• Waterparks share “REAL SUPER DARK” and announce fifth album

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY due April 14 on Fueled by Ramen Pop/rock three-piece Waterparks has announced the release date of its fifth studio album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, due for release on April 14th, 2023, via Fueled by Ramen. In celebration of the announcement, the band has also dropped the fourth single from the album, “REAL SUPER DARK,” which…

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  • Untamable pop star Zara Larsson returns with “Can’t Tame Her”

    “Can’t Tame Her” is out via Sommer House/Epic Records Pop sensation Zara Larsson returns with a bang, introducing a fierce and empowering new era with “Can’t Tame Her.” The track, co-written by Larsson, MNEK, MTHR, and Grammy-winning producer Danja, is a glossy, futuristic banger that showcases Larsson’s unbridled energy and strong, female-forward message. The accompanying…

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  • KAYTRANADA drops “Twin Flame” with Anderson .Paak: Stream

    “Twin Flame” is out on RCA Records Amid his North American trek supporting The Weeknd‘s arena tour, prolific producer KAYTRANADA returns with “Twin Flame,” his first official offering of 2022, featuring smooth crooner Anderson .Paak. Fueled by a black and white video portraying KAYTRANADA and .Paak hosting a warehouse party from a stage suspended above…

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  • What So Not reveals Anomaly tracklist, shares “As One” ft. Herizen

    Anomaly out Sept. 16 via Counter / Sweat It Out: Pre-Save/Order A shimmering deviation from archetypal electronica, the journey for Australian producer What So Not from his early beginnings to 2022 has been one lined with eyewatering collaborations, countless explosive live shows on some of the world’s biggest stages, and, as of Friday, September 16,…

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  • Breakout artist Doechii and SZA mesmerize with a new cut of “Persuasive”

    “Persuasive” is out via TDE/Capitol: Stream This week marks the first collaboration of Top Dawg Entertainment’s female powerhouses as Tampa breakout artist Doechii, and multi-platinum Grammy winner SZA, unveil their hypnotizing new version of “Persuasive.” “I created “Persuasive” to uplift people and bring communities together, so having SZA jump on the song was a perfect…

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  • J Balvin closes inaugural Sueños Festival on a high note: Photos

    See Sueños Festival 2022 coverage here. Last night, Colombian megastar J Balvin made his highly-anticipated return to Grant Park with an energetic headlining set at Sueños Festival. After a legendary two-day event that saw a blend of Latin artists command the stage, the Medellin-born rapper closed out the weekend with a set to remember. Balvin,…

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  • Stars Are Blind, and so were Critics: Why ‘Paris’ by Paris Hilton is timeless

    Paris is out on Warner Records The wrath of critics was once feared, with faded rockstar dreams inspiring embittered opinions, and not too long ago, these opinions were the only ones you would hear. There were no social media platforms to voice opinions or stan armies to rush to an idol’s defense. Rather, the quality…

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  • ACL 2021: The “live music capital of the world” is back in October!

    ACL 2021 returns October 1-3, 8-10, 2021: Tickets The “live music capital of the world” is back, baby! Austin, Texas, has been home to the legendary music festival, Austin City Limits, since 2002. The bill consistently caters to a vast audience of Austin locals and international music lovers. People come for the delicious eats, cold…

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  • New Music Friday 005: Lil Nas X, Unusual Demont, and Marc E. Bassy

    See all future NMF posts: HERE Week 5 of our New Music Friday series! Every Friday, we’ll share ten new releases you should know. Last week, I attended Pitchfork Fest, so here are twenty releases to know. Read New Music Friday 005: Lil Nas X – Montero Lil Nas X has finally unveiled his hotly-anticipated debut album,…

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  • P4K Fest 2021 Day 3 Recap: Special Interest, Yves Tumor, & Erykah Badu

    See P4K Fest 2021 coverage here. The final day of Pitchfork Fest 2021 is in the books! Capped off by Sunday Funday magic with headliner Erykah Badu, memorable performances by Tomberlin, KeiyaA, oso oso, Mariah the Scientist, The WeatherStation, Andy Shauf, Cat Power, and Flying Lotus, the festival closed with one of my favorite lineups of…

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