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Rich Homie Quan's Father Shot in Atlanta
The Boombox - 29 Sep 2014 23:54
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan's father was shot multiple times this morning (Sept. 29) in Atlanta, GA this morning TMZ reports. Corey Lamar, Quan's father was apparently shot four times in a barbershop he owns
Ariana Grande Dropped By A NYC Gay Club After Her 'Saturday Night Live' Performance: 4 Pics
Idolator - 29 Sep 2014 21:31
Ariana Grande had a busy weekend. After wowing viewers with a duo of elaborate performances (she rocked cat ears and dragged out The Weeknd) on Saturday Night Live, the pint-sized diva headed straight to BPM nightclub to...
Prince Announces Album Release Livestream Party, Streams New Albums: Listen
Radio.com - 29 Sep 2014 17:33
The event kicks off at 10:30 p.m. ET on the Live Nation Channel on Yahoo.
Sam Smith Offers a Day in His Life with 'Restart' Video: Watch
Radio.com - 29 Sep 2014 18:18
Now, several months into the ride, Smith is ready to grant fans an all-access backstage pass to his life. In the form of a music video.
Hear Aretha Franklin's Powerful Cover of Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep'
Radio.com - 29 Sep 2014 17:43
On 'Rolling in the Deep,' Franklin makes it her own with impressive vocals and a unique blend of Marvin Gaye's 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough.'
Alexandra Shipp Is an Uncanny Aaliyah in Lifetime Biopic Trailer
SPIN - 29 Sep 2014 01:43
It seemed for a while there that the forthcoming Lifetime biopic about the life and career of groundbreaking R&B singer Aaliyah might not ever even happen...
Beyonce Surprises Global Citizen Festival During Jay Z's Set
Rolling Stone - 29 Sep 2014 00:56
Jay Z and Beyoncé may have just wrapped up their On the Run tour earlier this month, but the pair aren't finished sharing the stage yet. During his headlining performance at the Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, the ...
Music Review: David Lang's 'Difficulty of Crossing a Field' at Roulette
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2014 23:21
David Lang's "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field," a musical-theater piece about a man who suddenly vanishes, is given a concert performance in Brooklyn.
The month's best music: Aphex Twin, Lori McKenna, Prince and more
Washington Post - 29 Sep 2014 23:19
A ranked selection of notable recordings we heard in September. 1. Aphex Twin, "Syro" Hey, Richard D. James, whatcha been working on in rural seclusion since you pretty much vanished 13 years ago? A rich, exquisite, fun ...
Stream SBTRKT's new album Wonder Where We Land
The 405 - 29 Sep 2014 18:28
"Overall, Wonder Where We Land isn't a bad record, it's just not a particularly inspiring one. For all the talk of expanding on the sound of his debut, SBTRKT seems to be treading water and unsure of where to go next. As...
FKA Twigs Harassed By Racist Robert Pattinson Fans
Stereogum - 29 Sep 2014 16:56
Lately, the British R&B deconstructuralist FKA twigs has reportedly been dating Robert Pattinson, the former Twilight franchise star who’s lately become a pretty interesting actor. (He’s great in The Rover, the new m...
Gold Lake - "Lovers" (Stereogum Premiere)
Stereogum - 29 Sep 2014 15:57
Gold Lake’s name truly captures the sound of the Spanish trio: a glistening amalgam of intimate vocals and scintillating instrumentation. Following the release of “We Already Exist,” the first single from their upc...
Peter Doherty claims The Libertines' Benicassim show 'put something back into place' in his life
NME - 29 Sep 2014 13:31
The singer now says he doesn't feel like "a fucking monster"
Music Review: James Baker Leads the Talea Ensemble at Roulette
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2014 00:06
The Talea Ensemble performed "Written for Talea," a concert of new works composed for the group, at Roulette.
Apple Suing Headphones Entrepreneur for Claiming to Be a Beats Co-Founder
Hollywood Reporter - 29 Sep 2014 23:55
Steve Lamar taken to court over what he's been tweeting
Lindsey, Portillo shine in Washington Concert Opera's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi"
Washington Post - 29 Sep 2014 23:52
The Wolf Trap Opera deserves a lot of credit. This is not, to be clear, a review of a Wolf Trap production. The show I saw on Sunday, Bellini's "I Capuleti e i Montecchi" (a.k.a. "Romeo and Juliet"), was presented by the...
Watch Alt-J Pour Their Hearts Into Disclosure's 'Latch'
SPIN - 29 Sep 2014 23:48
English indie-rock experimentalists Alt-J tried their hand at covering one of their contemporaries on Monday with a haunting cover of Disclosure's "Latch" on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge...
Stalley Enlists Rick Ross and August Alsina for 'One More Shot'
The Boombox - 29 Sep 2014 23:47
Stalley is a month away from dropping his long-awaited debut album, 'Ohio.' To give fans a taste of the project, he released a new song called 'One More Shot,' which features Maybach Music Group honcho Rick Ross and Augu...
Download Rich Gang Tha Tour Part 1 Mixtape
Stereogum - 29 Sep 2014 23:41
Rich Gang is weird sort of amorphous rap crew that Cash Money magnate has been running lately; it’s basically Birdman and whoever happens to be in the room with him at any given moment. Birdman’s about to head out on...
Did a Booty Call Trigger Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose's Divorce?
The Boombox - 29 Sep 2014 23:36
Amber Rose's accusations of infidelity in her divorce from Wiz Khalifa could actually hold some merit. Looks like a booty call could be the reason the couple is calling it quits.
New Music: New Albums From Lucinda Williams and Christopher Owens
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2014 23:35
Lucinda Williams explores obstacles to overcome in "Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone"; Christopher Owens bypasses torment in "A New Testament."
Polarsets' "Whispers" isn't a track to keep secret
Ear Milk - 29 Sep 2014 23:28
"Whispers" is a fairly different track coming from The UK's Polarsets. Most of their other music not only features mostly male vocals but also tends to be more up beat with a much faster tempo. It's easy to hear the trop...