After unveiling their first, Ziggy Stardust-inspired limited edition David Bowie Barbie in 2019, Mattel have now announced a second Bowie Barbie. This one celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hunky Dory, dressed in the powder blue suit Bowie wore in the… Read More
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We… Read More
After being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges last year, R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, the Associated Press reports. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelley delivered the sentence on Wednesday (6/29). Kelly, who didn't… Read More
Reports came in on Tuesday night (6/28) that Travis Barker had been hospitalized in Los Angeles, although a reason had not been given at the time. Now TMZ and People report that Barker is suffering from pancreatitis, and that was… Read More
Steve Lacy's recently announced sophomore album Gemini Rights now has a release date, and it's in just a couple weeks: July 15 via RCA (pre-save). A press release also reveals that the album was almost entirely written, produced, and performed… Read More
Austin's Levitation Festival holds its 2022 edition on October 27-30 at downtown venues Stubbs, Mohawk, Empire, Hotel Vegas, Parish, Antone’s and Scoot Inn. They've just announced this year's lineup, which includes The Jesus & Mary Chain, King Gizzard & The… Read More
"Weird Al" Yankovic is in the midst of his massive "Ill Advised Vanity Tour," where he's (mostly) performing original songs instead donning crazy costumes and playing his famous parodies. He also performs a different cover in every city that has… Read More
Snail Mail has recorded two songs for the Spotify Singles series: a cover of Superdrag's “Feeling Like I Do” (from 2002's Last Call for Vitriol), and a new version of "Headlock" which was originally on her 2021 album Valentine. "I… Read More
Long-running singer/songwriter Rocky Votolato is gearing up for his first album since 2015's Hospital Handshakes, Wild Roots, due September 9 via Spartan Records in the US and Thirty Something Records in Europe (pre-order). The album was produced, engineered, and mixed… Read More
Cherry Glazerr have a few shows lined up this summer, including Madrid's Mad Cool Festival, Seattle's Day In Day Out festival, and a show opening for Jack White in Lewiston, NY on August 21. Right after the Jack White show,… Read More