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Image Image Credit Rick Madonik / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake sits courtside for Serena Williams vs Belinda Bencic in semi-final tennis action of Rogers Cup play at the Aviva Centre on Aug. 15, 2015 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake liked a comment calling Sexyy Red a “Serena Williams upgrade,” sparking renewed drama. The Instagram moment reignited fan speculation about his past with Williams and current tensions. Their history includes a rumored relationship and past lyrical shots, including a 2022 diss aimed at Williams’ husband. Drake just can’t help himself. The Toronto rapper has stirred a commotion…
From the Basement, the long-running performance series from Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, is back after a two-year hiatus with a ripping set from Geese. The New York rockers played eight songs from their excellent new album, Getting Killed, including fan favorites “Trinidad,” “Husbands,” and “Au Pays du Cocaine.” Check it out below. Get Geese Tickets Here From the Basement has hosted dozens of classic performances over the years, including old favorites like The White Stripes in 2005 and Radiohead’s In Rainbows set. The most recent season ran from 2022 to 2023 and featured IDLES, Warpaint, Nilüfer Yanya, and more. Setlist:TrinidadHusbandsIslands of MenHalf…
The xx have released a deluxe version of their self-titled debut album featuring five bonus tracks. Stream it below. The expanded edition of xx includes new tracks “Insects” and “Blood Red Moon,” plus covers of Womack & Womack’s “Teardrops,” Kyla’s “Do You Mind,” and Aaliyah’s “Hot Like Fire.” A special deluxe vinyl version of the LP is set to drop on December 5th and is available for pre-order. In a statement shared on Instagram, the band reflected on how much the album meant to them. “Going back to 2009 has brought up so many memories — it really does feel…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Summer Walker performs onstage during the 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black presented by TV Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Cocktail Hour version of Finally Over It features previously unreleased material, including a live version of “Session 32” and an iTunes-exclusive music video. The Afterparty version unlocks vinyl exclusives like “Take Me Out This Club” and a solo version of “1-800 Heartbreak.” The deluxe editions reflect Summer Walker’s shift toward healing and emotional growth in her music. Summer Walker hasn’t thrown in the towel on…
For movie users always seeking hidden gems, movie-focused social media platform Letterboxd is introducing a new service: The Letterboxd Video Store, which will allow users to not just log their interest in movies, but rent them on VOD through the app. “This isn’t a subscription service! No lock-in, no paywall. Just rent the films you want, whenever you want, and join the conversation with our community logging, reviewing and adding them to lists,” the announcement post explains. Letterboxd is promising a curated experience, akin to the “Employee Picks” section at an old-school real-life video store, but fueled by Letterboxd users.…
Image Image Credit Frazer Harrison / Staff via Getty Images, Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images, Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images, and Frank Hoensch / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler, The Creator and Kali Uchis at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music Festival, fakemink performs during Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2025, and Devonté Hynes aka Blood Orange performs during a concert at the Columbiahalle Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The festival was delayed due to heavy rains, leading to a reshuffled artist lineup. Fresh additions like Kali Uchis, Blood Orange, fakemink and Geese bring new…
Green Day’s Mike Dirnt has teamed up with Epiphone to launch his signature Grabber G-3 bass. The instrument is a revival of the classic Gibson Grabber G-3 that he’s played on numerous Green Day tours and album including 1994’s iconic Dookie. The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 is available at the retail price of $1,299 in a Silverburst or Natural finish. Per Epiphone’s description, the bass’ specs are as follows: “The Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 bass has a double-cutaway maple Grabber body. The 34-inch scale three-piece maple neck has an ebony fretboard (maple on the Natural-finished model) with 20…
Despite his rapid rise over the years, Baltra showcases his underground roots with his moody, hard-hitting release “Gentle Tone” – a track that serves as an ode to the early forms of UKG. After seeing Baltra in Hamburg earlier this year, this release doesn’t surprise me, his recent sets and output have leaned toward faster dance music. What I loved about this listening experience was the dreamy soundscape that had this eerie mood, and this was bolstered by a wobbly bass presence that’s bound to immediately shake the dance floor. Gliding over the shuffling 2 step rhythms is this emotive…
Image Image Credit Ollie Millington / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs onstage at The BBC Radio 1’s Big weekend on May 26, 2013 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky’s long-delayed album Don’t Be Dumb is set for release this year. Danny Elfman, known for scoring films including 1988’s Beetlejuice and Men in Black contributed to the album’s production. The project continues Rocky’s string of genre-crossing collaborations. A$AP Rocky continues to tease fans about his highly anticipated album, Don’t Be Dumb. In yet another interview, the Harlem rapper asserted that it will…
A school in the UK has banned its students from singing any songs from Netflix’s hit film, KPop Demon Hunters, claiming that the music doesn’t align with its “Christian ethos.” BBC reports that the Lilliput Church of England Infant School in Poole, Dorset, reached out to parents on Friday, November 14th, with a message stating the film’s references to demons make some community members feel “deeply uncomfortable.” In the note, the school’s officials asked parents to encourage their kids “not to sing these songs at school out of respect for those who find the themes at odds with their faith.” Related…