The choreographed dance moves to Tyla’s sexy single “Water” put the musician’s fusion of pop and amapiano on the map. In a new interview for Rolling Stone‘s The Breakdown, the South African star shares how she made the viral track — and what she looks for when making music. “I’m …
Read More »Watch Kelly Clarkson Cover Bloc Party's 'Like Eating Glass'
Nothing like a good karaoke cover. Kelly Clarkson returned from Thanksgiving break to her daily Kellyoke segment to perform a cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass.” And boy, did she give the band’s vocalist Kele Okereke a run for his money. “It’s so cold in this house/Open mouth swallowing …
Read More »Elvis Costello Urges Radio Stations to Stop Playing 'Oliver's Army'
Elvis Costellosays that he is going to stop playing his controversial song “Oliver’s Army” live, and urged radio stations to also stop playing it. The 1979 track was written about the Troubles in Northern Ireland and has attracted criticism due to the use of the N-word. In the song, Costello …
Read More »Neil Young Gives Surprise Christmas Gift to Fans With 'Lost' 1987 Album 'Summer Songs'
Neil Young delivered a surprise Christmas gift to fans Saturday with Summer Songs, a “lost for years, but not forgotten” LP recorded in 1987 but never released. The eight-track album, featuring Young on all instruments, boasts early versions of songs that would later appear on 1989’s Freedom (“Wrecking Ball,” “Someday,” …
Read More »Elton John Organizes Whimsical Zoom Call With 'The Lockdown Sessions' Collaborators
Zoom has defined the modern work meeting and, as we head into the third year of a global pandemic, they’re no less dreadful than they were before — unless, of course, you’re Elton John. The musician has shared “Ultimate Zoom,” a whimsical virtual gathering of every collaborator from The Lockdown …
Read More »Miami's Jingle Ball Concert Canceled Due to 'Increased Transmission' of Omicron Variant
iHeartRadio’s final Jingle Ball concert, set for Sunday night in Miami, has been canceled due to the surging Omicron variant. “Due to the increased transmission of the new Covid-19 variant and to further minimize any potential risks, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our staff, talent and …
Read More »Wanda Young, Singer in Motown Girl Group the Marvelettes, Dead at 78
Wanda Young, a member of the legendary Motown girl group the Marvelettes and lead singer on their hits like “I’ll Keep Holding On” and “Don’t Mess With Bill,” has died at the age of 78. uDiscoverMusic first reported that Young, who also performed under the name Wanda Rogers, had died. …
Read More »Flashback: King Crimson Perform '21st Century Schizoid Man' in 2015
Earlier this month, King Crimson wrapped up not only their 2021 touring cycle with a show at Orchard Hall in Tokyo, but quite possibly their 53-year history. Bandleader Robert Fripp has been hinting for months that the group wasn’t going to continue after they fulfilled all their commitments for the …
Read More »Watch Kelly Clarkson Perform Emotional Ballad 'Blessed' on 'Fallon'
Kelly Clarkson appeared on The Tonight Show to showcase her recent song “Blessed.” Joined by a band and several backup singers, Clarkson performed the emotive song surrounded by candles and Christmas trees. “Blessed” appears on the singer’s ninth studio album, When Christmas Comes Around…, which was released on Oct. 15 …
Read More »Flashback: Bruce Springsteen's Explosive Launch to 2016 'River' Tour
Nothing is confirmed at the moment, but it seems quite likely that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are planning to tour Europe next year. The rumor mill went into overdrive during Thanksgiving week that dates were about to be announced, and fans even spotted an advertisement at a …
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