UPDATE: Donald Trump said in a series of tweets Saturday that he contacted Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven Saturday and that he would “personally vouch” for A$AP Rocky‘s bail if the rapper is released from custody. President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he would look into A$AP Rocky’s continued incarceration …
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UPDATE 2 (7/22): The planning committee of Vernon, NY have rejected Woodstock 50 organizers for a fourth time, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports. Town of Vernon Code Enforcement Officer Reay Walker called a newly proposed safety plan “worthless” and that several key details to ensure a safe festival were lacking. UPDATE: …
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The greatest R&B group of the 2000s is heading to Toronto this August. At Drake‘s 9th annual OVO Fest, Pretty Ricky, the men that gave the world classics like “Grind With Me” and “Juicy,” will headline [Editor’s Note: Pretty Ricky is not headlining]. The two-day event will also feature some …
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Ed Sheeran has embraced the rock ‘n’ roll vibe of his recent track “Blow,” which features Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton. The music video for the song, directed by Mars himself, showcases an all-female rock band taking over the stage at Los Angeles venue the Viper Room. Sheeran, Mars and …
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Max B aims to demonstrate a new side of his artistry on “Black and I’m Proud,” the first official single from his upcoming Negro Spirituals album. “It’s about me really evolving as a person, evolving as an artist,” the incarcerated rapper tells Rolling Stone. “My music five or six years …
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New York hardcore stalwarts Cro-Mags have unveiled their first new music in 20 years, sharing three new songs “Don’t Give In,” “Drag You Under” and “No One’s Victim.” All three songs find Cro-Mags at their punishing and ruthless best, and frontman Harley Flanagan tells Rolling Stone the tracks are “all …
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Stephen Stills remembered legendary music manager Elliot Roberts, who helped guide the careers of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and CSNY, following Roberts’ death Friday at the age of 76. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Stills called Roberts “probably the kindest, gentlest, and far and away the funniest man I …
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Vampire Weekend added a new cover tune to their repertoire during a show in Cleveland. The New York band performed a groovy, drawn-out cover of Crowded House‘s 1986 classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The band is currently on a headlining tour of North America in support of their recent album …
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With one hit already rising at radio, Yella Beezy released a new video for a different single on Thursday. “Rich MF” benefits from Pharrell Williams’ thunking production. The slippery percussion and flute-like melody evoke the many Neptunes beats that plastered the airwaves in the early 2000s, while the bass thunders …
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The Lumineers staged an outdoors mini-concert Friday for Jimmy Kimmel Live, with the folk band showcasing songs from their upcoming third album III. Two of the performances – III‘s “Life in the City” and the latest single “Gloria” – aired on Kimmel, while two more songs – III opener Donna …
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