Archive | February, 2015

Will Smith Gets 'Jiggy Wit It' on 'Letterman'

Will Smith may be plotting a music comeback, especially if rumors that he’s been in the studio with Kanye West are to be believed, but for now the Fresh Prince’s happy rapping remains on hold — save for the occasional late night appearance. On Wednesday, Smith grabbed the mic as he… Source: RollingStone Link: Will Smith […]

Hear Heems and Dev Hynes' Glimmering Break-Up Jam 'Home'

Next month, ex-Das Racist rapper Heems will follow up his two stand-out mixtapes, Nehru Jackets and Wild Water Kingdom, with his first proper solo LP, the brilliantly titled Eat Pray Thug. According to the MC, its tone might be a little heavier than fans would expect. “There are no Indian… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Heems […]

They Might Be Giants at 33: We're (Still) Here, We're Weird, Get Used to Us

On the evening of They Might Be Giants’ sold-out performance at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, the band’s founding fathers John Linnell and John Flansburgh are backstage preparing to present the first of the many ambitious projects they have slated for 2015. A few yards away, the crowd is packed… Source: RollingStone Link: They Might […]

Iron Maiden Singer Reveals Cancer Battle, 'Extremely Good' Prognosis

Iron Maiden have revealed that frontman Bruce Dickinson has been undergoing cancer treatments since just before Christmas. Tests and biopsies associated with a routine medical checkup showed a small tumor on the back of the singer’s tongue, the band wrote on its website. Yesterday, the vocalist completed a seven-week course of… Source: RollingStone Link: Iron Maiden […]

The Gospel of Father John Misty

Father John Misty pulls up to the Chateau Marmont in a rented Hyundai. It’s two in the afternoon in Hollywood, and he’s hankering for some cocktails. As the valet commandeers the budget sedan, Misty — the wry 33-year-old troubadour born Josh Tillman — steps out in an undersize velvet blazer with… Source: RollingStone Link: The Gospel of […]

Blur Announce 'The Magic Whip,' First New Album in 12 Years

In a stunning announcement today, Blur have revealed plans to release their first new album in over a dozen years on April 28th, titled The Magic Whip. While the group had reunited for one-off gigs and a pair of new tracks in recent years, the Britpop legends will finally release their… Source: RollingStone Link: Blur Announce […]