When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? was the third most-streamed album on on-demand in 2019, according to our calculations — and it seems Billie Eilish wants to finish the year out strong. On Wednesday, she dropped “Everything I Wanted,” a tribute to her brother and collaborator, Finneas …
Read More »Hear Leslie Jones, John Cena in Exclusive Clip From New Audio Series '64th Man'
Leslie Jones and John Cena play the starring roles in a new audio comedy series, 64th Man, released by Audible. The 10-episode series arrived on Thursday. Developed by Saturday Night Live writer Bryan Tucker and Zack Phillips (Above Average, The Kicker), 64th Man stars Cena as Billy Logan, a successful college football …
Read More »See Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks Celebrate Nashville Songwriting in 'Bluebird' Trailer
Cleopatra Entertainment has released a trailer for Bluebird, an upcoming documentary that centers on Nashville venue The Bluebird Cafe. Directed by Brian A. Loschiavo, the film documents the origins of numerous songwriters who’ve played in the venue, including Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves and Faith Hill. The official synopsis …
Read More »Vince Staples, 6lack, Mereba Team for Breezy New Song 'Yo Love'
Vince Staples teams with 6LACK and R&B singer Mereba on his nostalgic new song “Yo Love,” which appears on the soundtrack to film drama Queen & Slim. Staples and 6LACK trade verses on the cut, reflecting on the joys and fears of early relationships over a jazzy guitar sequence. “I …
Read More »Johnny Cash Documentary: 10 Things We Learned From 'The Gift'
On November 11th, YouTube Originals will begin streaming the documentary film The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, a 90-minute film directed by Emmy- and Grammy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny (Elvis Presley: The Searcher, Springsteen on Broadway) that features commentary from Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, and members of the Cash family, …
Read More »Why Fiona Apple's 'When the Pawn…' Still Resonates 20 Years Later
If you’re looking for a statement of intent on Fiona Apple’s second album When the Pawn…, which turns 20 on Saturday, it’s right there in the opening of the second track. Over the steadfast piano plunks and rolling drums of “To Your Love,” the then-22-year-old takes aim at her detractors …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Niniola, 'Omo Rapala'
The Nigerian singer Niniola reunites with the great producer Sarz on “Omo Rapala,” a propulsive new single released on Friday. These two artists have a stellar musical history: In 2017, Sarz helped produce Niniola’s “Maradona” and “Sicker,” a pair of gleaming house cuts full of assured singing and compulsively danceable …
Read More »Lil Peep Film Directors Talk Doc's Toughest Moments and Interviews as 'Therapy Sessions'
For those who were close to Gustav Elijah Åhr, the release of documentary film Everybody’s Everything next week may be as difficult as it is cathartic. Åhr, who performed as Lil Peep, died of a drug overdose on tour in 2017 shortly after celebrating his 21st birthday; the film spotlights …
Read More »The Black Keys Break Down Their 'Let's Rock' Tour Setlist
The Black Keys knew expectations were high for their Let’s Rock tour, their first in years. So how did the band choose what songs to play? “We just went to the top 25 songs on Spotify,” jokes singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach. “We thought about ones that were fun to play live, …
Read More »Ringo Starr Announces Dates for 2020 All Starr Band Tour
Ringo Starr has rolled out dates for a 2020 tour with his All Starr Band. It kicks off May 29th at the Casino Rama in Ontario and wraps up June 28th at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Once again, the group will feature long-time members Steve Lukather, Colin …
Read More »