Music News
adidas Originals Forum Mid 'Triple White'
The Boombox - 4 Dec 2014 21:32
A clean all white pair of sneakers has become a year round requirement for anyone who fancies their self 'fresher than the rest'. There are several options out there when it comes to clean footwear however what is really...
The 405 meets Sasha Siem
The 405 - 4 Dec 2014 22:03
For someone who has received praise and admiration across the board including one to watch status from The Guardian, Sasha Siem still manages to take it all in her stride and seems largely unfazed by the extra attention ...
Jennifer Lawrence Debuts on Billboard Hot 100: 'The Hanging Tree' Bows at No. 12
Hollywood Reporter - 4 Dec 2014 00:41
The Oscar-winning actress charts her first hit, from 'Mockingjay, Part 1'
Converse Jack Purcell x Hancock Fall/Winter 2014
The Boombox - 4 Dec 2014 23:53
Converse is probably the last brand that comes to mind when you think of bad weather footwear, but with the help of Hancock Vulcanised Articles, all of that is about to change.
The Week In Pop: The Cold Hard Facts On The Year In Pop
Stereogum - 4 Dec 2014 23:38
Now that December is upon us, publications are starting to roll out their year-end lists. In the preface to our own countdown of the year’s best albums, we noted how subjective that pursuit is, but there is a more obje...
Empire Of The Sun - "Wandering Star"
Stereogum - 4 Dec 2014 23:31
Empire Of The Sun’s new track “Wandering Star” is featured in the film Dumb And Dumber To. The Australian band composed the film score, and this track is a bit more subdued than the other anthems we’ve heard from...
Tennessee Police Officer Investigated for Appearing in Rap Video
The Boombox - 4 Dec 2014 23:25
A Tennessee police officer is in hot water after appearing in a rap video and allegedly associating with gang members.
On the Charts: Taylor Swift Regains Top Spot After Chart Change
Rolling Stone - 4 Dec 2014 23:05
Not sure why, but Billboard didn't include the overall music sales numbers in its chart story this week -- so we're left to assume albums remain down around 12 or 13 percent and tracks are still down 13 percent. We'll se...
Madonna Found Out Her New Music Leaked, Is (Understandably) Pissed About It
Idolator - 4 Dec 2014 21:20
She was away in Malawi for the past week or two, but the Queen Of Pop has returned from her trip…and she’s come back to real bad news. You see, while she was away, two of Madonna‘s upcoming collaborations with Avic...
Sia's 'Chandelier' Video Recreated By Fantasy Football Loser
Radio.com - 4 Dec 2014 01:43
You've never seen Sia's "Chandelier" like this. Not even close.
Iggy Azalea, Taylor Swift Blend Perfectly in Giddy Year-End Mash-Up
Rolling Stone - 4 Dec 2014 00:53
Iggy Azalea, Lorde, Meghan Trainor and Taylor Swift complement each other perfectly in DJ Earworm's giddy, just-released "United State of Pop 2014" mash-up. As usual, the California producer's annual pop mega mix combine...
Lil Herb - "Knucklehead" (Feat. Earl Sweatshirt)
Stereogum - 4 Dec 2014 23:53
Young Chicago-based rapper Lil Herb has been making his collaborative rounds in 2014, from his feature in Nicki Minaj’s “Chi-Raq” to the “Fight or Flight” remix he did with fellow Chicagoans Chance The Rapper a...
Iggy Azalea Wants Fans and Critics to Take Action on World Issues, Stop 'Trolling on Social Media'
The Boombox - 4 Dec 2014 23:48
While members of the hip-hop community have been voicing their opinions on the recent grand jury decision regarding the Michael Brown shooting and Eric Garner chokehold cases, Iggy Azalea has come out with her own though...
Competition: Win a Nokia Lumia 930 with The 405 and Mix Radio
The 405 - 4 Dec 2014 17:58
The 405 and Mix Radio have teamed up to play Santa this year, as we're giving you the opportunity to win a Nokia Lumia 930! All you need to do to enter is share this post on Facebook (like us so that we can see that you'...
Opera Review: Schenk's 'Die Meistersinger' at Lincoln Center
The New York Times - 4 Dec 2014 01:34
The Metropolitan Opera is retiring Otto Schenk's staging of "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg," and James Levine is conducting its final performances.
Watch Sleater-Kinney Play A Game Called "All Hands On The Bad One" On The Chris Gethard Show
Stereogum - 4 Dec 2014 23:55
Sleater-Kinney made their first TV appearance since reuniting last night on The Chris Gethard Show, which broadcasts online and on Manhattan Public Access. The band sat down for an interview and played a game called “A...
Hear 'Stand With Hillary,' a Countrified Bid for Clinton in 2016
Rolling Stone - 4 Dec 2014 23:48
Potential 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton once declared herself "multi-lingual" due to her ability to flip back and fourth from a stiff Eastern dialect to a Arkansas-fed drawl, and now a new super PAC, Stand ...
Watch Sleater-Kinney's Excellent Public-Access TV Adventure
Rolling Stone - 4 Dec 2014 23:44Charli XCX Is Already Planning Her Third Studio Album
Idolator - 4 Dec 2014 23:40
Sucker isn’t even out until December 15, but who’s got time to wait until then? In an interview with TIME, “Break The Rules” bad ass pop diva Charli XCX revealed that while she’s busily promoting her raucous so...
Lauryn Hill to release Pay-Per-View concert special of her Brooklyn Bowl gigs
The 405 - 4 Dec 2014 23:29
Lauryn Hill has stirred up a good bit of controversy with some of hte performances she did this summer on her 15 date US tour, which was her first run of dates since she was released from jail for tax evasion. Two of tho...
Sevyn Streeter Teams Up With Chris Brown On New Single "Don't Kill The Fun": See Pics From The Video Shoot
Idolator - 4 Dec 2014 23:22
Sevyn Streeter is back! After landing a much-deserved hit with Chris Brown-assisted slow jam “It Won’t Stop” and dropping one of the best EPs of last year (Call Me Crazy, But… still goes hard), the R&B diva spent...
YesYou's "Waste Away" is on repeat today [Premiere]
Ear Milk - 4 Dec 2014 23:04
Yuksek's Partyfine has become one of my favorite labels in a massively short time, and it's because of his ability to curate an eclectic group that produces some of the catchiest dance tunes this side of the Atlantic. We...