Where did all the new rap superstars go? It’s beginning to appear that the genre’s mainstream struggles are deeper than taking nine months last year to produce its first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. While that wasn’t a problem this year, it’s somewhat telling that the most dominant rapper chart-wise is Kendrick Lamar, […]
Fit For An Autopsy are set to release their latest album, The Nothing That Is, on October 25 via Nuclear Blast but they just dropped the second single, “Savior of None / Ashes of All” along with an accompanying music video. To go along with the video, they issued the following statement: “‘Savior Of None […]
Mega-star Chappell Roan was born four years after Oasis released their debut album. Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out over a decade after Oasis broke up. On stage she dons elaborate, drag queen-like makeup and extravagant outfits — nothing like Noel and Liam Gallagher‘s more casual attire. And […]
System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian reflected on the intense experience of opening for Slayer, stating in a recent interview that it is challenging but ultimately valuable. When the band joined Slayer on their “Diabolus in Musica” tour, System of a Down had just released their debut album, and their popularity was starting to […]
Hip-hop has always been a genre defined by its raw energy, powerful storytelling, and boundary-pushing creativity. While it was once dominated by male voices, female rappers have carved out their own space, proving time and time again that they can hold their own—and then some. From the pioneers who blazed the trail to the modern-day […]
Diddy has filed to have Rodney Jones’ lawsuit dismissed, claiming Jones is merely trying to pressure Puff into a settlement. Diddy Files to Have Lawsuit Dismissed On Monday (Aug. 26), XXL obtained a motion filed by Diddy’s legal team in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The motion claims Jones’ […]
David Gilmour made a splash early in the promotional cycle for the upcoming Luck and Strange when he described it as the best album he’s made since Pink Floyd‘s The Dark Side of the Moon. He’s backing away from that now, though a general reticence about those years remains. “It’s a flip statement, really,” Gilmour […]
UPDATE 24/08/24 Leeds Festival have now confirmed that due to weather damage, the BBC Radio 1 Tent and the Aux Stage will remain closed throughout the weekend. All other stages will run as normal. IMPORTANT UPDATE – LEEDS ⚠️ Unfortunately the health and safety team have now confirmed we will not be able use the […]
Katy Perry is more than just a pop icon—she’s a cultural phenomenon who has consistently delivered some of the most unforgettable anthems of the 21st century. With a career that spans over a decade, Perry has become synonymous with chart-topping hits, vibrant performances, and a style that’s uniquely her own. From empowering ballads that inspire […]
Drake came through with a surprise earlier this month when he unveiled 100gigs.org, a website that hosted a bunch of previously unreleased material from the rapper. It turns out that wasn’t a one-and-done thing, as Drake has just added a second wave of content to the site. As Billboard notes, the site was updated on […]