Lil Baby has returned with his first single of the year. “Real As It Gets” features Louisville, Kentucky rapper EST Gee. Check out the Caleb Jermale-directed music video for the track below. Late last year, Lil Baby dropped visuals for two new tracks, “Errbody” and “On Me.” His most recent LP My Turn came out
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OMB Peezy was arrested on Monday, March 1 in connection with a shooting in Atlanta that occurred during the filming of a Roddy Ricch and 42 Dugg music video, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, the
Nigerian singer-songwriter Fireboy DML and rapper D Smoke have released a music video for their Pheelz-produced track “Champion.” The cinematic visual was shot in Nigeria. Check it out below. “Champion” appears on Fireboy DML’s latest album APOLLO, which came out last year. Last month, Fireboy performed a medley of “Champion” and “Vibration” (from Laughter, Tears
Iggy Pop has joined legendary Hammond B-3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith for a cover of Donovan’s 1966 hit “Sunshine Superman.” The track will appear on Smith’s forthcoming album Breathe. Listen to their take on the song below. Breathe arrives March 26 via Blue Note. It is the companion album to Smith’s 2018 LP All in
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has collaborated with Fender to create his own signature guitar. The Ben Gibbard Mustang is modeled after a 1970s version of the classic Mustang, recreating his go-to touring model, complete with custom modifications. It features a chambered ash body, a 3-way rotary pickup selector switch, and a rock-solid
Conceptz is a brother duo that was formed in 2012 in Orange County, NY. Since that time, they have somewhat bulldozed their way forward, with accolades that most artists can only dream about. Their first show took place at the BET Awards, After Party, which was sure to be attended by some massive names, upon
Avni Vir Vineet is a couple of twins and their father, out of India. Their current single, “Can I Go Now” is their third release, after two previous efforts that performed well on the European Indie Charts. The twins are fraternal, and at 14 years old, they bring a youthful perspective into their music, that
Reigning Sound, the Memphis rock band led by Greg Cartwright, have announced their first studio LP since 2014’s Shattered. The new record, titled A Little More Time With Reigning Sound, features the band’s “Memphis lineup” of Cartwright, Jeremy Scott, Greg Roberson, and Alex Greene, who last played together on 2005’s Home for Orphans. Below, hear
Hundreds of songs from popular K-pop acts, including Sistar, IU, Monsta X, Epik High, and more, have been removed from Spotify in markets outside of South Korea. In a statement to the NME, Spotify confirmed that the songs would no longer be available “due to the expiration of our license.” But the Korean company that
Kiron Rasheed has released his follow up to October’s “Ba Lee Dat,” entitled, “Ask About Me.” Rasheed is touted as being a Musician, Emcee, Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. That’s quite the resume, and with so many hats, it might seem like he’s covering his face. In Kiron’s case, though, he is the real deal.
bbymutha has shared her latest project, a seven-track EP called Muthaleficent 2, ostensibly the sequel to 2020’s Muthaleficent. In an Instagram post, bbymutha said “i hope you all enjoy muthaleficent 2 for what she is. she isn’t muthaleficent 1, she isn’t muthaland, she is me dragging myself out of bed on days when i wanted
Hi Aliza! Thanks for being here today! Of course! Thanks so much for having me. Is it harder to write or produce a song? For me, production is definitely harder. It takes more time than the writing process because there are so many aspects to consider, like finding the right musicians, instrumentation, and arrangement. Writing,
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our
Join World-Renowned bassist Leland Sklar for a virtual meet and greet on FanRoom Live on Thursday March 4th, 2021 at 5 PM PST. Leland Sklar is the most legendary and iconic bass player in music. The California based rocker and most respected bassist in the industry has played and toured with artists including James Taylor,
Tonight at the 78th annual Golden Globes, Andra Day took home the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her titular role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Day won over performances by Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), (Frances McDormand (Nomadland), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), and Vanessa Kirby
Diane Warren has won Best Original Song – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2021 for her track “Io Sì (Seen)” from The Life Ahead. The song beat out compositions from The United States vs. Billie Holiday (“Tigress & Tweed”), Judas and the Black Messiah (“Fight for You”), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (“Hear
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J Balvin has shared a video for his new song “Ma G,” the first single from his yet-to-be-announced forthcoming LP. He debuted the song at the Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni Yildirim boxing match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami; Balvin walked Alvarez into the ring before performing the new song. Check out the video for
Tonight (February 27), D’Angelo is leading a VERZUZ battle against an unannounced slate of competitors live from the Apollo Theater. Take a look via Instagram or Apple Music. VERZUZ events have so far been one-on-one battles with occasional surprise guests, like Dionne Warwick dropping in on Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle last year. D’Angelo’s approach
The RIAA has released its annual year-end revenue report, surveying the state of the recorded music industry at the end of 2020. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, trends across the past several years carried on: Streaming is up 13.4%, generating $10.1 billion last year compared to $8.9 billion in 2019, accounting for 83% of the total
Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. (Chris Polk/FilmMagic) The latest celebrity to respond to Framing Britney Spears, the explosive documentary about the singer’s conservatorship and life, is long-term friend Paris Hilton. Hilton, singer and socialite, has said the legal arrangement which sees Spears’ well-being and estate, among other things, controlled by her father Jamie Spears is
The third episode of Bruce Springsteen and former President Barack Obama’s new Renegades: Born in the USA podcast gets released on Spotify on Monday, March 1. The episode, called “Amazing Grace: American Music,” will cover Springsteen’s early musical influences, the inspiration behind Springsteen on Broadway, Obama’s adolescent musical memories, and more. Hear a clip from
Taylor Swift has officially canceled her previously postponed “Lover Fest” tour dates. In a note on Twitter, Swift admits that “no one knows what the touring landscape is going to look like in the future.” An additional note on her website adds that refunds will be processed automatically. Check out the full statement below. Swift
Mogwai’s As the Love Continues is the No. 1 album in the United Kingdom. It’s the first-ever chart-topper from the Scottish rock group in the band’s 25-year career. Mogwai beat out grime artist Ghetts for the top spot. Fans of the band (including noted music fan and Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood) pushed
A new song from late rapper Pop Smoke has been released. “AP” appears in Eddie Huang’s directorial debut BOOGIE, which stars Pop in his first acting role. Listen to “AP” below, and scroll down to check out the film poster. Eddie Huang shared a trailer for BOOGIE last month. The film finds Pop playing Monk,
Rema has released the single “Bounce.” It’s produced by Don Jazzy, who’s the head of Rema’s label Mavin Records. “This record was inspired by the luscious and magnificent body of the African woman,” Rema said in a statement. “Furthermore, I’m really excited about this tune because it’s my first single with the legendary Don Jazzy.”
Blondie are the latest artists to partner with Z2 Comics for a graphic novel. Blondie: Against the Odds will combine “an imaginative take on an oral history of the band, interspersed with artistic interpretations of 10 songs from their catalog.” The comic book was written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, who are credited with
Chloe x Halle have released a new music video for “Ungodly Hour.” The sibling duo premiered the visual on tonight’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch the futuristic clip (directed by Alfred Marroquín) below. Chloe x Halle released their debut album The Kids Are Alright in 2018, followed by last year’s Ungodly
Earlier this month, a fantasy themed amusement park in Utah called Evermore sued Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over her most recent album of the same name. Now, TAS Rights Management, the company that handles Swift’s trademark and music rights, has filed a countersuit against the park, Rolling Stone points out and Pitchfork can confirm.
In November, Bruce Springsteen was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area. The DWI and reckless driving charges have now been dismissed, Rolling Stone reports and Pitchfork can confirm. Springsteen, who reportedly admitted to having “two small shots of tequila” prior to his arrest, pleaded guilty to consuming