Paul and Courtney Klimson have spent their lives behind the scenes. They want little more than to protect road crew members — an often-overlooked workforce of thousands of people who work on tours and live-music shows — which is why they launched the Roadie Clinic, an advocacy group and de …
Read More »Watch Dave Grohl Fight Coffee Addiction in Freshpotix Parody Ad
Foo Fighters parody those nonstop prescription medication TV commercials in an elaborate faux ad for Freshpotix, which the band posted on YouTube Wednesday. The clip stars Dave Grohl as a former coffee addict whose love of the bean caused friction between him and his Foo Fighters bandmates. “Ten years ago, …
Read More »Early Turnout Is Huge. What Does that Mean for Biden's Chances?
WASHINGTON — The raw numbers are staggering. As of Tuesday afternoon, at least 69 million Americans had already voted in the 2020 election. With six days left until polls close on the night of November 3rd, experts estimate about 40 percent of the votes are already in. So what does …
Read More »Alex Gibney Profiles Serial Killer Psychologist Dorothy Lewis in New Doc 'Crazy, Not Insane'
Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney will profile psychologist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis, who spent years delving into the minds of murderers, in his new film Crazy, Not Insane, premiering November 18th on HBO. Lewis began her career as a child psychologist, which led to an interest in how childhood trauma can …
Read More »'SNL': Watch Adele Sing Her Hits in 'The Bachelor' Sketch
Adele sang snippets of her biggest hits while competing in Saturday Night Live’s The Bachelor sketch, which pitted the singer against a bunch of Hannahs for the affections of Beck Bennett’s “Ben K.” “I’m here because I’ve had a lot of heartbreak in my life, first at 19, then sort …
Read More »Kylie Minogue Serves Up Uncut Studio 54 Pastiche on New Song 'I Love It'
Kylie Minogue has released a euphoric new song, “I Love It,” from her upcoming album, Disco, out November 6th. “I Love It” is pure Studio 54-era pastiche, from the opening sweep of strings to its pulsing four-on-the-floor groove, tender electric keys, and the rapturous horns that pop up throughout. “Your …
Read More »Rico Nasty Taps Gucci Mane, Don Toliver for New Song 'Don't Like Me'
Rico Nasty has tapped Gucci Mane and Don Toliver for a new song, “Don’t Like Me,” the third single from her upcoming album, Nightmare Vacation, out this December via Atlantic. The track boasts an ebullient beat with soft synth plunks shimmering atop booming bass and crisp drums. Rico leads the …
Read More »Chet 'JR' White, Bassist, Producer for Indie Rock Outfit Girls, Dead at 40
Chet “JR” White — the bassist and producer for the celebrated 2010s indie rock outfit Girls — has died, according to a Facebook post from the band’s old record label, True Panther Sounds. He was 40. Of the cause of death, True Panther founder Dean Bein said only that White’s …
Read More »Teyana Taylor Brings in Elton John for Self-Directed 'Lose Each Other' Video
Teyana Taylor has released her latest self-directed music video, “Lose Each Other,” taken from her newest LP The Album. The visual features a special appearance from Elton John, who plays piano during the song alongside Taylor’s vocals, a guitarist, and a duo of dancers. “’Lose Each Other’ is such a …
Read More »Courtney Barnett, Kathleen Hanna Release 'Hands Off!' Compilation
Courtney Barnett, Alice Bag, Kathleen Hanna, and more artists have contributed toHands Off!, a new limited-edition cassette compilation that was created as a response to the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding Burger Records. The label shut down earlier this year after label staff and affiliated artists were accused of sexual misconduct. …
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