Julianna Hurtado 
We’re nearing the release of The 1975’s third LP, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, due November 30th. The album will feature already released singles “TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME”, “Love It If We Made It”, and “Give Yourself a Try”. In their latest music video for “Sincerity is Scary“, Matt Healy embraces joy. He walks jauntily down the … Read more
On Thursday’s Tonight Show, viewers were surprised with a rare, off-stage Bob Dylan sighting. The legendary musician appeared beside Fallon in a 2-minute sketch, where the two are seated in a theater, looking onto the Big Apple Circus rehearse—with gorgeous, amber colored liquor in hand. This past April, Dylan revealed his plans for a signature … Read more
November 2007. Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill first catches his case. He serves his time for the hometown arrest, and even for allegations, he’s consistently denied. Mill enters the system of probation, one that he’s now been a part of his entire adult life. November 2017. Meek Mill is arrested for probation violation and sentenced to … Read more
Nicki Minaj has spent a good part of 2018 in the ring with her own drama. From her Cardi B beef, to frequently dismaying Queen‘s reception compared to Astroworld‘s, Nicki has, unfortunately, spent a good part of the year not releasing music, or engaging in collaborations. On the other hand, Zayn’s latest singles include “Let Me,” “Entertainer,” “Sour Diesel,” “Too Much” (with … Read more
Though we were fairly contented with watching Piggy Smalls roll around to the background of “breathin”, we are delighted by Ariana Grande’s new, official visuals for the deeply personal Sweetener standout. Considering the tumultuous few years Ariana Grande has been through, we can apply all sorts of meanings behind the meditative banger. Check out the atmospheric “breathin” … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you’re from out of town, across the Hudson, or smack dab in the middle of the Theater District: It’s not easy knowing what’s on Broadway. How many times did you miss a limited engagement? Or seeing one of your favorite actors on Broadway? We’re here to help. Here are The Best … Read more
Five days in, and it’s already been a very strong month of new music releases. Carly Rae Jepsen previewed her new album with the self-loving “Party for One”. Ariana Grande executed a very “high road” break-up song with “Thank you, Next”. And, there’s the groovy, Thundercat, BADBADNOTGOOD, Flying Lotus collab “King of the Hill”. Not to mention … Read more
Jay Rock, yet another incredible TDE signee, has spent much of 2018 riding the wave of recognition created once Redemption hit the shelves and streaming services. Despite the harrowing nature of his tales, Rock manages to tug on the heartstrings of his listeners. And sometimes, he jerks their chains, as in the “Wow Freestyle” feat. Kendrick Lamar. … Read more
Look, this may not result in a single collaboration between them, but we have to report: Eminem and Snoop Dogg were in the studio together. New photos from Em’s Detroit home studio have surfaced on Snoop’s Insta. One shows the two of them standing in front of the giant mixing board—for what? and whose album?—we have … Read more
Cardi B, once a herald of the Bronx, has now spent some time amongst rap royalty and has even earned herself a crown. From the “Bodak Yellow” wave, to the release of her first studio LP Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has maintained that the best business to be in, is the business of the self. Last … Read more
Phony Ppl: mō’zā-ik In the three years since their last LP Yesterday’s Tomorrow, the Brooklyn-based outfit Phony Ppl endured lineup changes, inked a record deal with 300 Entertainment, and refined their genre-bending sound. Now, they are out with the jazz/funk/bossa nova influenced mō’zā-ik, a record comprised of 11 tracks, each of them sounding like a jam session that could’ve gone on … Read more
Now that Tha Carter V is finally here, we were hoping for a music video rollout from the Atlanta rapper. Lil Wayne, out from beneath his partnership with Birdman, has been enjoying the reception of Tha Carter V. Fans reeling from the guest appearances and flow deserved Lil Tunechi at his best after what totaled an eight year … Read more
If the annual Jingle Ball had a lesser known, but just as cool cousin, it would be ALT 92.3’s ‘Not So Silent Night‘. Last week, the popular radio station announced the lineup for the event, which will take place Dec. 6 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The ‘Not So Silent Night’ lineup is alt-rock focused, … Read more
As a part of his annual New York visit, Jimmy Kimmel enlisted friend and rapper Eminem to deliver one of this week’s performances. And to pull off a feat of epic proportions, not to mention delivering a delicious pun, Kimmel suggested Em take to the Empire State Building to do it. “A performance on the … Read more