Mississippi isn’t just the birthplace of the blues—it’s the heart and soul of American music. From the Delta’s deep, haunting rhythms to the electrifying sounds of rock and roll, this Southern state has given the world some of its most legendary voices. Whether it’s the hip-shaking energy of Elvis Presley, the soul-stirring guitar of B.B. […]
Ye is convinced that only a psycho genius like himself can stand up against Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle after seeing what K-Dot did to Drake. Ye Weighs In on Drake and Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle On Tuesday (Feb. 4), Justin Laboy debuted the new episode of his The Download podcast featuring Ye as a guest. […]
Stray From The Path is celebrating their signing to SharpTone Records with a furious new single “Kubrick Stare”. The single was produced by frequent Stray From The Path collaborator Will Putney (Body Count, Knocked Loose, Vein.fm, etc.), and is sure to light a fire under your ass for the day. “It felt like we were […]
Alice in Chains’ 1996 performance on MTV Unplugged was a monumental moment in the band’s history, yet during the performance Jerry Cantrell was ready to puke. “I was sick as a dog,” the guitarist recalled during a recent appearance on the Broken Record podcast. “I was not feeling well. And if you look very closely, […]
Ted Nugent has posted a hunting photo and wrote, “Happy Groundhog Day everyday everybody! Handsome young Caeden and Poppy doing garden security in the Connecticut wilderness!” Last year, Nugent appeared on The Chuck Shute Podcast and discussed hunting, saying, “As a hunter, fisherman and trapper, I provide the most humane, conscientious, moral, quick death of […]
Montana may be known for its breathtaking landscapes, rugged wilderness, and cowboy culture, but it has also given the world some incredible musical talent. While it might not have the same reputation as Nashville or Los Angeles, the Treasure State has produced singers and musicians who have left their mark on rock, country, jazz, and […]
Rap beefs are one thing. But, watching a bromance dissolve in real-time is another level of pain. Sadly, this is precisely what Drake and LeBron James fans are experiencing. With supporters questioning the status of their friendship, the “Sideways” rapper made it clear things are not good. Yesterday (February 4) during opening night of Drake’s […]
Technically, Billy Gibbons is on a break from ZZ Top right now. But in reality, he’s digging deeper into the band’s history than he has in a long time. Gibbons is currently touring with the BFGs, leading a trio that also features bassist and Hammond B3 player Mike Flanigin and longtime Stevie Ray Vaughn and […]
RADAR Festival has unveiled UNDERØATH as its second headliner for 2025, and announced a further 12 more acts including Yonaka, Lake Malice, Tropic Gold and more. The award-winning festival is set to take place at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse between July 04 and 06. French darksynth titan Carpenter Brut was previously announced as the first […]
It’s that time of year again. The XXL Awards 2025 nominees and new board members have been announced. As we always do about this time, the XXL staff has chosen artists in 12 categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Producer of the Year and more. Kendrick Lamar […]