Author: Julianna Hurtado
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Queen and Adam Lambert Announce U.S Summer Tour
The Queen + Adam Lambert collaboration began in 2009 when Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor teamed up with Lambert during the eighth season of American Idol. Though Lambert finished second in the competition, he was able to maintain a relationship with the former Queen members, who were finally in the presence of a vocalist…
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Best Broadway and Holiday Shows to See This Season
For those of you traveling to New York City for the holidays or simply looking for ways to celebrate the season in the city, there are many Broadway and Holiday shows running through the end of the month. Nothing’s better than retreating into one of New York’s amazing theater destinations for a taste of culture,…
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Chance the Rapper Nominated for Seven Grammys
When The Recording Academy determined that streaming-only albums are eligible for Grammy nominations, the possibility opened up for independent artist Chance the Rapper to be recognized for his popular acclaim. And it turns out all he needed was the green light in order for Coloring Book to be given the consideration it deserves. Chance the Rapper…
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Everything We Know About John Legend’s New Album
It’s been three years since John Legend released Love in the Future, and the follow-up is finally, almost here. Legend’s sixth studio album is titled Darkness and Light and will be available December 2nd. So far, Legend has released two single from the forthcoming record, the latest being “Penthouse Floor” featuring Chance the Rapper. The rubbery funk track evokes the…
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A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour
Last week, A Tribe Called Quest released their last full length LP, We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service. The title is likely a reference to Phife Dawg, the late co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest, who unfortunately died before the album’s completion. We Got it From Here is Tribe’s first studio album in 18 years…
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Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album
Today on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show, Childish Gambino premiered the second new single off his forthcoming album, Awaken, My Love! The new song is titled “Redbone” and echoes some of the more soulful notes we saw from the album’s first released single “Me and Your Mama”. Both offerings are indicative that Awaken, My Love is going to…
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Everything We Know About The Weeknd’s New Album
It’s only been a year since The Weeknd released his game changing album Beauty Behind the Madness, the record which included contagious pop singles “Can’t Feel My Face”, “The Hills”, and “Earned It”. But just this week, Canadian crooner Abel Tesfaye gifted us with a new single and the cover art (which features Tesfaye’s new haircut ) for his…
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Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have released a new track which tackles the devastating scope of opioid addiction. The new song, titled “Drug Dealer”, features the vocals of Ariana DeBoo and co-production by Joshua “Budo” Karp. “Drug Dealer” is characterized by its subdued piano, poignant lyrics, and emotional chorus. Though the new song is deeply personal, it speaks…
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10 Moments When Chance the Rapper Stole Our Hearts
In just a few years, Chance the Rapper went from being a promising talent in Chicago’s rap scene, to the most widely known independent artist in the genre. All the while, Chance has maintained modesty, and most importantly, has stayed true to his own vision, a vision which could only be achieved while remaining unsigned.…
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Gorillaz Tease New Album and Debut ‘The Book of Noodle’
It’s been six years since the world’s first virtual hip-hop group released their fourth LP Plastic Beach, but after taking the next installment of Noodle’s story to Twitter, it seems that we can start gearing up for the Gorillaz to debut their fifth studio album. After a six year long hiatus, The Book of Noodle has been posted to Twitter…
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Lady Gaga | New Album, Mini Tour, and More
The past couple of weeks have been filled with news regarding Lady Gaga, one of the world’s most authentic and innovative musicians. It hasn’t been long since rumors of her forthcoming album surfaced, and now, we have all of the details. 2016 will turn out to be a big year for Lady Gaga, with even…
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Louis C.K Announces (Even More) Stand-Up Tour Dates
For those of you who couldn’t grab tickets to Louis C.K’s last round of tour dates, we have good news, with the possibility of more to come. Last week, the famed comedian performed three nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, continuing his legacy of selling out the venue. Coming from someone who tried really hard to find…
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Kings of Leon Embrace Pop-Rock Sound on New Album ‘Walls’
According to their recent performance on Later… with Jools Holland, it seems that Brothers Followill, aka Kings of Leon, have taken a turn towards pop sensitivity for their eighth studio album Walls. The performance was to debut their new song “Around the World“, a track characterized by its more intricate and melodic guitar work, upbeat percussion, and anthem style refrains.…
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The Chainsmokers Continue to Dominate Without a Debut Album
After spending yet another week at the top of Billboard’s 100, The Chainsmokers have yet again been asked the question of whether or not they’ll release a full studio album anytime soon. The Chainsmokers, consisting of duo Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, have achieved immense success considering their career has been comprised of randomly released singles. So, if…