music blog
Miley Cyrus Announces New Single ‘Flowers’ During ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’
Halfway through the second annual Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party — which Cyrus co-hosted this year with Dolly Parton and aired live on NBC — the superstar announced her new single “Flowers.” The song will arrive on Jan. 13. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The announcement came on the heels of posters plastered across various cities that read: New Year New Miley. The NYE tease was first accompanied online by a 17-second clip teasing the music video, which shows Cyrus in a metallic gold outfit and shades walking uphill. Later on in the special, a second teaser clip — this one clocking in at 13-seconds — showed Cyrus in a bathing suit strutting through sprinklers. Cyrus not only celebrated NYE but also her upcoming “new Miley” era with a han...
Foo Fighters to Return “Soon” Without Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters have released a statement confirming that the band will continue without their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March at 50 in Bogotá, Colombia. The statement posted to the band’s Twitter account read: “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. And we know that when we see you again—and we will soon—he’ll be there in spirit with all of us every night.” Check out the full statement here. In September, Foo Fighters hosted tribute concerts to Hawkins in London and Los Angeles; Guests included Paul McCartney, Them Crooked Vultures, Nandi Bushell, and Hawkins’ son, who played drums on a rendition of “My Hero.” In April he posthumously appeared on a Johnny Winters cover with Winter’s brother Edgar and guitarist Doug Rappoport. Foo Fighters’...
Modest Mouse Drummer Jeremiah Green Dies at 45
Jeremiah Green, the longtime Modest Mouse drummer, has died, the band announced. The band had recently disclosed that Green was undergoing treatment for cancer. Jeremiah Green was 45 years old. Green co-founded Modest Mouse with frontman Isaac Brock and bassist Eric Judy in Washington in the early 1990s. As the band was just getting started, he also performed with the local groups Satisfact and Red Stars Theory. The first Modest Mouse album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About, came out in 1996, and is now considered a fan favorite and cult classic. In a 2014 retrospective review for Pitchfork, Brian Howe wrote, “From the start, Modest Mouse were instantly recognizable: Judy’s ropy bass and Green’s drumming, heaving from a caveman bash to a disco skip, are indispen...
Black Oregon Family Threatened By Neighbor’s Racist N-Word Attack
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: timnewman / Getty A family in an Oregon suburb is speaking out about a neighbor targeting them because they’re Black – by spraying a slur on their own house. According to reports, the Channel family has been for years dealing with the unhinged antics of a neighbor of theirs in West Linn, a suburb just south of Portland, Oregon. But the neighbor, a woman who has not been identified publicly, has ramped up her disturbing behavior and directed it toward the Channel family, who is Black by recently spray-painting the N-word on her own house. Andre Channel spoke to local news outlets about the incident, which apparently took place on Christmas Day. He had received a call from another neighbor named Jason while traveling outside of the country. “He was like hey...
Rae Sremmurd “Torpedo,” Jay Critch “Spooky” & More | Daily Visuals 12.30.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chance Yeh / Getty It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen Rae Sremmurd on the music scene turning up and having a grand ol’ time, but with their long awaited SREMM4LIFE set to finally release in 2023, Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee look to close out 2022 with some work off the new album. Coming through with some new visuals to “Torpedo,” Slim and Swae turn up with their crew everywhere from the parking lot to the club before they go on to amp up their adoring fans who can’t seem to get enough of the California duo. Speaking of parking lot pimping, Jay Critch too, seems to enjoy the atmosphere of the outdoor garage. In his clip to “Spooky,” rolls with his people to an empty car park to get turnt up before hitting the city to enjoy the night. Check out the rest o...
Snoop Dogg Unveils Death Row Cannabis Line
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Snoop Dogg is embracing a new chapter in the journey of Death Row as he and the vaunted label launch a new strain of cannabis. The launch of Death Row Cannabis was announced on social media Thursday (Dec. 29). In an Instagram post, the classic Death Row logo created by graffiti artist Eric Haze was animated by artist Mylaramen, this time with the prisoner having one hand freed up to take a pull on a heavy joint as his hood is pulled back further. The striking visuals were accompanied by a soundtrack by producer and longtime Death Row Records collaborator DJ Battlecat. Related Stories “Promising to return Death Row to its former glory, all elements of the former label are being refitted for today’s audience and their evolving tastes,” ...
Foo Fighters Will Be a ‘Different Band Going Forward’ Without Taylor Hawkins, Group Says in 2022 Year-End Note
Foo Fighters say they will continue as a “different band going forward” following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band took to social media on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) to share a heartfelt message about the challenges of 2022 and offer a glimpse into what the future may hold for the group. “As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known, we are reminded of how thankful we are for the people that we love and cherish most, and for the loved ones who are no longer with us,” the Foos began their statement on Twitter. “Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life. And for the past 27 years out fans have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has ...
Stanley Mills, Former Music Publisher, Dies at 91
Stanley Mills, a former music publisher who served on the boards of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and the Harry Fox Agency, has died at the age of 91. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mills, the son of Mills Music Publishing Company founder Jack Mills, died on Thursday (Dec. 29) at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, N.Y. A cause of death was not provided. Mills was born on Feb. 18, 1931. He began his career by working for his father at Mills Music. He remained with the company after it was sold to EMI Music Publishing in 1964. Two years later, he joined E.B. Marks (now Carlin America). In 1968, with the urging of his songwriter friends, Mills founded September Music and Galahad Music, representing...
Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson & More Music Stars Pay Tribute to Barbara Walters
Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton are among the numerous musicians and celebrities remembering Barbara Walters, who died on Friday (Dec. 30) at the age of 93. “A true trailblazer and icon!” Hudson tweeted alongside a photo of herself with Walters. “She lived a full life and leaves behind such a powerful legacy. Rest in peace, Barbara Walters.” During her iconic career, the trailblazing broadcast journalist became the first female co-host of the Today show, the first evening news anchorwoman, and a co-creator/co-host of The View. McCartney, whose wife Nancy Shevell is cousins with Walters, also shared a message on social media honoring the late broadcast legend. “Nancy and I are so saddened by the news of her dear cousin Barbara Walters’ passing. The two of ...
Nandi Bushell Covers Bloc Party’s “Helicopter”: Watch
Nandi Bushell is putting a bow on 2022 with a thunderous new drum cover of Bloc Party’s “Helicopter.” “Heading into 2023 with some #BIG #ENERGY!!!” Nandi wrote in a tweet captioning the video. Watch it below. By the look of it, 2023 is shaping up to be another big year for the 12-year-old musical prodigy and former Rookie of the Year recipient. After unveiling her debut solo single “The Shadows” back in September, Bushell is planning to drop an EP in 2023. Advertisement In the meantime, you can revisit some of her other recent rock covers, including Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with Shane Hawkins; Rage Agains the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” with her brother Thomas; and Eminem’s “Rap God.” Heading into 2023 with some #BIG #ENERGY!!! Time for a #PARTY!...
Foo Fighters Tease Return in New Year’s Eve Message
In a New Year’s Eve message to fans, Foo Fighters said “goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known,” while also teasing their eventual return. Nine months after the tragic passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters seemingly confirmed their intent to move forward as a band. “Without Taylor, we would never have become the band that we were – and without Taylor we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward,” the band wrote. “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. And we know that when we see you again — and we will soon — he’ll be there in spirit with us every night,” the band’s statement continued. Advertisement Since Hawkins’ passing in March 2022, Foo Fighters’ only activity has come in the form of ...
Courtney Love Says Brad Pitt ‘Pushed Me a Bridge Too Far’ After Kurt Cobain Film Pitches
Courtney Love is clarifying her comments a day after she joined Marc Maron for an interview on his WTF podcast, where the Hole frontwoman claimed that Fight Club star Brad Pitt got her fired from the role of Marla Singer after a tense conversation about a potential Kurt Cobain movie. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In an Instagram statement posted on Friday (Dec. 30), Love said that the situation was “a story I was never going to tell,” but Pitt had “pushed me a bridge too far.” She continued, “I don’t like the way he does business or wields his power. It’s a simple fact, and it started during the production of Fight Club.” The singer then clarified that she’s “not here 22 years later b—-ing about losing a ...
