Monthly Archives: April 2023

Unearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for Release

A previously unheard album of Frank Zappa material called Funky Nothingness will be released on June 30. Recorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been earmarked for a follow-up to Zappa’s 1969 solo debut, Hot Rats. He recruited many of his previous collaborators for the sessions, including Mothers of Invention member Ian Underwood, violinist and singer Don […]

Waterparks Score First Ever Top 10 Album In The UK

They’ve done it – Waterparks have gained their first ever Top 10 album on the UK’s official chart with latest release ‘Intellectual Property’ Official Charts reports that the record landed in the No.10 spot on the official top 40. It also finishes at No.3 on the official vinyl chart and No.2 on the official record […]

Cardi B Going After Tasha K’s Property to Collect Lawsuit Debt

Cardi B is gunning for Tasha K’s property to fulfill the $4 million debt the vlogger owes her after losing a defamation lawsuit. On Thursday (April 20), a writ of execution was filed against Tasha K, according to court documents obtained by XXL on Friday (April 21). The document, signed off on by Judge William M. […]

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, ‘Walking Into Clarksdale’: Retro Review

Walking Into Clarksdale is the album Led Zeppelin fans have resigned themselves to never getting. The group put a definitive cap on its career almost immediately after John Bonham died in 1980, and the surviving three members – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones – regrouped only for dubiously special performances at Live Aid in 1985 and […]

10 Best Neil Diamond Songs of All Time

Neil Diamond is one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of all time, with a career spanning over six decades. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. Diamond’s music is known for its catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and his distinctive baritone voice. He has […]

Swizz Beatz And Mass Appeal Team Up For The ‘Hip-Hop 50, Vol. 2’ EP

Getty Image Mass Appeal’s Hip-Hop 50 celebration continues with a new EP, this one produced and curated by Swizz Beatz. The Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack series kicked off last year with DJ Premier‘s Hip-Hop 50 Vol. 1 featuring the “Beat Breaks” with Nas and “Remy Rap” with Remy Ma and Rapsody. Now, Swizz Beatz […]

Motley Crue Working on New Music With Bob Rock

Motley Crue is working on new music with longtime producer Bob Rock. Bassist Nikki Sixx detailed the ongoing process in a recent Instagram post. “I’m sure you all know how important lyrics are to me. This new set feels more personal since we haven’t recorded anything new in a while,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself […]