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Jehnny Beth Shares Cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer”: Stream
Savages singer Jehnny Beth has brought her cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” to all streaming platforms. Listen to it below. Beth first released her version of the 1994 classic as an Amazon Music exclusive back in 2020 as part of a series celebrating NIN’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “Finally my version of ‘Closer’ by NIN produced by [Johnny Hostile] is available to listen to everywhere all the time on all platforms,” Beth wrote on social media. “Do you think we should play it at festival shows this summer?” See the artwork, also created by Hostile below. Advertisement Related Video Beth and NIN have a history of working together. Atticus Ross earned co-writing and production credits on Beth’s debut solo album, To Live Is to Love. Beth was also set t...
Pearl Jam Fan Plays Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19: Watch
Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, and for the first time in his 24 years as the drummer for Pearl Jam, he was forced to miss a concert. But the show must go on, and as Blabbermouth reports, Pearl Jam got through the Thursday, May 12th performance in Oakland, California with help behind the kit from Josh Klinghoffer, Richard Stuveru, and, for the finale, a fan plucked from the audience. “Matt Cameron is a true artist and he’s a force of nature,” frontman Eddie Vedder told the crowd. “However, even his superhero status could not prevent him from testing positive. This damn COVID thing yesterday. We’ve been scrambling for 24 hours because after 25 months of… We were supposed to be here 25 months ago. We’ve been waiting and we’ve been waiting. Postponing wasn’t an opt...
With Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself and Makes a Masterpiece
“I choose me, I’m sorry.” The last five words on Kendrick Lamar‘s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers hit the hardest for anyone who “did the work,” as trained and untrained therapists like to say. Kendrick’s fifth album, out today (May 13th), is a lot of things: part political analysis, part social critique, with a dash of familial observations. But from start to finish, it’s all therapy. Kendrick’s latest effort is the Compton emcee putting himself on the couch and asking, “Why?” Why is he addicted to women and cheating? Why is he overwrought with guilt when he can’t help old friends? Why does he bathe in toxic relationships? Or even why he’s so damn competitive when it comes to rap? Advertisement Kendrick created a double LP sure to inspire tons of ink spillage from the pop culture indust...
Japanese Breakfast Confirmed as Musical Guest for Season Finale of Saturday Night Live
Looks like it’s going to be a Japanese Breakfast for Saturday Night Live’s final meal of Season 47. On Friday, the late-night NBC sketch show revealed Michelle Zauner’s musical project would be serving as musical guest on the May 21st season finale. “SEASON FINALE!!!” Saturday Night Live shared on its official social media channels alongside the familiar cork board template announcing the show’s date, host and musical guest. The indie rock artist will be joined by Natasha Lyonne, who is making her hosting debut following Season 2 of her hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Check out SNL‘s announcement after the jump. Last month, Zauner was also a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she performed her much-loved single “Be Sweet,” dished about receiving the first Grammy nomination ...
5 Most Memorable Moments From Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘A Decade of Touring’ Panel
Rap and rock star Machine Gun Kelly joined Billboard‘s MusicCon event on Friday (May 13), along with his band — guitarist Jus Lyons, drummer Rook, bassist Baze and keyboardist Slim — to participate in the closing “A Decade of Touring” panel, in advance of both their performance at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, and their own upcoming headlining arena tour in support of Billboard 200 albums chart-topping new album Mainstream Sellout. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news MGK was his typically animated self during the panel discussion, at multiple points getting up from his seat to walk around the stage, and also giving the panel’s host, Billboard executive editor of music Jason Lipshutz, a mock blow to the arm with his microphone (along with...
Production Credits for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ Include The Alchemist, Pharrell and More
Kendrick Lamar has finally returned with a new album after five long years. His latest full-length effort, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, serves as the followup to 2017’s DAMN. and features a fascinating mix of producers who helped him create his highly-anticipated project. As per HipHopNMore, the double album includes work from previous collaborators like Pharrell on “Mr. Morale,” Sounwave and DJ Dahi on several tracks, along with less frequent names such as The Alchemist on “We Cry Together” and Boi-1da on “N95.” Meanwhile, K-Dot’s guest artists including Blxst, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, Taylour Paige, Summer Walker, Ghostface Killah, Kodak Black, Baby Keem, Sam Dew, Tanna Leone and Beth Gibbons of Portishead. Take a look at the full list of production credits below. Mr. Morale & Th...
Song of the Week: My Chemical Romance Return After Eight Years With “The Foundations of Decay”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, My Chemical Romance return. My Chemical Romance have re-entered the chat: after eight years and a lengthy hiatus, the emo icons are finally back with a new song, the brooding and blistering “The Foundations of Decay.” Their last album, 2010’s Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, marked a maximalist combination of some of their most accessible material with a dystopian storyline, and it would have been easy for MCR to return to their positions as pop rock extraordinaires. (This is a band that ha...
Judas Priest Confirm That K.K. Downing Will Attend Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has confirmed that former guitarist K.K. Downing will attend the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Downing left the group in 2011 and has been estranged from Priest in the years to follow. He has since formed a solo act, KK’s Priest, laying claim to half of his ex-band’s namesake. Nevertheless, his contributions during his four-decade stint with the NWOBHM pioneers remain essential to the Judas Priest legacy. When Priest were announced as part of the class of 2022 via the Musical Excellence Award, many wondered whether Downing would attend the ceremony alongside his former bandmates. Thankfully, founding bassist Ian Hill has confirmed that K.K. will be there for the induction. Advertisement Related Video “[Guitarist] Richie [Faulkner] is sadly not...
Post Animal Break Down Love Gibberish Track by Track: Exclusive
Our Track by Track feature series gives artists room to break down every song from their latest release. Today, Chicago rockers Post Animal dive into Love Gibberish. Post Animal were in the midst of a tour when the first lockdown of the pandemic hit. Their vibey sophomore LP Forward Motion Godyssey had just dropped and the Chicago quintet seemed poised to continue their upward trend. Then, like everything else, their trajectory took a hard left turn. Undeterred, the band — made up of Dalton Allison, Jake Hirshland, Javier Reyes, Wesley Toledo, and Matthew Williams — immediately took advantage of the newfound free time. The group initially traded demos and ideas recorded in each member’s respective home, before reconvening at Hirshland’s family farm to put it all together. Advertisemen...
Here’s the Date of the 2023 Oscars
The 95th Oscars will take place Sunday, March 12, 2023. The show will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood (formerly known as Hollywood & Highland). The announcement was made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and ABC on Friday (May 13). The show has emanated from the Dolby Theatre every year but one since 2002. In 2021, due to the pandemic, it was held at the Union Station in Los Angeles. The Academy also announced “key dates” for the 2022 Oscar season. The biggest one: Nominations will be announced on Jan. 24, 2023. Here’s a complete list of “key dates.” General entry categories submission deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022Governors Awards: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT: Monday, Dec. 12, 2022Preliminary voting ends 5...
Pearl Jam Fan Plays Drums Onstage With Band After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron was unable to play with the band for their show in Oakland on Thursday night (May 12) after testing positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, the rock group had a few friends — and even a fan — step in to help. Touring member and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer helped out by playing drums on a number of tracks, including Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World,” “Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town,” “Why Go” and “Corduroy,” according to NME. Drummer Richard Stuverud also played for “Quick Escape” and “Superblood Wolfmoon.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To wrap things up, a 20-year-old fan named Josh Arroyo stepped in to play drums on the band’s show closer, “Yello...
Ray LaMontagne on Work-Life Balance: “I’m Such a Creature of Habit”
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Ray LaMontagne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Monovision, his 2020 LP that is finally getting its supporting tour. (Get tickets to that “The Monovision Tour” here!) Related Video The singer-songwriter talks about re-recording “I Was Made to Love You” with Sierra Ferrell, being a creature of habit, and his work-life balance. LaMontagne also gives us a story about being complimented on his harmonica playing by Willie Nelson’s harmonica player, Mickey Raphael. Advertisement Listen to Ray LaMontagne discuss Monovision, getting back on the road, and more above, or via the YouTube player below. Then, make sure t...
