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Earl Sweatshirt’s SICK!: Flawless Rapping That Doesn’t Overstay Its Welcome
How does one find the perfect words to describe life-changing events, the oppressiveness of living in a constant state of stress caused by a pandemic, and reflections of the past? Nobody pays me enough to answer that question. Luckily, I don’t have to, because Earl Sweatshirt discovered the cheat code. SICK!, his fourth album, is inspired by this moment in time. But it’s not just the COVID in the air on his mind. Since the last time we heard him in 2019, Earl said “hi” to fatherhood, cut back on his alcohol, and rediscovered his religion. Any one of those things is enough to pen something the size of a Greek epic poem. But all three? And in the face of, well, all of this? That’s a lot to process. The mere fact Earl only took 25 minutes to say it all with his chest is a testament to his tal...
Incubus Frontman Brandon Boyd Shares New Single “Dime in My Dryer”: Stream
Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd has released “Dime in My Dryer,” another arena-ready dose of his upcoming album ECHOES AND COCOONS. Stream it below. Combining foreboding synths with clanging percussion, “Dime in My Dryer” takes a journey into the mind of Boyd. “I miss you, come back soon to fill this void,” he sings on the chorus. “Clear eyes, crystal/ Be my signal in this noise.” In a statement, Boyd shared the inspiration for the single. “‘Dime in My Dryer’ is a tale of discovery of what is important in life when forced to slow down,” he explained. “It was in the relative silence of a world mostly shut down that I noticed how loud things had been in the before-times. Not the obvious part of my life that is governed by big sounds and traveling, no, but that chatter or noise that emits ...
Tim Allen to Star in The Santa Clause Sequel Series for Disney+
Disney+ has ordered a limited sequel series to Tim Allen’s Santa Clause film trilogy. Allen himself will reprise his role as Scott Calvin in the forthcoming project, which is slated to go into production this spring. In the series, Allen’s Scott Calvin “is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can’t be Santa forever,” reads the official logline. “He’s starting to lose a step in his Santa duties, and more importantly, he’s got a family who could benefit from a life in the normal world, especially his two kids who have grown up at the pole.” “With a lot of elves, children, and family to please, Scott sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa while preparing his family for a new adventure in a life south of the pole.” Advertisement Related Video Jack Burditt (30 Rock, Mo...
Dolly Parton Announces New Album Run, Rose, Run; Shares “Blue Jeans and Faded Dreams”: Stream
New music from Dolly Parton is on the way. Today, the country icon has announced the coming release of her 48th (!) solo album Run, Rose, Run, slated for release on March 4th. The LP will serve as a companion piece to Parton’s novel of the same name, which she co-authored with James Patterson and is set to hit shelves three days later on March 7th. In advance of the studio set, the singer has shared the lead single “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans,” explaining in a statement, “So many people come to Nashville with their sack of songs. Whether they’re running from anything or not, they’re running towards a future. That’s what ‘Big Dreams and Faded Jeans’ is all about.” Advertisement Related Video “Put on my jeans, my favorite shirt/ Pull up my boots and hit the dirt/ Finally doing something I’ve...
Stanning BTS FanFic Files: New Year’s Eve
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Stanning BTS is kicking off 2022 with an Iconic Favorite: The FanFic Files! This week Kayla and Bethany share New Years-themed fanfiction featuring members of BTS. Kayla reads “a little bit like magic” by totorojoonie, in which Seokjin finds a bucket list in the middle of a New Year’s party, and he just wants to help out its adorable, dimpled owner at midnight. Meanwhile, Bethany shares “the people we love” by almostsophie1, which sees Jeongguk finding an abandoned puppy on New Year’s Eve, and somehow, everything seems to fall in place around them. Advertisement Related Video Listen to the latest Stanning BTS episode above. Then you can ...
Saba Shares Krayzie Bone Collab “Come My Way”: Stream
Saba has teamed up with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s Krayzie Bone for a new song called “Come My Way.” It’s the latest preview of Saba’s upcoming album, Few Good Things, which is due out on February 4th. Take a listen below. Produced by frequent Saba collaborators Daoud and daedaePIVOT, “Come My Way” pairs a glitchy beat with a soft guitar lick. In typical Saba fashion, the song’s soft melody masks its dark content. “Daydreaming thinking how to get some money/ And then we good,” the artist repeats in its hook, detailing a life of poverty. Saba explained the lyric in a statement: “This is a false statement, but one that I believed at a point, and many others believe right now,” Saba said. “This song also takes place in that nostalgic kind of setting. I’m describing many things that are normal on ...
FKA twigs Unveils New Mixtape CAPRISONGS: Stream
FKA twigs has released her new mixtape CAPRISONGS via Young/Atlantic Records. Stream it below on Apple Music and Spotify. The 19-track project was preceded by lead single “Tears in the Club” with The Weeknd, as well as with the Rema-assisted “Jealousy.” The tracklist also includes collaborations with Pa Salieu (“Honda”), Daniel Caesar (“Careless”), Jorja Smith and Unknown T (“Darjeeling”), and more. twigs herself executive produced CAPRISONGS with El Guincho, working with producers like Mike Dean, Cirkut, and Warren Ellis. Announcing CAPRISONGS on Twitter last week, the British singer-songwriter called the mixtape, “my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends,” while also pointing to her own astrological chart as part of the project’s inspiration. ...
Joey Bada$$ Unveils New Single “The Rev3nge”: Stream
Joey Bada$$ has returned with a new song called “The Rev3nge.” Watch the official music video below. “The Rev3nge” marks Joey Bada$$’s first proper single since last year’s “Let it Breathe,” and in the song, he takes the time to celebrate the success he’s had in recent years. “Bitch, I’m really really out for blood this time, look,” raps the Brooklyn MC. “I work hard, bust my ass, show people all over the world that we can do this.” “The Rev3nge” will appear on Joey Bada$$’s forthcoming, as-yet-untitled third album, the follow up to 2017’s All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. He last appeared on Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats’ joint EP UNLOCKED 1.5. More recently, he starred in 50 Cent’s Starz crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Advertisement [embedded content] Share this: [flexi-common...
MARTY FRIEDMAN Says ‘It’s Been Too Long’ Since He Last Performed Outside Japan
In celebration of his latest music video for the song “For A Friend”, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently answered some questions submitted by fans through the Jackson Instagram story and showed off his Jackson guitars. Asked what his plans for 2022 are, Friedman said: “Hopefully that’s playing for all of you people out there. It’s been too long. My album came out in April of 2021. Usually, when my album comes out, I tour everywhere ’cause I love playing in every single country, every single city. I’ve only played in Japan [in support of the album]; I did two tours of Japan. I love being in Japan but I also love playing for everyone. And I really appreciate all the support all of you have always given me, even when I can’t make ...
W.A.S.P.’s BLACKIE LAWLESS Is ‘Leaning In The Direction Of’ Performing ‘Animal (F**k Like A Beast)’ Live Again
W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless says that he is “leaning in the direction of” performing the song “Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)” on the band’s upcoming 40th-anniversary tour. More than a decade ago, Lawless, who is a born-again Christian, said that he would “never” play “Animal” again, explaining that it was “totally because of [his] religious faith.” He added at the time: “I don’t want 13-year-olds going around singing that song. If that’s something they wanna do later in their life, that’s their business. But, like I said, it’s a question of faith and the religious conviction that I have.” Now, in a new interview with SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, conducted...
PEARL JAM’s EDDIE VEDDER Unveils New Solo Single ‘Brother The Cloud’
PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder has released a new solo single titled “Brother The Cloud”. It heralds the arrival of his highly anticipated new album, “Earthling”, available on February 11 via Seattle Surf/Republic Records. The digital pre-order/pre-save for “Earthling” just went live on all streaming platforms. “Earthling”, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Andrew Watt, is Vedder‘s first album since 2011’s “Ukulele Songs”. The track is the latest single off the LP and joins previously released tracks “Long Way”, which Variety noted, “the strident, guitar-driven ‘Long Way’ finds Vedder narrating a tale of a man haunted by a lost love,” and “The Haves”, whi...
SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Share New Song ‘Call Off The Dogs’
“Call Off The Dogs”, another song from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS‘ upcoming album, titled “4”, can be streamed below. Due on February 11 via Gibson Records in partnership with BMG, “4” is Slash‘s fifth solo album and fourth overall with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass, vocals) and Frank Sidoris (guitar, vocals). In October, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS released the official music video for the LP’s first single, “The River Is Rising”, shot on location in downtown Los Angeles with Gibson TV director Todd Harapiak. For “4”, Slash and the band traveled across the country together to Nashville, Tennessee and recorded the new...
