former Vice President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh on Monday night (November 2). “If you believe in Joe Biden and you haven’t already voted, make...

Sufjan Stevens The Ascension

It’s now five years since the release of Carrie & Lowell, an album of such exquisite intimacy that felt perhaps the record Sufjan Stevens had been carrying all his life. In the years between there have been other projects – film soundtracks, singles and...

Songhoy Blues Optimisme

It’s impossible to separate Songhoy Blues and politics. Formed in 2012 as a direct result of being forced from their homes, after rebel jihadists took control of northern Mali and outlawed all music, the band were refugees in their own land when they attempted...

Lady Gaga Is ‘So Excited’ To Sing For You From A Biden/Harris Rally Stage

Election Day is less than 24 hours away, and Lady Gaga is hitting the campaign trail. Tonight (November 2) at 7 p.m. ET, the Chromatica queen will take the stage in Pittsburgh on behalf of former Vice President Joe Biden, complete with a performance...

From Reggaetón SpongeBob To Pop Smashes, Tainy Is ‘Going To Keep Pushing The Envelope’

By Lucas Villa Think of your favorite reggaetón track. Whether it’s a Wisin & Yandel cut from the genre’s 2000s breakthrough, like “Abusadora,” or a contemporary hit, like “Yo Perreo Sola” or “Callaíta,” Tainy has likely had a hand in it. When reggaetón was...

Lenny Kravitz explains why he dropped out of Marvin Gaye biopic

Lenny Kravitz has opened up about his involvement in one of several ill-fated biopics on soul legend Marvin Gaye. Cameron Crowe, Jamie Foxx, Scott Rudin and Dr. Dre have all reportedly been attached to projects telling the story of the late Motown icon at...

1919 frontman Rio Goldhammer running for Mayor of West Yorkshire

Rio Goldhammer, frontman of post-punks 1919, has announced his plan to run for Mayor of West Yorkshire. The vote for the position is set to take place on Thursday May 6, 2021, in line with a number of local elections across the UK. In...

Megan Thee Stallion teams up with DJ Chose for ‘THICK (Remix)’ – listen

Megan Thee Stallion has collaborated with DJ Chose on a new remix of his song ‘THICK’ – listen to the track below. READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion: “I’m really working on my dynasty right now” The rapper makes a guest appearance on the Houston...

Members of Anthrax, Mastodon and more pay tribute to Chris Cornell with Soundgarden cover

An all-star cast of metal bands have come together to pay tribute to Chris Cornell with a new Soundgarden cover. Members of Anthrax, Mastodon and Alice In Chains have shared the version of ‘Rusty Cage’, which comes with its own video. READ MORE: Nine spine-tingling...

Damon Albarn says artists “should be allowed” to perform during pandemic

Damon Albarn has shared his concerns about the live music industry in a new interview, stating his belief that artists should be permitted to continue performing as the coronavirus pandemic continues. READ MORE: How you can do your bit to help save the future...