So much for that “Ebony and Ivory” stuff. At least as far as Stevie Wonder and Eminem go. Speaking to Billboard magazine, Wonder comes to the defense of old Motown roster mate Michael Jackson, saying he was “disappointed” Em mocked Jackson’s child-molestation allegations in the rapper’s video for “Just Lose It.” “Kicking someone when he’s down is not a good thing,” Wonder tells Billboard. “I have much respect for his work…[b]ut I was disappointed that he would let himself go to such a level. “He has succeeded on the backs of people predominantly in that lower pay bracket, people of… Read more »
Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, k.d. lang and Diana Krall will make guest appearances on Tony Bennett’s next album, Playing With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues, which is due this fall. The album will be Bennett’s first since 1999’s Grammy-winning Duke Ellington tribute, Bennett Sings Ellington: Hot and Cool. The seemingly ageless Bennett will launch a twenty-two-date U.S. tour with lang on July 25th in Portland, Maine. While on tour, the crooner will also celebrate his seventy-fifth birthday (August 3rd). As for lang, her popular appearance on A&E Live by Request, a show developed by Bennett with his… Read more »
In the most important election of our country’s history, the Democratic and Republican Parties are neck and neck in fierce competition for the White House. The name of the game is getting voters to vote like their lives depend on it. And in reality, some lives may very well depend on who supersedes President Biden this winter. In times like this, it’s worth knowing who’s on your side and who you can count on. From Oprah Winfrey to Bill Nye, here’s a list of celebrities who’ve endorsed and contributed to the mission of electing current Vice President Kamala Harris and… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Today we talk about beabadoobee’s new music, the first look at Stranger Things season 4, and Geek Girl Riot’s Day Al-Mohamed’s feature in The Washington Post! beabadoobee Gives Us a “Talk” If you’re like us, beabadoobee helped get you through quarantine. Now she’s back with brand new music dropping today and announcements we are over the moon about! “Talk” comes in hot with an incredible beat and Bea’s smooth voice. The music video is fun, colorful, and bright. So much so that you’re going to be watching it over and over again. Bea said, “I wrote ‘Talk’ just after my… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Global Citizen LA.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Seaway, beabadoobee, Demi Lovato, and more.
We’d never use the word “staycation” but are you ready to escape to another city? Corona-world may have paused travel plans but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on a wifi world tour. idobi is delivering virtual Quaran-Care Packages from all around the globe, so you can eat the food, see the sights, and listen to the music in your living room. Annnddd you’ll already know which spots to hit once we get going again. Hi! I’m Alice, and I’ll be your guide today on a virtual tour of my hometown: Detroit, Michigan. Get your Buffs on and stay safe… Read more »
idobi is excited to replay the Racism in the Punk/Alternative Scene discussion, produced by Emo Nite LA, especially on the 155th Juneteenth.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the use of music without permission at political campaign rallies.
