Toronto composer Sina Bathaie utilizes both organic and digital elements to forge a new form of contemporary Persian music, as heard on his latest single Continue Reading
Yves Jarvis' "Semula" Features Afropop-Influenced Electro-Folk
Montreal’s Yves Jarvis blends folk with minimalist electronics and Afropop textures on his upcoming new album, Sundry Rock Song Stock. It’s a mesmerizing sound that Continue Reading
The Wisdom, Worry, and Wonder of Hit-Making Producer Ricky Reed
Whether you’re aware of it or not, unless you’ve managed to make your way off the grid successfully, producer Ricky Reed’s hits have been inescapable Continue Reading
Raul Midón Gets Topical With "Dancing Off the Edge" (premiere)
“Dancing Off the Edge” is a new standalone single from Raul Midón. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has delivered an appropriately danceable track that proves as soulful Continue Reading
Debbie LaGrange and Michot's Melody Makers Deliver "La chanson des moustiques" (premiere + interview)
“La chanson des moustiques (The Mosquito Song)” is the new song by Debbie LaGrange, backed by Michot’s Melody Makers: Louis Michot (who wrote the music), Continue Reading
Bill Callahan's 'Gold Record' Offers Snapshots of Moments in Time
Whether or not you’ll like Bill Callahan’s new record – his second in two years – depends, in good part, on your opinion of his Continue Reading
What Old School Hip-Hop Has to Say About Our Political Moment
Old school hip-hop fans can be forgiven if they are walking around with a powerful sense of déjà vu these days. More than 30 years Continue Reading
Canadian Producer Whipped Cream Captures the Zeitgeist on 'Who Is Whipped Cream?'
Summer may be grinding to a close but Canadian electronic DJ and producer Whipped Cream is making sure it goes out with a bang. Her Continue Reading
Ghetto Kumbé's First LP Is Roots Music From the Future
“We created an African tribe look from the future. A psychedelic African tribe from the 21st century,” says Edgardo Garces (aka Guajiro), in regard to Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Draws Ire for Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation on Twitter
Country music star Blake Shelton posted a tweet with false information about the COVID-19 pandemic—and now he's under fire for it. It all stemmed from Continue Reading
BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ Explodes With First ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 No. 1
BTS are lighting up the charts like "Dynamite," securing their first-ever Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 in the process. The superstar South Korean music group, Continue Reading
Katy Perry Recalls Marriage to Russell Brand Was ‘Like a Tornado’
Katy Perry opened up about her tumultuous relationship with and marriage to Russell Brand. “It was the first breaking of my idealistic mind,” Perry said Continue Reading
Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet Is Twitter’s Most-Liked Post Ever
The shocking news of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s passing has rocked the internet over the past few days, with millions of fans pouring out their grief on Continue Reading
Man Uses Beer to Protect Home From Wildfire Flames
California resident Chad Little had to improvise and think of a way to guard his home from a wildfire when his water was turned off. Continue Reading
Bella Thorne Apologizes for Jeopardizing Sex Workers’ Livelihoods on OnlyFans
Bella Thorne has apologized for potentially jeopardizing the livelihoods of sex workers on OnlyFans after being accused of "scamming" the system with her high profile Continue Reading
Adele Accused of Cultural Appropriation, Mistaken for Katy Perry in New Instagram Photo
Adele is being accused of cultural appropriation for the bikini, hairstyle, and headdress she wore in an Instagram post acknowledging the Notting Hill Carnival. The Continue Reading
Emma Roberts Is Pregnant!
Emma Roberts confirmed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund in a joyful Instagram post on Sunday (August 30.) In the photos Continue Reading
Ruston Kelly Talks About Facing His Demons on 'Shape & Destroy'
Last year marked an upswing in the life of Ruston Kelly. On the musical front, after his first full-length album Dying Star earned critical acclaim, Continue Reading
Honest Deception in Preston Sturges' 'The Lady Eve'
From 1939 to 1944, writer-director-producer Preston Sturges seemed nearly incapable of a false step. He shocked Hollywood with the success of his first film as Continue Reading
Katy Perry Struggles to Get Out of Her Head on 'Smile'
In order to truly, fully, and properly enjoy a Katy Perry song, there is only one rule to bear in mind: location, location, location. Several Continue Reading