[ad_1] Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, which take place on September 11 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Megan follows in the footsteps of last year’s master of ceremonies, Nicki Minaj. This marks the Houston rapper’s first-time helming the event, which will broadcast live starting at 8 p.m. […]

[ad_1] Stevie Wonder took the stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Wednesday night (August 21), where he played his inimitable hit “Higher Ground,” from 1973’s Innervisions. Prior to performing, Wonder gave a keynote address at the event, which runs through this evening at Chicago’s United Center. Wonder formally endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and […]

[ad_1] South London artist Ruthven has announced his debut album. Rough & Ready arrives October 25 via Jai and A. K. Paul’s label, Paul Institute, and XL Recordings. Today, Ruthven has shared the LP’s fourth preview, “I Can’t Go There,” along with a music video that he co-directed with his wife, Francesca Nelson. Check it […]

[ad_1] With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Sabrina Carpenter, Cash Cobain, Fontaines D.C., Spirit of the Beehive, Illuminati Hotties, […]

[ad_1] Coldplay have a new song, “We Pray,” and they’ve brought company in the form of English rapper Little Simz, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna, and Argentine multi-hyphenate Tini. Jay-Z gets a writing credit, too. The song, premiered at Glastonbury, in June, is out now digitally and in eco-friendly physical formats. Check […]

[ad_1] Mavis Staples and Wilco leader Jeff Tweedy appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Thursday night. Together, they performed a rousing version of “Freedom Highway.” The song was originally recorded in 1965 by the Staple Singers, appearing on their album of the same name. Staples, Tweedy, and a full band played the song […]

[ad_1] Fresh off her performance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Mickey Guyton has shared a new song, “My Side of the Country.” It’s the fourth preview of the Texan-born country musician’s new album, House on Fire, which is out on September 27. Hear the track below. “My Side of the Country” is the opening […]

[ad_1] The Chicks sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” to kick off the final evening of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Thursday night (August 22). The Texas trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire, and Emily Strayer performed the National Anthem onstage at Chicago’s United Center, filling out the a capella number with three-part harmonies. Check it out […]

[ad_1] Queens of the Stone Age are canceling the rest of their 2024 tour dates so that frontman Joshua Homme can continue to recover after recently undergoing emergency surgery. “Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year,” the band wrote. […]

[ad_1] High Schoolers LLC, a trademark holding company controlled by Outkast’s André 3000 and Big Boi, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Atlanta electronic dance music duo ATLiens. In the lawsuit, obtained by Pitchfork, lawyers for the LLC claim that Outkast coined the term “ATLiens,” and that they’ve utilized it and owned the trademark […]