Author Archives: GoldMark

Charli XCX Announced A New ‘Chaotic’ Partnership

Charli XCX, pop music’s favorite brat/film snob, has just teamed up with ABSOLUT Vodka for a two-year partnership that she promises will be “a little chaotic,” which feels very on brand. What exactly does that mean? Well, it remains to be seen. The team-up promises limited-edition drops, collectible items, custom glassware, and fan events. Charli […]

Three Years of Sampha’s Lahai: Time for Another Listen

An album anniversary is a perfectly respectable excuse to cancel an evening of aimless scrolling. Sampha’s Lahai turns three on October 20. We have our excuse. Released in 2023 through Young, it followed Process and the earlier Dual EP. Sampha’s official album account places the record within a creative life that extends across songwriting, production, […]

50 Cent Gets Candid About Finding Out His Mother Was a Lesbian

50 Cent reflects on how he felt when he found out his late mother was a lesbian. In promotion of his new film Street Fighter, in which he stars as the iconic boxer Balrog, Fif spoke in a new interview with Variety, published on Oct. 17. The Queens rapper discussed the new live-action action adventure film, […]

Why Richard Marx Doesn’t Regret Turning Down Taylor Swift

Few musicians would ever turn down the chance to work with Taylor Swift, but that’s exactly what Richard Marx did – and he doesn’t regret it. Known for such chart-topping hits as “Right Here Waiting,” “Hold On to the Nights” and “Satisfied,” Marx’s songwriting resume is impressive. Beyond his solo career, the singer has been […]

Foo Fighters, Weezer & More For KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Show

KROQ’s iconic Almost Acoustic Christmas show is back for another year, and the line-up is filled with the very best of rock and alternative. Up top, you have Foo Fighters and Weezer, both of whom have released massive albums this year. They will then be joined by Sublime, Interpol, Joyce Manor, Julia Wolf, Almost Monday […]