Richard Thompson has shared details for his forthcoming 19th solo album 13 Rivers, set for release via New West Records on September 14th. The British singer-songwriter-guitarist also released a pair of songs from the album, “The Storm Won’t Come” and “Bones of Gilead.” Produced by Thompson, 13 Rivers was engineered …
Read More »Hear Cam's Meditative New Song 'Road to Happiness'
“Be careful who you hang around, beliefs are sticky things,” sings Cam in the new song “Road to Happiness,” released early Thursday morning. It’s those beliefs that, given enough time to steep, can completely derail a dream or even inflict harm on others around us. Over gentle, finger-style acoustic guitar, …
Read More »Hear Childish Gambino's Breezy Two-Song 'Summer Pack'
Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, delivered his own heat wave Wednesday morning with a pair of tropical, sexy new songs, “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.” Collectively the duo make upSummer Pack, according to the labeling on streaming services. Both songs are breezy and romantic, so attuned to …
Read More »See Jay Rock Roam Virtual Neighborhood in 'ES Tales' Video
Jay Rock‘s neighborhood transforms into an 8-bit video game in his stylish “ES Tales” video. Directors Dave Free (of the Little Homies) and Jack Begert fill the clip with visual references to various vintage arcade and NES games, including Punch-Out!!! and Paperboy. As Jay Rock drives down the street, he …
Read More »Christine and the Queens Announces Sophomore Album 'Chris'
Christine and the Queens is gearing up to release her sophomore album Chris on September 21st. The French pop singer has offered up a second new single as well as a string of tour dates with the album announcement. “Doesn’t Matter” follows up the track “Girlfriend,” which was released earlier …
Read More »Jack White Announces Vinyl-Only Live LP
Jack White will release a vinyl-only live LP documenting the Boarding House Reach tour as part of his Vault subscription service. The album, featured in Vault package Number 37, will include recordings from two intimate shows: the trek-opening March 16th set at the Blue Room at White’s Nashville label, Third …
Read More »Margo Price's 'Cocaine Cowboys' Is the Song of the Summer
What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s a song on your summer playlist and no one else’s? We …
Read More »Harry Styles' 'Carolina' Is the Song of the Summer
What makes a summer jam? Is it the sunniest chorus, the hottest beat, the most weeks on the charts? Do the lyrics have to be about beaches and barbecues, or is it a question of vibe? What if it’s a song on your summer playlist and no one else’s? We …
Read More »Miley Cyrus Is Raising Money for Migrant Children Via Facebook Page
Miley Cyrus is mobilizing her Facebook followers to make donations for migrant children who have been separated from their families. The pop singer launched a fundraiser for KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) through the social network’s new feature allowing Pages (public figures and businesses) to lead campaigns directly. The …
Read More »Dilly Dally Preview New Album With Searing 'I Feel Free'
Toronto punks Dilly Dally try to revive themselves, and the power of rock, in the new video for “I Feel Free,” the first offering from their upcoming album, Heaven, out September 14th via Partisan Records. “I Feel Free” begins with a soft sparkle but soon settles into a mid-tempo scorcher, …
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