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First Country: New Music From Rascal Flatts, Brett Young, Gabby Barrett & More
First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, videos and albums that dropped this week. A Father’s Day edition of First Country includes a memorable video from Brett Young, who’s celebrating his first Father’s Day as a dad, as well as a welcome return from Rascal Flatts as they prepare to say goodbye. Rascal Flatts, “How They Remember You”The title track from the trio’s presumptive last effort, an EP out July 31, is a great send-off. The upbeat song, written by Marc Beeson, Josh Osborne and Allen Shamblin, features strong harmonies and a catchy melody, but is really about the message on how you choose to live your life. “Did you stand or did you fall/build a bridge or build a wall?,” Gary LeVox asks. The set also includes the band’s tribute to Kenny Rogers, “Through the Yea...
Leon Bridges Delivers Poignant Rendition of ‘Sweeter’ on ‘Corden’
In light of the ongoing protests demanding racial justice across the nation, Leon Bridges stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden on Thursday night (June 18) to perform his timely track “Sweeter” with Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper. “Hoping for a life more sweeter / Instead I’m just a story repeating / Why do I fear with skin dark as night? / Can’t feel peace with those judging eyes,” he sings in the emotional tune. “I’m just heartbroken,” Bridges told Corden of this tumultuous time. “I’m tired of seeing unarmed Black men dying at the hands of police, but at the same time I’m still optimistic. It’s really refreshing to see people all over the world wake up to the racism and injustice that’s embedded in America.” Of...
The Streets, Kaiser Chiefs & Dizzee Rascal Set for UK’s Drive-In Show Series
Kaiser Chiefs, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal are among a list of artists who are scheduled to perform at the UK’s first drive-in gigs throughout the summer. The Utilita Live From The Drive-In series will feature artists across 12 venues in the UK, and concertgoers will have a private viewing zone next to their cars, according to NME. Other acts set to take part are Ash, Beverley Knight, Bjorn Again, Brainiac Live, Brand New Heavies, Camp Bestival Live, Cream Classical Ibiza, Embrace, Gary Numan, Jack Savoretti, Lightning Seeds, Nathan Dawe, Reggae Roast Vs Gentleman’s Dub Club, Russell Watson, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, Sigala, Skindred, The Snuts, The Zutons and Tony Hadley. See the teaser video below. Tickets go on sale here on June 22 at 10 a.m. [embedded con...
As Lawsuits Mount, LiveXLive Says It Will Ask for $2M PPP Loan to Be Forgiven
Company locked in costly legal battle with former investor who says CEO fired employees over after threats were made LiveXLive is not returning the nearly $2 million it received from the federal government through the Paycheck Protection Program. The company’s chief financial officer Mike Zemetra announced yesterday (June 18) that the concert streaming company planned to file for 100% forgiveness for the federal loan program meant for small businesses during the second quarter of 2021. LiveXLive was one of 400 publicly traded companies that accepted federal funds from the program administered by the Small Business Administration. While the company was able to avoid a Treasury Department investigation because the amount it accepted ($1,993,500) fell under the $2 million safe harbor amount, ...
Ribald Siesta Key Revelations: Should Juliette Have Told Alyssa That She ‘F*cked’ Her Boyfriend?
Juliette finally let go of “the secret” — aka her hookup in Nashville — and told Alyssa what happened while everyone (except the latter lady) was on a getaway in Tennessee. But was it the “right thing” for the Queen of SK to tell the truth and call the King of Sarasota out on his “bullsh*t,” or should Alyssa have learned about the tryst from her beau? The setting for the SK season premiere shocker: a charity gala (kind of). First, angel Juliette grew increasingly frustrated seeing Alyssa all lovely-dovey with her beau at the formal event and demanded the MTV cameras cease filming. A producer pleaded with Jules to calm down, but she warned she was “close” to saying what actually happened between the former couple. Alyssa departed s...
J. Cole’s ‘Snow On Tha Bluff’ Divided Listeners — So He Weighed In
Over the past few weeks, as demonstrations in all 50 states and abroad have gone hand-in-hand with a slate of new protest music, artists like Denzel Curry, YG, and H.E.R. have released new songs that grapple with police brutality and racial injustice. On Tuesday night (June 16), J. Cole released a sparse new song called “Snow on tha Bluff.” It doesn’t take aim at the police, but shortly after its release, fans connected its words to Chicago rapper Noname, who had tweeted about “y’all favorite top selling rappers not even willing to put a tweet up” to support the demonstrations that had begun at the end of May, shortly after the killing of George Floyd. Cole seemingly addresses this message directly on “Snow on tha Bluff,” rapping, “She ...
Vincint’s Queer Eye Anthem, Chloe X Halle’s Clubby Call, And More Songs We Love
“We are owed an unpayable debt,” the New York-based artist Michael Love Michael wrote in the announcement for their latest track “JFC,” which doubled as a fiery call to arms. “We owe it only to ourselves to claim our freedom.” Though the singer’s recent releases “6 Jaguars” and “Rope,” marked by ambient vocals and plush ‘80s synths, have always filtered political topics through decadent pop production, “JFC” finds Michael plainly furious, and rightfully so. “I can’t believe all the ways that a great white lie / Wanna ruin how I live my best Black life,” they voice in a reverberating whisper that builds and bites over an icy, trap beat; in this “anthem for collective Black liberation,” Michael has found their power in protest, and the courage to say “I don’t owe you fucking anyt...
President Donald Trump Fixes Lips To Say He Made Juneteenth Relevant
Source: SETH HERALD / Getty President Donald Trump has made an incredible fool of himself countless times in recent weeks, but this latest move was especially ludicrous even by his standards. Trump had the audacity to say that he made Juneteenth “very famous” which anyone with good sense knows isn’t true. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, the former business mogul and one-time reality television star talked about a wide range of topics, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s tell-all book, the crumbling economy, and other topics. But what was especially maddening occurred is that Trump somehow found a way to make Juneteenth about himself. With an upcoming rally in Tulsa, Okla., the site of one of the most horrific acts of racism known as the Black Wall Stre...
Jamie Foxx Bulks Up For Mike Tyson Biopic, Shares Photos Of New Look
Source: Courtesy ABFF / Courtesy ABFF When it comes to totally transforming for a movie role, Jamie Foxx is without a doubt the king. On Thursday (Jun 18) Jamie Foxx took to Instagram to announce that he will be producing and starring in a new biopic about heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson by dropping a selfie showing off his new form. “The transformation begins… “FINDING MIKE”. It is no secret that I have been pursuing the @miketyson biopic for some time… people always ask me when is it going to happen?… things have finally lined up… A few months ago we started the journey… The first but biggest task is to transform the body… with a regiment of pull-ups dips and push-ups, we are off to a pretty good start… we have a ways to go but God willing… yesterday on my good friend’s @markbirnbau...
Pot Bellied White Guy Goes On “All Lives Matter” Rant In Bed-Stuy Because Of Coffee Shop’s “Black Lives Matter” Sign
Source: YouTube / Youtube Just when we all thought Brooklyn couldn’t get more gentrified, a colonizer from God knows where took issue with something that wouldn’t be an issue during the days of Big Poppa. This week in what was once known as “Do or Die” Bed-Stuy, a Trump-supporting neighborhood transplant, Abraham “Avrumy” Knofler took issue with a “Black Lives Matter” sign being posted at the Burly Coffee/Better Read Than Dead cafe in Brooklyn. “Avrumy” demanded that the sign be taken down before trying to educate the worker and everyone in attendance that “all lives matter.” Holding up the line and claiming that the BLM sign “caused the whole problem” of people arguing outside the shop’s window, the seemingly 6-months pregnant Knofler had no problem recording his entire rant about the sig...
Range Rover Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary With Limited-Edition Vehicle
Source: LAND ROVER / LAND ROVER One of the most classic car silhouettes is aging like fine wine. The Range Rover is turning 50 and you too can join in on the festivities. Source: LAND ROVER / LAND ROVER As spotted on High Snobiety the Range Rover brand is celebrating a landmark in its timeline. The luxury full-sized sport utility vehicle was originally launched in 1970 by British Leyland. This flagship four door is now in its fourth generation. In 1989 was the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes. Later in 1992 it became the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC) and automatic electronic air suspension – ensuring the refined driving feel Range Rover is famous for, both on and off-road. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover b...
“New Name, Different Vibe”: Ekali Teases Forthcoming Album Under New Alias
After kicking off 2020 with his debut album A World Away, future bass wunderkind Ekali is seeing double vision. The red-hot producer and DJ took to social media today to announce that his new album, which he plans to release later this year under a new alias, is ready. Ekali initially announced the project back in December 2019 ahead of the release of A World Away. Heading to Twitter to share the exciting news, Ekali was mum on the details, but far from cryptic about the project’s imminent release. “Another album this year, under a side project,” he wrote. “New name, different vibe. So excited.” It’s safe to add this album to the laundry list of highly anticipated, unreleased projects Ekali has on the docket, which includes a fan favorite colla...
