Archive | June, 2016

Watch YG Flip 'F–k Donald Trump' Into Campaign Attack Ad

YG spit fire at the GOP presidential nominee in March with “FDT (Fuck Donald Trump),” a funky collaboration with Nipsey Hussle. Now, the rapper has escalated his anti-Trump platform with a mock attack ad released by Genius, reciting the song’s outraged lyrics from behind a podium. “I like white folks, but I don’t… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

See Chainsmokers Explore How They Moved Past '#Selfie'

The Chainsmokers had a viral hit in 2014 with “#Selfie,” a cheeky electro-house track about a woman detailing her night at the club, taking selfies to cheer herself up. For the EDM duo, moving past the viral success of “#Selfie” as they were trying to make a name for themselves proved to… Source: RollingStone Link: See Chainsmokers […]

Ronnie McDowell on Scotty Moore Friendship, Elvis Connection

When Ronnie McDowell recorded the 1977 crossover smash “The King Is Gone” after Elvis Presley’s death, he had no idea that his fascination with the rock icon would help spawn a friendship with Presley’s guitarist Scotty Moore. In a bizarre bit of Nashville history, it turns out that Moore, who… Source: RollingStone Link: Ronnie McDowell […]

Kelly Clarkson Plots Soulful Album: The Ram Report

For her next album, Kelly Clarkson is doing things completely her way. The pop powerhouse has left RCA Records after 14 years and more than 25 million albums sold. She signed with the label just after winning the inaugural season of American Idol — and while grateful for her success and… Source: RollingStone Link: Kelly […]

Bat for Lashes' Natasha Khan on Why Brexit Needed to Happen

Bat for Lashes held a webchat with fans Wednesday to promote her new LP The Bride, and when asked about her thoughts on the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, Natasha Khan was optimistic about the massive changes that are about the sweep her home country. “I do believe the… Source: RollingStone Link: Bat […]

Watch Young Thug Enjoy Swimsuit Parade in 'Turn Up' Video

Young Thug lounges around a house filled with models in his glitzy “Turn Up” video, a promotional teaser for his fiancée Jerrika Karlae’s swimsuit line, Karlae Swimwear. The clip, directed by Garfield Larmond, plays out like one lengthy swimsuit parade, as Thug and Karlae flirt nearby.  “I got what you want/… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Hear David Nail, Brothers Osborne's Driving 'Good at Tonight'

David Nail has recruited country duo Brothers Osborne for the track that will lead off his upcoming fourth LP, Fighter. Up-tempo from the outset, lyrically “Good at Tonight” carries an anthemic, living-for-the-moment message. At the halfway point, the tune kicks into overdrive with TJ and John Osborne on harmony, augmented by… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear David […]

Watch St. Vincent Debut New Song Wearing Toilet Costume

St. Vincent debuted an intimate ballad Tuesday night during her first show of 2016, a concert at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge benefiting her drummer Matt Johnson’s son, Jasper, who is recovering after suffering a seizure in February. As Pitchfork reports, singer-guitarist Annie Clark performed the full set wearing – for… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch St. […]