The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recently talked about his “rivalry” with Kurt Cobain and came down strictly to “good competition.” He argues that it was the act of comparing himself to Kurt that provoked some of the negative reactions. Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins had distinct versions of alternative rock with great success and […]
James Brown, born on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina, was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who became known as the “Godfather of Soul.” With his electrifying stage presence, infectious rhythms, and soulful voice, Brown revolutionized the music industry and left an indelible mark on popular music. Brown’s career spanned several decades, starting […]
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we’ve narrowed it down to strictly the best […]
Lamb Of God is revisiting their 2020 livestream event Live In Richmond with a full stream available all weekend. So if you’re stuck inside thanks to all that Canadian wildfire smoke, at least you can safely get your mosh on with this. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Pantera and Lamb Of God will hit the […]
Motley Crue played an intimate a club show for approximately 450 fans in London on Friday night (June 30). The performance was not officially a Motley Crue gig. Instead, the band played under the pseudonym Dogs of War — which is reportedly the name of an upcoming song form the band, though it wasn’t featured in their […]
Use Scan QR Code to copy link and share it Phoenix-based songwriter Sydney Sprague has today announced her second album ‘somebody in hell loves you’ and shared new single ‘overkill’. Image credit: Ellie Carty Set for release on September 15 via Rude Records, the forthcoming album marks the highly anticipated follow-up to the 28-year-old’s 2021 […]
Curtis Mayfield, born on June 3, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American singer, songwriter, and producer who made significant contributions to soul, R&B, and funk music. Known for his silky falsetto voice, socially conscious lyrics, and innovative musical arrangements, Mayfield emerged as a powerful voice during the Civil Rights Movement and became a symbol […]
Cardi B and Offset have had their ups-and-downs — and it seems like they might be having a rocky patch again. In a since-deleted Instagram story from a few days ago, Offset accused Cardi of cheating on him, according to Cosmopolitan. Still, the Bronx rapper is denying the rumors. She even hosted a Twitter space […]
When Fresh, the sixth album by Sly & the Family Stone, went on sale on June 30, 1973, it wasn’t the LP that reviewers had praised on prerelease listening. Not only was there a new song, but each track on the record was significantly different from the ones Epic Records had approved. That might be a bewildering development for […]
Mick Mars, the esteemed guitarist of Motley Crue, has recently shed light on his forthcoming solo album, titled ‘Another Side of Mars.’ While delving into his creative process, Mars hinted that one of the songs on the album is about his former Motley Crue bandmates, amidst an ongoing legal dispute. As reported by UCR, In […]