Author: Sandra Jones
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Donna Summer’s Estate Settles With Kanye West Over ‘I Feel Love’
Donna Summer’s family has reached a settlement with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over their alleged “blatant theft” of Summer’s indelible disco hit “I Feel Love.” The dispute centered around the song “Good (Don’t Die),” which was removed from West and Ty Dolla $ign’s album Vultures 1 by Spotify and Apple Music due to the legal…
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Steve Albini: The Unstoppable Noise That Was Rock’s Brilliant Provocateur
Steve Albini, the legendary musician, producer, and writer, lived by his fiercely stubborn code of punk DIY ethics. His impact reverberated through the music world, from his bands Big Black and Shellac to his razor-sharp production work on classics by Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and the Pixies. Albini’s savage sense of humor and love for big-ass,…
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Why Albums Are Finally Getting Shorter: Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish Lead the Way
The Case of the Mysteriously Shrinking Album In a world where Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have dropped behemoth projects with sprawling tracklists, a diametrically opposed trend is emerging: shorter albums. Artists like Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish are opting for concise statements that can be digested during a lunch hour. The New Normal Dua Lipa’s…
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Courtney Love Feuds, Explained: Brad Pitt, Olivia Rodrigo, More
Courtney Love has a long history of talking smacks about major stars, including Madonna, Brad Pitt, Dave Grohl, and now Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Going all the way back to the early Nineties, the Hole singer has generated headlines by publicly trashing rock musicians, pop singers, movie stars, and even members of her own family. It’s a level of brutal candor you rarely…
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Rick Ross Drops Video for Drake Diss “Champagne Moments”: A Strategic Move
Rick Ross, the Miami rap star, recently released a visual for his diss track titled “Champagne Moments.” The target? None other than Drake. But this video isn’t just about the beef; it’s a clever promotional move that showcases Ross’s brand and upcoming events. The Visuals In the video, Ross keeps it simple. He sits on…
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Kanye West Joins the Drake Beef with “Like That” Remix
The ongoing rap feud between Drake and seemingly every one of his peers continues to escalate. Now, Kanye West, Drake’s longtime adversary, has stepped into the ring. On a recent episode of Justin Laboy’s radio show The Download, Kanye premiered his remix to “Like That,” the Kendrick-assisted single by Future and Metro Boomin that has ignited an industry-wide war.…
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Isaac Brock and the Chaotic Creation of “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”
Isaac Brock, the enigmatic frontman of Modest Mouse, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone Music Now. In this candid and hilarious conversation, he reflects on the tumultuous journey behind the band’s 2004 major-label breakthrough album, Good News for People Who Love Bad News. As the album celebrates its 20th anniversary, let’s delve into…
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Kid Cudi Joins Coachella 2024 Weekend Two Lineup
Kid Cudi, the iconic artist known for his genre-blending music and captivating performances, is set to make waves at Coachella 2024. The festival organizers have just announced that Kid Cudi will be joining the Weekend Two lineup, adding to the excitement of this year’s event. The Announcement On Tuesday evening, Coachella shared an Instagram post…