Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999) was a pioneering figure in American music, renowned for his distinctive voice, masterful songwriting, and influential contributions to the genres of soul, funk, and R&B. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mayfield began his musical journey at a young age, singing in church choirs and learning to play various instruments. In the late 1950s, […]
Usher says he laughed with Swizz Beatz about his viral performance with Alicia Keys at the 2024 Super Bowl but regrets smacking Nicki Minaj‘s butt when they performed together back in 2014. Usher Talks Super Bowl Halftime Show and More on The Breakfast Club On Monday (Feb. 19), Usher was a guest on The Breakfast Club, […]
Like many long-running bands, Van Halen‘s approach to music videos changed dramatically over the years. After releasing just a handful of low-budget lip-synced or live videos in their pre-MTV years, the group dove into the format headfirst and very successfully with more expansive and humor-laced clips for songs such as “Panama” and “Hot for Teacher.” […]
Twenty One Pilots seem to be up to something as letters begin appearing in the mail and billboards pop up around the world. Three years on from the release of ‘Scaled And Icy’, Twenty One Pilots have begun teasing the next chapter of their band with a cryptic nod to their past. Over the last […]
Broadway, the heartbeat of American theater, has showcased some of the most extraordinary talents in the world of performing arts. From the dazzling lights of Times Square to the historic theaters lining New York City’s bustling streets, Broadway has been a stage where dreams come alive through song, dance, and storytelling. Among the myriad of […]
Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to […]
Roger Waters, a loud and consistent critic of Israel, has thoughts on Bono‘s salute to the victims of the October 7 attack on the Supernova music festival by Hamas. Waters describes Bono’s tribute, which took place during one of U2‘s residency shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, as “disgusting” while labeling Bono “an enormous […]
Royal Blood have announced a handful of headline shows to tie in with their summer festival appearances. Heading across the Atlantic for some US shows with Queens Of The Stone Age before their packed-out festival season, the pair will play headline shows in Glasgow, Norwich, and Bristol this June, ahead of dates in France, Germany […]
Opeth seems to be going further down the progressive rock rabbit hole, as Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson has revealed he played flute on “three or four tracks” on their next record. Well, that or we’re about to get some seriously death metal flute. According to Anderson in an interview with the Mystery Tour radio […]
Music is a universal language that transcends barriers of time, culture, and genre. Within this vast sonic landscape, male singers have left an indelible mark, their voices resonating through generations, captivating audiences with their unparalleled talent and emotional depth. As we embark on a journey to explore the crème de la crème of vocal prowess, […]