Morgan Wallen Surprise Drops Introspective Ballad ‘Smile’: Listen
Morgan Wallen ended 2024 on a somewhat somber note with the surprise release of the contemplative ballad “Smile” on Monday (Dec. 30). The song — written by Wallen along with…
The Night Porto Out-Partied Lou Reed (and the Infamous 1980 Concert That Never Happened)
Saint John’s Eve is a big deal in my hometown of Porto, in Portugal. The night of June 23rd into the 24th marks the peak of midsummer festivities and coincides…
Festival of the Year: Ultra Music Festival
This year’s Ultra Music Festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami’s skyline, was a sold-out triumph, drawing 165,000 people over the weekend of March 22-24.…
Charli XCX and Taylor Swift Help Lift UK Music Streams to Record High – But Proposed AI Regulations Threaten Growth
LONDON — Proposed changes to U.K. copyright law that would allow tech companies to freely use songs for AI training without permission threaten to place the country’s status as a…
Jay-Z’s lawyer says anonymous accuser’s claims are too old to pursue
Jay-Z‘s lawyer has told the court that the anonymous accuser’s claims against his client and Diddy are too old to pursue. Per Rolling Stone, the lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed new…
DECONSTRUCTION: Portrait of a Quiet Masterpiece
In late-1992, not long after Jane’s Addiction broke up, Jane’s bassist Eric Avery and guitarist Dave Navarro formed the one-off musical project Deconstruction. In 1994, they released their only album, Deconstruction.…
Steve Lamacq, Stephen Fry, Carey Mulligan, Eddie Marsan included on 2025 New Year Honours list
Steve Lamacq, Stephen Fry, Eddie Marsan and Carey Mulligan are among the entertainment figures included in the New Years Honours list for 2025. READ MORE: The 50 best albums of…
Chappell Roan shares her top 10 “iconique” looks of 2024
Chappell Roan has reflected on her huge breakout year by ranking her personal favourite “iconique” looks of 2024. READ MORE: In 2024, pop stars told invasive fans to back off.…
Doves speak about performing without Jimi Goodwin: “I’m proud of him for doing really well” with his sobriety
Doves have spoken about performing without frontman Jimi Goodwin, with drummer Andy Williams adding that he is “proud of him for doing really well” with his sobriety. READ MORE: Doves return…
Sabrina Carpenter felt she had “literally no idea” if the public would like ‘Espresso’
Sabrina Carpenter has discussed her hit 2024 single ‘Espresso’, revealing that, upon its release, she felt she had “literally no idea” if the public would like it. READ MORE: The…