Author: Julianna Hurtado
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Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Is Finally Here
It seems impossible, that after a four year delay, that Lil Wayne has freed himself and his creativity out from beneath the contractional obligations with Birdman, and has finally released Tha Carter V. And not only is it here, but it’s everything that fans were hoping for. Nostalgic, triumphant, and poignant to the time that’s passed since…
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Watch Weird Al Yankovic Star in Weezer’s Video for “Africa”
When times are tough, we are thankful for moments like this. Weezer, the hip losers who’ve paved their career with comedic, self-deprecating rock, continue to engage with the online fandom they created back in the early 2000’s—the height of their fame and the advent of internet culture. Late last year, a 14-year-old fan from Cleveland named…
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Pusha T Has Rescheduled ‘Daytona’ Tour Dates for This Fall
Fans were disappointed when Pusha T cancelled several of his Summer tour dates, which were scheduled in promotion of his Wyoming sessions 7-track Daytona. We’re still not quite sure what caused the cancellations—though, Push did get married during that time—the man is back with rescheduled “Daytona” Tour dates. The updated trek will begin November 3rd, and include…
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What Is Yandhi? Everything We Know About Kanye’s New Album
What a year it’s been for America, for the world, and for beloved rapper and self-declared genius Kanye West. We didn’t expect Ye to announce another LP after the five-albums-in-five-weeks, G.O.O.D Music bonanza that occurred earlier this Summer. At least not for awhile. Especially considering it’s since been confirmed that Kanye is hard at work…
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Cameron Crowe’s Film ‘Almost Famous’ Is Being Adapted for Broadway
In 2000, Cameron Crowe received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Almost Famous, a film loosely based around his experiences as a rock journalist. Featuring an incredible time capsule of a soundtrack, an award-winning performance by actress Kate Hudson, and a bunch of delightful cameos, Almost Famous took the fast-track to our hearts and film collections. Now,…
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Greta Van Fleet Preview Debut LP With Another New Song
Classic, revivalist rockers Greta Van Fleet continue to ride their wave of rising fandom energy, all while dressed in vintage clothing hand-picked by their Grandma Lillian. Having performed in bars since the age of 12, frontman Josh Kiszka’s ambitious screeches and howls have aged to perfection, a big component of the band’s hard rock edge. There…
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When Is Lana Del Rey’s New Album Out?
It’s been a wild ride for Lana Del Rey, who is turning out to be one of the most prolific pop stars we have today. Just last year, we received the cinematic Lust for Life, a record which enforced Lana Del Rey’s flexibility and vocal range, her ability to seamlessly play off of guest features by hip-hop…
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10 Fall Music Festivals You Need On Your Radar
Though a good portion of music festivals take place during the Summer, when people tend to be on vacation, plenty of them occur even after everyone is back at work and school. Looking to plan your next escape? Here are 10 Fall Music Festivals You Need On Your Radar, all based in the U.S. …
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The 1975 Announce Release Date and Tracklist for New Album
What a ride it’s been for English rock band The 1975, led by the eccentric and devastatingly fashionable Matt Healy, who provides both sustenance and adversity for the band’s progress and fame. But it appears that the band has gained their footing once again, as they have the music industry appropriately stoked for their upcoming…
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Lana Del Rey Releases New Single “Mariners Apartment Complex”
Lana Del Rey delivered a lovely and promising interview on Annie Mac’s BBC 1 Radio today (Sep. 12), which was buttressed by new music. “Mariners Apartment Complex“, produced by Jack Antonoff, features Del Rey’s lush vocals against a piano and guitar driven ballad. Much like the rest of Lana Del Rey’s catalog, “Mariners Apartment Complex” is a…
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Calvin Harris and Sam Smith Drop Music Video for “Promises”
Calvin Harris and Sam Smith celebrate Vogueing and New York City’s iconic dance culture in their music video for the grooving single “Promises“. Directed by Emil Nava, the video is shot in a warehouse-turned dance club, and features model Winnie Harlow alongside many Voguers strutting cat walks, rooftops, and clubs. You can check out the glittering…
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Kanye, Chance the Rapper, and Zaytoven Are In the Studio
Two months ago, Chance confirmed a Kanye West-produced 7-track, which would follow the G.O.O.D Music rollout we saw at the Summer’s beginning. Now, on what would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday, Chance and Kanye have appeared in studio together, chopping up an old MJ vocal sample. Check out the clip below, and feel free to…
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Muse Announce New Album and Drop First Single, “The Dark Side”
Not many bands can get away with producing edgy, sci-fi themed albums and concerts, but Muse continues to show that it doesn’t really matter what theatrics are involved with a project. If it’s good, it’s good. And judging from already released singles, the list of producers, and even the album art, it appears that Muse…
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Watch Blood Orange’s New Self-Directed Video for “Saint”
On Friday (August 24th) Blood Orange dropped Negro Swan, his silky, sorrowful, fully realized LP, which intimates in its listeners moods of elation and longing. In trying to paint a picture of an African American experience, his experience, Blood Orange crafted his most stunning album to date. Arguably more simple and spare is the self-directed video for “Saint“, which…