Sep 22, 2021 By Mark Redfern Parquet Courts are releasing a new album, Sympathy for Life, on October 22 via Rough Trade. Now they have shared its next single, “Black Widow Spider,” via an animated claymation video for it. They have also announced some new 2022 tour dates. Shayne Ehman directed the video. Watch it […]
Tag: New York City
Billy Joel – Reflecting on the 40th Anniversary of “Songs in the Attic”
Sep 14, 2021 By Austin Saalman Coming off of the mainstream success of 1977’s The Stranger, which earned Billy Joel a spot at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, as well as two Grammy Awards, the formerly struggling Long Island piano man was still hungry, but no longer starving. By summer 1980, 32-year-old Joel, […]
Cardi B & Offset’s Atlanta Mansion Flooded By Hurricane Ida
Cardi B shared unsettling images of property damages due to Hurricane Ida. Despite celebrating the birth of their baby boy, Cardi B and Offset might be dealing with some insurance claims for property damages. News reports and viral videos depict terrifying sights of infrastructure damage, Subways submerged underwater, and even people being swept away by […]
Sara Evans – Anywhere Lyrics
Hey, you and me baby We’re flying on a wing a prayer Can’t tell you where we’re going I just know that we’re gonna get there Got all that we need in a cart in a checkout line Hey, I’ll bag while you scan I bet we beat the traffic in time Top down, now […]
Judy Collins on Her New “Live At The Town Hall, NYC” Album
Aug 26, 2021 By Jake Uitti Photography by Shervin Lainez and Brad Trent Web Exclusive Grammy-winning musical emissary, Judy Collins, practices mindfulness. In fact, she has for sometime. Collins, who is known for her fluttering, buttery voice, original music, and impactful reinterpretations of all-time classics like “Send In the Clowns” and “Mr. Tambourine Man,” has […]
Premiere: Tom Moran Debuts New Single “Stay”
Aug 20, 2021 By Caleb Campbell New York City singer/songwriter Tom Moran is making his full-length debut this fall with his new album, Roommate of a Friend of Mine. After playing in bands for years, Moran is branching out into solitary folk pop with his solo debut, playing all the instruments himself and joined only […]
Parquet Courts Announce Dancey New Album, Share Video for New Song “Walking at a Downtown Pace”
Aug 18, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Pooneh Ghana Parquet Courts have announced a new album, Sympathy for Life, and shared its first single, “Walking at a Downtown Pace,” via a frantic video for it featuring New York City street life. Sympathy for Life finds the band embracing their more danceable electronic side and […]
The War on Drugs Announce New Album and Tour, Share Video for New Song “Living Proof”
Jul 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Shawn Brackbill The War on Drugs have announced a new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, and shared its first single, album opener “Living Proof,” via a video for it. They’ve also announced some 2022 tour dates, including a show at the iconic Madison Square Garden in […]
Moby on Seeking True Happiness After Years of Career Setbacks
May 28, 2021 By Larry Mullin Web Exclusive Prior to selling millions of records and packing out amphitheaters, starring in Calvin Klein ads and soundtracking ads and films, and achieving his latest goal of collaborating with an orchestra—before all that, Moby played punk rock gigs for audiences of less than a dozen, and DJed even […]
St. Vincent Shares Video for New Song “Down”
May 10, 2021 By Mark Redfern St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) is releasing a new album, Daddy’s Home, this Friday via Loma Vista. Now she has shared the album’s third, “Down,” via a video for it. Bill Benz directed the video, which seems to feature Clark as a private detective in 1970s New York City. […]
Paul Young – Hope In A Hopeless World Lyrics
The baby’s born in New York City Wrapped in a blanket that’s tattered and worn Mama’s doing the best she can Findin’ hope in a hopeless world Her eldest boy Well he stayed in school Listen to mama Didn’t drink or use But every job he wants He gets refused Is there hope in a […]
Afrojack & David Guetta – Hero Lyrics
[Verse 1] Little girl, only seventeen years old Life just got in the way Don’t know what to say She’s heard it all before Lying on her bedroom floor Thinking my life has to be worth more She dreams of going to New York City Her heart’s already there But her head’s fighting a war […]
Joe Budden Angered By Plane Supporting R. Kelly
R. Kelly has become one of the most despised artists ever since the revelation that he will have to face multiple sexual assault charges. While most of the popular opinion has been turned against him, it seems he has at least one die-hard supporter in New Jersey. The fan even went through the trouble of […]
Sun June’s Laura Colwell on “Somewhere”
Apr 07, 2021 By Mark Moody Photography by Santiago Dietche Web Exclusive There are a million and one band formation stories, but it’s safe to say that none started quite like that of Austin’s self-labeled “regret pop” band Sun June. The band’s co-founder, lead singer, and songwriter, Laura Colwell, recently shared about the seeds that […]
Small Black Share New Song “Driftwood Fire”
Mar 24, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Caroline Mathis New York City chillwave four-piece Small Black are releasing a new album, Cheap Dreams, on April 9 via 100% Electronica. Now they have shared another song from it, “Driftwood Fire.” The song is inspired by frontman Josh Kolenik’s uncle, a passionate surfer who died of […]
Premiere: Tex Crick Debuts New Single, “Always On My Mind”
Mar 22, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Tex Crick Australian singer/songwriter Tex Crick is best known as a collaborator and sideman, playing and touring with Iggy Pop, Weyes Blood, and Kirin J. Callinan. Most recently though, Crick has been stepping into the spotlight, newly signed to Mac DeMarco’s label. With his debut record, Live […]
Barleyjuice – State Of Desiree Lyrics
On a Christmas night, on a Dublin flight, we did toast with stars in our eyes. And the lights of New York City shone, like a million diamonds from the sky. We had come to work in the promised land, where we dreamed we’d be happy all the day. Now it’s been two years and […]
Disintegration Loops [SXSW 2021]
Mar 17, 2021 By Kaveh Jalinous Web Exclusive David Wexler’s short documentary, Disintegration Loops, explores the work and legacy of composer and experimental musician William Basinski. The film focuses primarily on Basinki’s best-known work: “The Disintegration Loops.” The track, released in 2002, is a 63-minute loop of tapes slowly deteriorating. The story of the track, […]
Jeremy
Mar 15, 2021 Web Exclusive By Austin Trunick Jeremy is a shy sophomore at a performing arts high school. Susan is the new girl in school, having recently arrived in New York from Detroit following her widower father’s change in career path. Over a few all-too-short weeks, the two become each other’s first loves. Released […]
Bell X1 – Sugar High (Live At Brattle Theatre, Boston) Lyrics
Let’s build up tall into the sky We can sit on those beams and smile And eat our sandwiches and smoke cigarettes Like those boys who built New York City No fear of falling, oh, it looks so pretty Oh look, a funeral, a carnival Sugar, sugar so high, high Let’s build all this shit, […]
Premiere: Ethan Gold Debuts Video For “In New York”
Mar 08, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Shane Lopes As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and director, Ethan Gold was building a reputation as a multi-variate talent when personal tragedy struck. While working on a film score in New York a freak head injury left Gold unable to speak or do complex tasks. During his […]
St. Vincent Teases New Song “Pay Your Way In Pain” With ’70s-Inspired Trailer
Mar 02, 2021 By Joey Arnone St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) has been busy promoting her upcoming album Daddy’s Home, which is allegedly set to be released on May 14 via Loma Vista. Last week, a series of ’70s-inspired posters were put up across New York City which announced the album’s release, and last night, […]
Small Black Share Video for New Song “The Bridge”
Mar 03, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Caroline Mathis New York City chillwave four-piece Small Black are releasing a new album, Cheap Dreams, on April 9 via 100% Electronica. Now they have shared another song from it, “The Bridge,” via a video for the song. Samuel Stonefield directed the black & white video, which […]
Jim Jones – Reppin’ Time Lyrics
[Intro] I’M BACK! I’m on my Dipset shit, 20-30 grand in one pocket, foreign car outside…living life fast, you niggaz need to catch up, slow pokes NYC…Here We Go Again! DIP,DIP SET! I GET ON EXTRA GRIND, I GET ON EXTRA GRIND, I GET ON EXTRA GRIND…WHEN IT’S, WHEN IT’S REPPIN TIME WHEN IT’S REPPIN […]
Lion Babe – Native New Yorker Lyrics
Running pretty, New York City girl, 25, 35 Hello baby, New York City girl You grew up riding the subways running with people Up in Harlem, down on Broadway You’re no tramp but you’re no lady Talking that street talk You’re the heart and soul of New York City Love is just a passing word […]
LION BABE – Native New Yorker
[Intro:] Eyy, ah ah ha New York girl Runnin’ pretty, New York City girl 25, 35, hello, baby, New York City girl Lion Babe – Native New Yorker Lyrics continue below: You grew up ridin’ the subways, Running with people Up in Harlem, down on Broadway You’re no tramp, but you’re no lady (no lady) […]
Rihanna Shows Plenty Cleavage On Date Night With A$AP Rocky
Fans are raving about Rihanna’s latest outfit for a night out with A$AP Rocky. As one of the biggest female style icons on the planet, Rihanna tends to turn heads everywhere she goes. During her latest buzzworthy outing, the Savage X Fenty boss was spotted in a sexy leather ensemble while out in New York […]
Sylvie’s Love
Dec 24, 2020 By Asher Luberto Web Exclusive Tessa Thompson lights up the screen in Sylvie’s Love, a throwback to the classic melodramas of the 1950’s. Writer/director Eugene Ashe sets this romance in the New York of the 50’s and 60’s, with a Technicolor palette to match and a glamorous outfit on Thompson in every […]
John Cameron Mitchell on “Hedwig,” New York City, Death, Love, and “New American Dream”
Jan 05, 2021 By Jake Uitti Web Exclusive John Cameron Mitchell is a Renaissance man. The creative individual behind the indelible musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is also a songwriter, actor, and writer. The prolific artist’s mind is both wildly creative and sharp as a tack, which is no easy balance for any person […]
Sam Hunt – Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s Lyrics
Play this song [Intro] Yeah, man, oh man, oh man [Verse 1] Bartender looked at me like “Pony up, man, we’re closin’ down” I paid the tab, and I turned around Got on that phone on the way home And ended up down the rabbit hole again It’s funny how you haven’t changed a bit But you’re twice as pretty Glad you finally got […]