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Smino Uncorks New Single “Rice & Gravy”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-18T18:40:16+00:00“>May 18, 2021 | 2:40pm ET On Monday Smino teased a “new journey” on Twitter, and on Tuesday he took the first step with “Rice & Gravy”, his latest single with producer Monte Booker. The pair worked together as recently as last summer, when they dropped “Backstage Pass” featuring The Drums. Their chemistry is obvious, with Booker’s soulful production providing a rich backdrop for Smino’s smooth singing and cracked raps. “Rice & Gravy” keeps a woodwind riff bubbling on the stove, sprinkling in hand claps and stuttering drums for texture. “That’s what made me,” Smino croons, “Momma baby (Uh, uh), only son in her house/ She had to blame me, an...
My Morning Jacket Announce US Headlining Tour
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-18T14:22:04+00:00“>May 18, 2021 | 10:22am ET My Morning Jacket have scheduled their first US headlining tour in five years. The 23-date outing kicks off in August 27th in Charlotte, NC. Over the proceeding weeks, MMJ will play venues across the US, including multiple nights at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY; the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA; and Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL. Joining them for select dates will be Brittany Howard, Durand Jones & The Indications, and Bedouine. Tickets to these headlining shows go on sale starting Friday, May 21st via Ticketmaster. Afterward, you can find deals here. Related Video Additionally, MMJ are set to appear at festivals incl...
Bleachers Announce New Album Take the Sadness out of Saturday Night, 2021 Tour Dates
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-18T14:45:33+00:00“>May 18, 2021 | 10:45am ET Having spent quarantine lost in Taylor Swift’s woods and digging through St. Vincent’s past, pop super-producer Jack Antonoff is ready for a little “me” time. He’s announced a new album from his solo project Bleachers project, Take the Sadness out of Saturday Night, out July 30th, and shared the single “Stop Making This Hurt”. Bleachers will also be hitting the road later this year on a 2021 tour. For the follow-up to 2017’s Gone Now, Antonoff handled almost everything in-house. That makes sense; Antonoff is the guy you hire to make your songs sound good, and those hefty paychecks might dry up if he starts outsourcing the wor...
Perfume Genius Shares 2020 Concert Film Live at the Palace Theatre: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T16:53:01+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 12:53pm ET To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Perfume Genius’ stellar album Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, the artist born Mike Hadreas has unlocked a concert film from his September 19th, 2020 performance at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles. This pandemic production did not have the benefit of a live audience, but in some ways that makes it more enjoyable to revisit. Hadreas doesn’t pause between songs to chat, and the cameras have full freedom of movement without worrying about obstructing sightlines. Hadreas was supported by a total of ten people, including a six-piece band and a string quartet. Together, they power through...
Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer Announce Rescheduled 2021 “Hella Mega Tour” Dates
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T17:14:22+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 1:14pm ET Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer have plotted out rescheduled dates for the North American leg of their joint “Hella Mega Tour” stadium tour. The 21-date trek includes two new shows and runs from July through September. “Hella Mega Tour” now includes an appearance at Milwaukee’s Summerfest on September 1st as well as a new show on August 17th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It kicks off on July 24th at Globe Life Field in Dallas, Texas, with subsequent dates in Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California before wrapping up on September 6th in Seattle, Washington. The Interrupters will appear a...
Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2021 US Tour with Special Guest Ace Frehley
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T17:21:14+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 1:21pm ET Alice Cooper will return to the road this fall on a headlining tour in support of his recent album, Detroit Stories. The veteran shock rocker will be joined on the bill by fellow rock legend Ace Frehley. Last year, Cooper was on the road right up until a few days before the pandemic shut down the concert industry. He had an extensive itinerary mapped out for the rest of 2020, and will finally be able to resume touring this September. The 26-date tour kicks off September 17th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and runs through an October 23rd gig at the Shaky Knees festival in Atlanta. Former KISS guitarist Frehley will be on board for all bu...
Dashboard Confessional Announce US Unplugged Tour
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T17:46:17+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 1:46pm ET The CDC’s recent decision to relax pandemic mask rules for fully vaccinated people isn’t the only sign that things are returning to normal. This morning, Dashboard Confessional announced they’re embarking on a US unplugged tour later this fall, which means fans can sing their hearts out once again to one of the most iconic emo bands around. Starting on September 8th in New Orleans, Louisiana and ending on November 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, Dashboard Confessional will embark on a two-month-long trek in support of The Best Ones of the Best Ones, their first-ever career-spanning compilation that came out in 2020. Chances are the band wi...
Original Misfits to Perform Walk Among Us in Full at Riot Fest 2022, Joining My Chemical Romance as Headliners
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T18:11:13+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 2:11pm ET Just a few days after announcing its updated 2021 lineup, organizers of Riot Fest have revealed that the Original Misfits will join My Chemical Romance as headliners of the 2022 edition. Riot Fest won’t have an easy task matching its stacked 2021 lineup, which includes Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Faith No More, DEVO, Pixies, Run the Jewels, Mr. Bungle, and many more acts. That said, the Chicago festival is off to very strong start with its 2022 headliners. My Chemical Romance were originally slated to headline the postponed 2020 Riot Fest, and then the 2021 edition, before ultimately deciding to put off their reunion tour un...
J. Cole Drops New Video for “a m a r i”: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T18:45:36+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 2:45pm ET J. Cole has shared a new music video for “a m a r i”, off of Friday’s The Off-Season. Watch it below. The Mez-directed clip opens with a shot of a Dreamville helicopter flying overhead as Cole performs the song. He dons a mafia suit and hat before revisiting his college years at St. John’s University. During a scene, the North Carolina native eats ramen noodles in his dorm room while the camera zooms over his collection of Platinum plaques. Named after the nephew of Dreamville rapper BAS, “a m a r i” is the second track off the new album. Co-produced by Cole with Timbaland, T-Minus, and Sucuki, the song finds Cole reflecting on his come...
BottleRock 2021: Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters to Play Napa Valley Festival
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T15:21:02+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 11:21am ET BottleRock Napa Valley has pieced together a star-studded lineup for its 2021 return. Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Nicks, and Foo Fighters will headline the three-day festival, which goes down September 3rd-5th at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, California. Other notable acts include Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion, Run the Jewels, Polo G, Cage the Elephant, Brandi Carlile, Mavis Staples, Portugal. the Man, Future Islands, James Murphy (DJ Set), Jimmy Eat World, Young the Giant, Chromeo, Digable Planets, Jon Batiste, Waxahatchee, Big Freedia, Hamilton Leithauser, White Reaper, Village People, Turkuaz w/ Jerry Harrison & Adrian Below...
