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Gylan Kain, Spoken Word Artist Who Co-Founded the Original Last Poets, Dies at 81

Gylan Kain, the spoken-word artist known as Kain the Poet, who co-founded the influential New York outfit the Last Poets, died of complications from heart disease on February 7, The New York Times reports, citing his son

Watch Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker Perform “Free Treasure” on Fallon

Adrianne Lenker appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday, performing “Free Treasure,” from new album, Bright Future, after releasing the track the day before. The Big Thief singer-songwriter played the acoustic track with Twain’s Mat

Beyoncé Reveals Cowboy Carter Artwork, Shares Statement on New Album

Beyoncé has revealed the official album artwork for her new album, Cowboy Carter. She’s also shared a substantial note on her Renaissance follow-up. “This ain’t a Country album,” she declared. “This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.” Read the

SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182, and More to Headline Lollapalooza 2024

Lollapalooza’s 2024 lineup is here. Headlining the Chicago festival are: SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182, the Killers, Future and Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex. The festival takes place at Grant Park from August

Sufjan Stevens Musical Illinoise to Open on Broadway

Illinoise, the dance-musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 album, Illinois, is headed to Broadway. The show opens at St. James Theatre on April 24, just in time for the Tony Awards cut-off date. Billed as a strictly

Royal Trux’s Neil Michael Hagerty Has Denver Criminal Charges Dismissed

Last year, Royal Trux’s Neil Michael Hagerty was involved in an incident with police officers in Denver that led to an arrest and criminal charges. The musician was accused of ripping off an officer’s badge and using

The Decemberists Announce New Album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, Share New Song: Listen

After releasing a new song last month, the Decemberists have returned today with news of their first album in six years. As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again comes out June 14 via Yabb Records.

Lady Gaga to Relaunch Las Vegas Residency

Five years after its first run and a year after its 2023 installment, Lady Gaga is relaunching her Jazz & Piano residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The residency, which typically features covers

Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce 2024 Farewell Tour

Jeff Lynne’s ELO, the modern incarnation of Jeff Lynne and his band Electric Light Orchestra, have announced a farewell tour. Dubbed The Over and Out Tour, the shows will take place across North America this fall, beginning

Mo Troper Dropped by Label, Manager, and Publicist Following Abuse Allegations

Lame-O Records is no longer releasing a new album from Portland power-pop artist Mo Troper, the label announced on X. While the label cited only “recent information” as the reason for pulling Troper’s album, Lame-O concluded its