Mixtapes

Rapper Boss, One of the First Women Signed to Def Jam Recordings, Dies at 54

Boss, the Detroit rapper who became one of the first women to sign to Def Jam Recordings, has died of kidney failure, The Detroit News reports, citing a family spokesperson. The musician had been crowdfunding treatment for

SXSW Addresses U.S. Army Sponsorship as Artists Protest 2024 Festival in Support of Palestine

Several musicians have pulled out of SXSW events and showcases in protest of the festival’s connections to the U.S. Army and Collins Aerospace (a subsidiary of the defense contractor RTX Corporation). Among the artists to remove themselves

American Football Announce Debut Album Anniversary Shows

American Football are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their beloved 1999 debut album with anniversary shows in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The newly announced U.S. concerts take place in September and October. See

Beyoncé’s New Album Is Called Cowboy Carter

On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé announced her new album and shared the new songs “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ’Em.” Upon announcement, she called the album Act II, and she has now revealed the country album’s official

Tokyo Police Club Announce Farewell Tour Dates and Share Final Songs: Listen

In January, Tokyo Police Club announced that they’d be breaking up after a farewell tour. The Canadian band has now shared the details of the tour, which culminates with four shows at Toronto’s History. See the group’s

Watch Waxahatchee’s Video for New Song “365”

Waxahatchee is back with one more single from her upcoming album Tigers Blood. “365” arrives with a one-shot music video directed by Corbett Jones and Nick Simonite. In the clip, Katie Crutchfield surveys a city from up

Eric Carmen, Raspberries Frontman and “All by Myself” Singer, Dies at 74

Eric Carmen, the frontman of ‘70s pop-rock band Raspberries and solo artist with over a dozen charting singles, including the 1975 hit “All by Myself,” has died, his wife Amy Carmen revealed in a post on his

James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg Announce New Album, Share Cover of Neneh Cherry’s “Buffalo Stance”: Listen

Longtime guitarists James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg have announced a new collaborative album; All Gist is due out April 12 via Paradise of Bachelors. The duo have also shared their take on Neneh Cherry’s 1988 single “Buffalo

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker Releases New Songs to Benefit Palestine Children’s Relief Fund: Listen

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker has shared six new songs as part of a collection she’s calling I Won​’​t Let Go of Your Hand. The demos were recorded as they were written and are available to purchase on

Pig Destroyer’s Blake Harrison Dies at 48

Blake Harrison, who played samples, noise, and other sound design in Pig Destroyer as a full-time member between 2006 and 2022, has died, Blabbermouth.net reports. The band issued a statement on social media commemorating Harrison, writing, “Everyone