Music

News Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens to Join Charli XCX on SNL They released “New Shapes” together last month By Allison Hussey December 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens will join Charli XCX on Saturday Night

News LCD Soundsystem Release Statement About Remaining Brooklyn Residency Dates They plan on completing their run at Brooklyn Steel, despite surging COVID-19 case numbers in New York By Allison Hussey December 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, June 2018 (Photo by Kieran Frost/Redferns) Facebook Twitter LCD Soundsystem have released a statement saying that

News Barack Obama’s Top Songs of 2021: Mitski, Mdou Moctar, Ms. Lauryn Hill, the War on Drugs, and More Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and Cardi B, Little Simz, Wye Oak, Yendry, and others also made some of the former President’s favorite music of the year By Matthew Strauss December 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter

News Bobby Shmurda Shares Video for New Song “Shmoney” with Quavo and Rowdy Rebel: Watch The rapper’s fourth new track of 2021 By Allison Hussey December 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter JN Facebook Twitter Bobby Shmurda has recruited Quavo and Rowdy Rebel for a new track titled “Shmoney.” Check out a video for the new single

News Longtime Roots Bassist Leonard “Hub” Hubbard Dies at 62 He joined the trailblazing hip-hop group in 1992, and left following a cancer diagnosis in 2007 By Madison Bloom December 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Leonard “Hub” Hubbard (Photo by Pete Mitchell/WireImage). Facebook Twitter Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, longtime member of the trailblazing Philadelphia hip-hop crew the

News Doja Cat Discusses Dr. Luke: “I Don’t Think I Need to Work With Him Again” The singer is signed to Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records and has worked with the producer on some of her biggest hits, including “Say So,” “Best Friend,” and “Kiss Me More” By Matthew Strauss December 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Doja

News The Avalanches Postpone 2022 North American Tour Their February and March shows have been pushed back a few months By Evan Minsker December 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mark Metcalfe Facebook Twitter The Avalanches’ previously announced 2022 tour of North America was initially scheduled to take place in February and March. The group announced today

News New Aaliyah and the Weeknd Song “Poison” Out This Week Blackground Records 2.0 and Empire will release the posthumous Aaliyah single on Friday By Evan Minsker December 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter This year, much of Aaliyah’s music arrived to streaming services for the first time. A posthumous album from the singer is

News bell hooks, Feminist Scholar and Cultural Critic, Dies at 69 The author and critic approached dismantling oppression by encouraging radical, loving vulnerability By Allison Hussey December 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Washington Post Facebook Twitter bell hooks, an influential Black feminist scholar who approached cultural critique from the intersections of race, class, and gender,

News Tangerine Dream Announce New Album Raum, Share Song: Listen The album builds on the archives and arrangements of the group’s founder, the late Edgar Froese By Evan Minsker December 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tangerine Dream, photo by Julian Moser Facebook Twitter Tangerine Dream will release their new album Raum on February 25 via Kscope/Eastgate

News Burna Boy and Wizkid Share New Song “B. d’Or”: Listen The pair debuted the track to close out Wizkid’s sold-out run at the O2 Arena in London By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Wizkid and Burna Boy, photo by Yusuf Sanni Facebook Twitter Burna Boy and Wizkid have shared a new

News Yves Tumor Announces 2022 Tour A 50-date run will span the United States, Canada, and Europe By Allison Hussey December 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Yves Tumor (Photo by Paul Kooiker) Facebook Twitter Yves Tumor has announced an extensive tour of North America and Europe next year. After a late winter European run, Tumor will

News Les Rallizes Dénudés Officially Release “White Awakening”: Listen A reissue campaign for the cult Japanese psych rock band is launched with the first-ever officially sanctioned digital release of their music By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Les Rallizes Denudes (Photo courtesy Yosuke Kitazawa) Facebook Twitter The former members of Japanese psych-rock

News Georgia Maq Shares Video for New Song “Joe Rogan”: Watch The Camp Cope singer’s second solo single this year By Matthew Ismael Ruiz December 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Georgia Maq (Photo by Jo Duck) Facebook Twitter Georgia Maq has shared a video for her new song “Joe Rogan.” It’s the Camp Cope singer’s second

News Mitski, Girlpool, Wet Leg, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork December 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Callum Abbott Facebook Twitter The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of

News Squid Announce 2022 North American Tour The UK band will kick off the new dates in March By Eric Torres December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Squid, photo by Holly Whitaker Facebook Twitter Squid have announced a slate of North American tour dates in support of their 2021 album Bright Green Field. The new dates

News Proceeds From Kanye and Drake’s #FreeLarryHoover Merch Not Going to Charity A string of clothing items and accessories were “engineered by Balenciaga” to commemorate the December 9 benefit concert By Madison Bloom December 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ye, Drake (Photos via Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On Thursday, December 9, Kanye West (now legally known

News Watch Billie Eilish Host, Perform “Happier Than Ever” and “Male Fantasy” on SNL Eilish spoofed TikTok, holiday traditions, and more in her first turn as Saturday Night Live host By Nina Corcoran and Madison Bloom December 12, 2021 Facebook Twitter Finneas and Billie Eilish on SNL (Photo by Will Heath/NBC). Facebook Twitter Billie Eilish

News Charli XCX Shares New Perfume Genius Remix of “Good Ones”: Listen A rework of the single from Charli XCX’s forthcoming album By Eric Torres December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Charli XCX, photo by Emily Lipson Facebook Twitter Charli XCX has shared a new Perfume Genius remix of her song “Good Ones.” Check it out

News Rick Ross and Jazmine Sullivan Perform “Outlawz” on Fallon: Watch A track from Ross’ new Richer Than I Ever Been By Allison Hussey December 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rick Ross and Jazmine Sullivan Perform “Outlawz” on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC) Facebook Twitter Rick Ross and Jazmine Sullivan appeared

News Mission Creek Festival 2022 Lineup Announced: Beach Bunny, Soccer Mommy, Arooj Aftab, More Squirrel Flower, Ohmme, Adia Victoria, and more will be in Iowa City in April By Allison Hussey December 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter Mission Creek Festival 2022 (graphic courtesy Mission Creek) Facebook Twitter The Mission Creek Festival is returning to Iowa City

News An Action Bronson Song Is Hook’s New AEW Entrance Theme Bronson, Hook, and AEW chief Tony Khan discuss how “The Chairman’s Intent” became a theme song for the in-ring debut of New York wrestling luminary Taz’s 22-year-old son By Evan Minsker December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Action Bronson (James Medina), Hook (courtesy AEW) Facebook

News Travis Scott’s Cacti Hard Seltzer Discontinued Manufacturer Anheuser-Busch announced the end of the brand after less than a year in stores By Allison Hussey December 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter ERIKA GOLDRING Facebook Twitter Travis Scott’s Cacti hard seltzer has been discontinued by manufacturer Anheuser-Busch, as Billboard reports. It had been on the market for