Rappers With the Most Grammy Awards

XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this feature. Hip-hop has always had a love-hate relationship with the Grammys. In fact, the prestigious award show that’s catered to honoring the music industry’s most talented composers, songwriters and musicians turned a blind eye to rap for years. Some might say the Recording Academy has considered hip-hop the […]

Bleed From Within Release New Single ‘Overthrone’

Bleed From Within have shared new single ‘Overthrone’, with the deluxe edition of their ‘Shrine’ LP out now. The new release follows a massive summer for the Scottish heavy metal band, who also just finished-up a 13-date tour supporting Trivium across the UK and, more recently, stepped off the Lamb Of God ‘Heabangers Boat’ cruise. […]

Grammy Nominations 2024: Snubs And Surprises

The 2024 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises and snubs to discuss. Although the Recording Academy added some new categories this year to accommodate the emergence of Afropop as a global force, it looks like another growing genre was left out in the cold. Meanwhile, as country […]

The Hidden Talents of Your Favorite Rock Stars

The principal talent of your average world-famous rocker is often plainly obvious. That’s how they end up, you know, world famous. Brian May, for instance, is an incredibly gifted guitarist. David Lee Roth is an out-sized personality, perfect for fronting a band. Alice Cooper set a dark new standard for creep-rock theatrics. Paul Stanley makes […]

Dreamcatcher Reveal ‘VillainS’ Tracklist

Dreamcatcher have revealed the tracklist and details for their forthcoming mini-album. ‘VillainS’ will be the K-Pop septet’s ninth mini-album and will arrive at 6pm (KST) on November 22. Its release represents the start of a new era for the group, following the conclusion of their ‘Apocalypse’ series in May. The forthcoming release from JiU, SuA, […]

15 Best Harp Players of All Time

Harp players are masterful musicians who conjure enchanting melodies from the strings of their ethereal instrument, the harp. Known for its angelic resonance and graceful appearance, the harp holds a special place in the world of music. These players possess a rare ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from serenity and introspection to […]

Rick Ross, Meek Mill, NBA YoungBoy, More – New Hip-Hop Projects

Even in the fourth quarter of the year, hip-hop never fails to feed the need for new music. This week, two longtime collaborators reunite on a joint album surrounded by hype, a Lousiana rhymer drops his third full-length offering this year, a Brooklyn MC puts out her debut project and more. Rick Ross and Meek Mill Deliver Joint […]

Why Billy Idol Enlisted a Drug Dealer to Torture His Record Label

Billy Idol has detailed how he and his drug dealer “tortured” the singer’s record label in an effort to gain further artistic control. The incident took place in 1983 as Idol was readying his sophomore album, Rebel Yell. The singer’s label, Chrysalis Records, was focussed on getting the LP out quickly. So when Idol deemed […]

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