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Interpol Spins ‘Fables’ on Third Single From New Album
Interpol has released “Fables,” the third pre-release single from its upcoming album The Other Side of Make-Believe. Per frontman Paul Banks, the track features one of guitarist Daniel Kessler’s “hottest licks, a breezy vocal with optimistic lyrics and a bouncy drum beat evocative of classic R&B with a nod to the golden age of hip-hop. It’s a summer jam and a piece of music we are particularly proud of.” “Fables” has already become a nightly part of Interpol’s set lists on the band’s in-progress world tour, as have fellow new album songs “Something Changed,” “Toni” and “Into the Night.” A fifth new track, “Gran Hotel,” made its debut on May 11 in Boston and has been performed twice since. The Other Side of Make-Believe was produced with rock veterans Flood and Alan Moulder and arrives ...
Remembering Chris Cornell, 5 Years Later
It’s difficult at times to drive around Seattle and not recognize the ultramega imprint that Chris Cornell left behind on his hometown. At least it is for me. Even for a city that’s widely known for ruthlessly tearing away and repurposing its own history in the name of “progress” – think bigger, taller, glassier high-rises as far as the eye can see – Chris’s fingerprints are everywhere. Rolling down Leary Way in his old, childhood stomping grounds around Ballard, you’ll pass triangular-shaped Reciprocal Recordings, where Soundgarden recorded their debut album Screaming Life in 1987. Studio Litho, where they laid down their final, pre-breakup record, 1996’s Down on the Upside, nearly two decades later is only a couple of minutes further up the street, across from the massive statue of Vladi...
Megan Fox Praises Machine Gun Kelly For ‘Vulnerable’ Performance at Billboard Music Awards
Megan Fox is Machine Gun Kelly’s biggest fan. The Transformers actress proved it once again with a post-Billboard Music Awards PDA for her fiancé, in the form of a social post. “Baby – so proud of you for giving such a vulnerable and emotional performance. You are magic,” she wrote, adding a pair of heart emojis. MGK was one of the stars of 2022 BBMAs, when he took the stage for a performance of “Twin Flame,” which appears on his latest album Mainstream Sellout, a No. 1 hit on the Billboard 200 albums chart last month. But it was his reference to Fox as his “wife” ahead of the performance, and his mid-song dedication to his “unborn child” that had fans chattering online for hours after the show wrapped. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s uncl...
Kanye West Drops His Kids at School in a Fire Truck in Adorable ‘Kardashians’ Scene
Sure, the new season of Hulu‘s The Kardashians has been filled to the brim with drama surrounding Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s divorce, but in the episode that premiered Thursday (May 17), fans got to enjoy a sweet moment of fatherhood from Ye. In the adorable scene, the “Praise God” rapper made what might be a mundane everyday activity into a fun one for his four children. Eight-year-old North, 6-year-old Saint, 4-year-old Chicago and 3-year-old Psalm are all seen coming out to the driveway of their home to a massive red fire truck that Ye hired to bring his kids to school. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Kanye is here to pick up the kids to take them to school. He loves to do that,” Kardashian tells the camera. “So, of course...
Genesis Owusu, Amyl and The Sniffers, Courtney Barnett Lead AIR Awards Nominations
With three nominations, Genesis Owusu is the artist to beat heading into the 2022 AIR Awards, while Amyl and The Sniffers and Courtney Barnett are close behind with two noms each. Owusu, the Ghana-born, Canberra-raised funk artist, has been on an unbeatable run during the awards season, winning triple j’s J Award for Australian album of the year, the Australian Music Prize, several ARIA Awards, first ranking in the 2021 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition and, more recently, breakthrough songwriter of the year at the 2022 APRA Music Awards. His impressive run could continue this August. Owusu’s acclaimed debut album Smiling with No Teeth is up for AIR’s coveted independent album of the year honor, and he’s a chance for independent song of the year best independent hip-hop albu...
Nick Jonas Talks Parenthood, Vegas Residency, Plays ‘Auto-Tune Up’ on ‘Tonight Show’
Nick Jonas has taken to parenthood like a pop star takes to a mic. It comes naturally. The Jonas Brother and Priyanka Chopra became parents when they welcomed Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogate in January. Complications followed, however, and their bub spent more than 100 days in the newborn intensive care unit. Thankfully “our little girl’s home and she’s doing amazing,” Jonas told Jimmy Fallon when he stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday (May 17). “It’s just, what a gift a baby is. It really is.” And how are the JoBros as uncles? “Amazing,” we’re told. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jonas celebrated Chopra’s first Mother’s Day by purchasing for her a citrus tree, which, he explains, represents “new things growing,” though he’s yet to p...
Devil Master Announce Summer 2022 North American Tour
Devil Master will embark on the Summer 2022 “Hungry Jaws of Hell” North American tour in support of their recently released new album, Ecstasies of Never Ending Night. The Philadelphia outfit, which combines black metal with punk sensibilities, will hit the road starting July 8th with an appearance at Necro Fest in Brooklyn, New York. The itinerary runs through a July 23rd show in Washington, D.C. and is highlighted by a trio of Midwest shows with Hulder in the middle of the outing. Tickets for Devil Master’s upcoming shows are available via Ticketmaster. In addition to their own headlining shows, Devil Master will then take on a major support role for My Chemical Romance on three bills: Philadelphia (August 29th), Houston (September 27th), and Dallas (September 28th). Advertisement Relate...
Animal Collective Announce Even More 2022 Tour Dates, Share “Cherokee (Dennis Bovell Remix)”: Stream
February brought us Time Skiffs, our first Animal Collective studio album in over half a decade, and the experimental indie rockers have a lot of touring to catch up on: Today, they’ve once again expanded their 2022 tour, which is under way now. Additionally, Animal Collective have shared a version of the Time Skiffs track “Cherokee” remixed by Dennis Bovell. This new leg of the tour will finally bring AnCo back to Canada with gigs in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and more. They’ll also hit more of the Midwest, with nights added in Omaha, Des Moines, and Indianapolis. Then, they’ll make their way over to the East Coast, including a night in New York for Central Park’s SummerStage series. Supporting AnCo on tour are Baltimore indie pop group Tomato Flower and Philly rockers Spirit of th...
Music Supervisor Juliet Martin on Creating the Soundtrack of Conversations With Friends: “It’s a Team Effort”
In Episode 5 of Conversations With Friends, there’s a moment of quiet reconciliation between two of the central characters, Frances (Alison Oliver) and Bobbi (Sasha Lane): As two friends who seem stuck in a loop of hurting one another and acting selfishly, its a gentle, dialogue-free visual of the two women hooking their pinkies together that speaks to forgiveness. Then, “Nod” by Julianna Barwick and Nosaj Thing kicks in, and the whole moment takes flight. Juliet Martin is the mastermind behind this moment and many others on Conversations With Friends, although she’d probably dispute that description. Speaking with Consequence over the phone, she paints a portrait of how many of those needledrop moments come together. “People sometimes have a misconception that the Music Supervisor’s ...
How to Get Tickets to The Shins’ 2022 Tour
The Shins are brushing up on their “New Slang” to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album Oh, Inverted World with a full North American tour. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is The Shins’ Next Tour? The Shins will embark on a 32-date trek across North America after first appearing at Pasadena, California’s Just Like Heaven Festival on May 21st. Jump almost two months’ ahead and the six-piece begins their tour proper on July 12th at The Warfield in San Francisco. They spend the rest of the month out west, hitting Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Red Rocks in Colorado, among others. They then host three shows in Texas (Austin on July 29th, Houston on August 1st, and Dallas on August 2nd) followed by stops in Utah and New Mexico before moving e...
Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation Announces $1 Million USD Scholarship for 100 HBCU Students
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation have announced $1 million USD in scholarship funds for 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students. The foundation recently released a statement regarding the initiative aimed at supporting Black seniors facing financial hardships. As Scott’s second year offering the grants, the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund is set to give students with an average GPA of 3.5 in difficult financial situations a $10,000 USD scholarship. Amongst those who have received the awards this year are 38 graduating seniors from HBCUs including Florida A&M Univerisity, Fisk University and North Carolina Central University. Scotts aid in the statement, “Excellence abounds in every Black household, but too often opportunity does not – and Black stude...
Tom Brady To Open Netflix’s Upcoming Roast Series
Netflix on Tuesday announced that Tom Brady will be the first guest on its upcoming roast series, Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT. For those unacquainted with the renowned footballer, the streamer comically describes him as “Gisele Bündchen’s Husband,” “sixth-round NFL draft pick and avocado ice cream aficionado.” Additionally, Brady will serve as executive producer on the series in a “multi-roast deal,” according to Netflix. His own roast is slated to tape in 2023, following the conclusion of his next NFL season. “To quote my good friend, Marshawn Lynch … ‘I’m just here so I won’t get fined,’” said Brady in a statement. Aside from Brady, additional producers on the series include Casey Patterson for Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jeff Ross and Carol Donovan. “We can’t wait to burn thre...
