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As autumn sets in and leaves transform into a tapestry of reds and golds, revered artists from diverse musical realms are poised to release compelling memoirs this season. September brings the long-awaited memoir from multi-Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson. Reflecting on the moment he held the physical copy for the first time, Ronson shared on Instagram:...
Nick Cammett/Diamond Images On the inaugural episode of New Heights, Taylor Swift went from gridiron novice to devoted NFL aficionado in just two years when she casually mentioned Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. At a training camp press briefing on Thursday, August 14, Goff reflected on the unexpected shout-out. Asked about Swift’s mention on the...
Mariah Carey has opened up about her genuine perspective on the significance of Billboard’s charts. In an “Over/Under” segment with Pitchfork released on August 14, Mimi assessed whether the song and album rankings—platforms she’s long excelled on—are overrated or underrated. “They’re incredibly important to me,” she confessed at the outset. “I’d argue they’re underrated,” Carey...
Tunde Adebimpe performing with TV on the Radio at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago, on August 2, 2015. Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic The 33rd Meredith Music Festival in Victoria, Australia has revealed a standout lineup led by art-rock visionaries TV on the Radio, the inimitable Perfume Genius and Men at Work co-founder Colin Hay. Set against...
Jessica Simpson — Photo: Alex Berger / Weird Candy Jessica Simpson is set to illuminate Las Vegas with a singular, one-night-only concert this November, marking another chapter in her ongoing artistic revival. On Thursday, August 14, Simpson revealed that she will headline PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 8, extending the...
Nick Cave on stage at All Points East, Victoria Park, London, June 3, 2018. — Gus Stewart/Redferns Nick Cave and The National’s Bryce Dessner have teamed up to craft the haunting title track for Netflix’s forthcoming film Train Dreams. The drama, which debuted at Sundance in January, is slated for a theatrical rollout on November...
KAYTRANADA – Photo by Hannah Sider Summer truly begins when Kaytranada delivers a fresh soundscape, and this year he obliges with his fourth studio album, Ain’t No Damn Way!, released Friday, August 15 via RCA Records. Posting on Instagram on Monday, August 11, he teased the project with playful disbelief: “Oh lord, not another album...
The Terrys Courtesy Photo. The Terrys, an Australian indie-rock quintet, have honored the late Ozzy Osbourne by delivering their own rendition of Black Sabbath’s classic “Changes” during their latest session on triple j’s celebrated covers segment, Like a Version. Riding the momentum of their self-titled third album, released in early July, the Gerringong-based ensemble returned...
Lizzo — Photo: Laura Coulson Lizzo composed an empowering breakup anthem for Love Island USA season 6 alum JaNa Craig after her split from co-star Kenny Rodriguez, and Craig couldn’t be more delighted with the tribute. The Grammy-winning artist hopped on TikTok Tuesday to unveil a snippet, belting, “Hold up, step with me / When...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce #87 celebrating after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 32-29 triumph over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. David Eulitt/Getty Images As anticipation builds for Taylor Swift’s forthcoming LP, The Life of a Showgirl, Kansas City...
