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What else did you expect from a dude whose last few albums were called: Rebel Soul, Rock n Roll Jesus, Cocky and of course Born Free. If you’re outraged that’s straight up clickbait and hamming it up on social media. When Kid Rock tells you who he is…believe him.
Big Sean Tweeted: “GOOD Music…that’s a forever brotherhood, but business wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut! I worked my way out that deal.” What A Life…
Sting says, “The song Rushing Water is a fitting start to an album (The Bridge) that seeks to bridge all of the petty differences that can separate us.”
Elton John says: “I haven’t heard Stevie sound so young since he was about 19, just before he did Talking Book; it’s an “Uptight Stevie.” Welcome to the Finish Line…
Memphis singer-songwriter Yebba reworks songs from her debut album, Dawn from a room inside Electric Lady Studios for her Tiny Desk Concert.
Dani says “So, when I talked to my video director Tyler Lorde, we came up with an idea that worked and also gave a little nod to one of my favourite sci-fi films, The Fifth Element.”
Like Britney Spears before him, Drake’s success has created a cottage industry of covers most notably Lights who covered 13 tracks from Drake’s Scorpion album. Highly recommended: better than the originals. Like Drake before her, Taylor Swift’s success has created a cottage industry of covers most notably Ryan Adams who covered 13 tracks from Swift’s…
Yo we should talk! U2’s new SiriusXM Channel debuted on July 1st: U2 X-Radio. There’s mixed results with the dedicated bands channels: Tom Petty who is no longer with us just plays a lot of music. Bruce Springsteen’s channel has some cool moments though not enough of em. However, U2’s channel has actual legit programming:…
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These Streets…yes: fresh new music from Mike Skinner. “This is a summer club song,” Skinner explains. Works for me. Plus it’s got that classic Streets title like Fit But You Know It, Never Went To Church and of course Dry Your Eyes. His album None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive will…
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Yeezus. Of course, Jay Electronica would drop his Snuffleupagus seen album A Written Testimony on Friday, March 13. In the midst of a pandemic. Though it was a most excellent way to kick off Friday. Ok Jay let’s see what ya got…on Fruits Of The Spirit. One minute and 34 seconds….yet he manages to drop…
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