British production duo La Roux have released a new video for their upcoming single, “Let Me Down Gently.” Following their Grammy award-winning 2009 self-titled release, La Roux have been relatively quiet. All of that, however, is about to change with their forthcoming album, Trouble in Paradise, due out July 8th. “I like to think everything […]
In a CBC radio interview with Jian Ghomeshi, Thriller producer Quincy Jones said he thinks that L.A. Reid, producer of the newest posthumous Michael Jackson record Xscape, is just “trying to make money.” “I understand that. Everybody’s after money. The estate, the lawyers. It’s about money,” Jones goes on to say. In the two-part interview set to air Friday, […]
In one of those rare, oddly public heart-to-heart’s that artists with mutual admiration can sometimes have, The New York Times facilitated a conversation between current teen obsession Lorde and the most popular person on every Make Out Club member’s freebie list, Conner Oberst. In what is a very honest insight into their songwriting process, when asked […]
Sam Smith’s debut album is up for pre-sale on iTunes, and with it came the release of a new, softer single, “Leave Your Lover.” The album follows last year’s EP, “Nirvana,” which certified that the 22 year old British singer can stand on his own, despite his meteoric rise with game-changers Disclosure. This is the new […]
Cherub wants you to fuck to this record, and they’re not shy about it. Take the lyricism of Neon Trees, the sonic palette of Chromeo, mix in a healthy dose of Prince, and then drop the tempo like panties on prom night, and you’ve got Cherub’s second full-length release, Year of the Caprese. “This is that […]
South African oddities Die Antwoord announced the release of their new album Donker Mag today, and began pre-selling it on iTunes. Additionally, two tracks were immediately available for download. “Pitbull Terrier” and “Cookie Thumper!” can be purchased immediately. The rest of the album is expected to be available on June 3rd. If you want to […]
It might seem like just another video of some enthusiastic Pharrell fans dancing to “Happy,” but this time it’s different. The people in the video are from Tehran, Iran. What you’re seeing is a visual representation of the huge rift growing among the young, progressive majority of the population that wants a change in their […]
Two of the world’s most annoying entities have joined forces to make what might be called the most pointless video of all time. Billboard is reporting that former Smith’s front man and full-time blowhard Morrissey has collaborated with what might be the world’s most hypocritical animal right’s group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals […]
Jimmy Page wants to play shows with Led Zeppelin again. Arguably the greatest guitar player alive, the 70-year-old rocker recently told The New York Times that Robert Plant is the only thing holding up a reunion tour. “Everyone would love to play more concerts for the band. He’s just playing games, and I’m fed […]
In a move that is less unprecedented and more unnecessary, Spin Magazine is reporting that the 2014 Billboard Music Awards will feature the ghostly apparition of the King of Pop himself. Following on the heels of 2012′s Dre and Snoop appearance at Coachella that featured a hologram Tupac Shakur, the promotional powers that be have […]
