Billie Eilish performed a tender, inviting “My Future,” the first single she’s released since quarantine, on Night Three of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Before she delivered the song, she passionately spoke about the urgency of voting and what’s at stake in this election. “You don’t need me to …
Read More »Jónsi Enlists Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser for 'Cannibal'
Jónsi has recruited Cocteau Twins‘ Liz Fraser for “Cannibal,” his latest offering from his upcoming solo album Shiver, outOctober 2nd via Krunk. The song is accompanied by a video directed by the Sigur Rós frontman and Giovanni Ribisi; it features a figure in a hazy, heavenly abyss dancing as Jónsi …
Read More »Sufjan Stevens Spotlights 'Renegade' Dancer Jalaiah in 'Video Game' Clip
Sufjan Stevens meets TikTok in the video for his new song “Video Game,” starring the “Renegade” dance creator Jalaiah Harmon. In the visual, directed by Nicole Ginelli, Harmon dances her signature “Renegade” moves in front of a changing CGI backdrop. “I don’t wanna be your personal Jesus/I don’t wanna live …
Read More »A Sex Bot Turns Evil in A$AP Ferg's 'Move Ya Hips' Video
A$AP Ferg might have dropped his new song “Move Ya Hips” (featuring Nicki Minaj and Atlanta rapper MadeinTYO) with a charming visualizer about working out, but the official video is much more cinematic and sinister. Directed by Isaac Rentz, the clip opens with a man ordering a sex bot on …
Read More »RS Charts: Taylor Swift Tops the Artists 500 for Second Straight Week
Taylor Swift took the Number One spot on the Artists 500 chart for the second straight week on the strength of her surprise album Folklore, which also finished at Number One on the Top 200 Albums chart for the second week in a row. All told, the singer earned 179.4 …
Read More »Watch Lindsey Buckingham Sing for First Time Since Heart Surgery
Lindsey Buckingham has kept a low profile since he was sidelined by emergency heart surgery in February 2019, but he re-emerged on Friday for a four-song acoustic set via Zoom for the tech company Nutanix. Buckingham played the Fleetwood Mac songs “Never Going Back Again” and “Big Love,” along with …
Read More »Dawes Release Nostalgic New Single 'St. Augustine at Night'
Last year, Dawes celebrated the 10th year anniversary of their first album North Hills with a reissue and tour — and their latest two singles prove they’re still going strong. Last month, they released “Who Do You Think You‘re Talking To?” a charging track about trying to escape the ghosts …
Read More »Watch Halestorm, Amy Lee Rip Through 'Break In'
Last month, Halestorm enlisted Evanescence’s Amy Lee for a new version of their song “Break In,” originally from their 2012 albumThe Strange Case of… On Thursday, the band shared a clip of Lee performing the song in the studio with Halestorm lead singer Lzzy Hale; the two trade off impassioned …
Read More »Roy Clark's Signature Songs to Be Compiled on 'Greatest Hits' Album
Roy Clark’s skillful guitar playing and exuberant personality were highlights of his weekly appearances on the variety series Hee Haw, but the versatile entertainer also had a recording career that spanned more than five decades. Now, the fruits of Clark’s studio labor are featured in an 18-track collection that will …
Read More »With Her First Album in 8 Years, Brandy Finally Feels Free
Brandy‘s ascent in the Nineties was meteoric. Following the release of her self-titled debut, which spawned an early hit with the single “Baby,” she landed a starring role on the popular sitcom Moesha. By the release of 1998’s Never Say Never, she was on her way to becoming a full-fledged …
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