Phoebe Bridgers originally titled her new single “ICU,” but upon its release on Tuesday, she’s changed it to “I See You,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, or, as she explains, “*gestures at entire world*.” The track opens with a tumultuous, skittering intro as Bridgers’ vocals enter: “I’ve been playing …
Read More »Big Freedia Gets Down in 'Pipe That' Video With Icona Pop, Soul Rebels
Quarantine hasn’t stopped Big Freedia from releasing one of her signature bounce party tracks, this time collaborating with Swedish duo Icona Pop and New Orleans brass band The Soul Rebels on “Pipe That.” With The Soul Rebels laying down a horn-powered backing groove and Icona Pop on backing vocals, Big …
Read More »Ben Harper Wrestles Loneliness on New Song 'Don't Let Me Disappear'
Ben Harper has shared the video for his latest single “Don’t Let Me Disappear,” the rocker’s first new song in nearly a year. “‘Don’t Let Me Disappear’ is about the fine line between loneliness, isolation and invisibility, to where you can’t seem to find a way not to be hiding …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers Offers Sweet, Acoustic Cover of the 1975's 'Girls'
Phoebe Bridgers sang the 1975‘s early hit “Girls” for a virtual tribute concert hosted byThe Face Magazine. Clairo, Gracie Abrams, Clairo and Rina Sawayama are also covering tracks across the band’s first three albums just ahead of their fourth album Notes on a Conditional Form. Bridgers keeps her self-shot cover …
Read More »Haim Create Laser Light Show in Their Homes for 'I Know Alone' Performance
The three sisters of Haim are all quarantined separately during the COVID-19 pandemic, so they had to make due with remotely performing their new single, “I Know Alone,” for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Broadcasting via webcam, Este, Danielle and Alana were all set up in their respective houses with …
Read More »Ariana Grande Joins Jason Robert Brown for 'Last Five Years' Cover
On Monday night, Ariana Grande joined composer Jason Robert Brown (13,The Last Five Years) for a special virtual concert to benefit the staff and musicians of famed Manhattan venue SubCulture. The intimate theater is currently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. In between live-tweeting the show, Grande popped in …
Read More »Evanescence Return With Heavy, Soulful New Single 'Wasted on You'
Evanescence have previewed their first album of original music in nine years with new single, “Wasted on You.” The group’s fifth album, The Bitter Truth, will be released later this year. “Wasted on You” starts off slow and soulful, with singer Amy Lee detailing a relationship that keeps pulling her …
Read More »Nasty Cherry Details How They 'Shoulda Known Better' on New Song
Nasty Cherry have returned with another throwback pop-rock single: “Shoulda Known Better” debuted earlier to fans during the band’s recent tour. On “Shoulda Known Better,” the pop-rock group examines a relationship full of red flags. “It was hard because I wanted it/You’re a true deceiver/I should’ve known better,” singer Gabi …
Read More »Bon Jovi Talks Jersey 4 Jersey Concert, Canceled Tour on Apple Music
Jon Bon Jovi talked about Wednesday’s Jersey 4 Jersey benefit concert for COVID-19 relief as well as canceling his band’s summer tour due to the coronavirus outbreak during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Halsey, Tony Bennett, SZA and a reunited Fountains of Wayne (with …
Read More »Taylor Swift Cancels All 2020 Tour Dates Due to Coronavirus
Taylor Swift has canceled her 2020 tour dates — including her Lover Fests — due to the coronavirus pandemic. Her planned U.S. shows will instead take place in 2021. “I’m so sad I won’t be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the …
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