Ahead of his North American tour kickoff tonight (May 28), in Atlanta, billy woods has released the music video for “Born Alone.” Longtime collaborator Joseph Mault directed the slice-of-life visual, which features woods going about his day in Brooklyn, writing and recording, walking with his toddler daughter, and spending time with friends and collaborators like…
In November, Variety reported that Lady Gaga would make a cameo in the second season of Netflix’s original series Wednesday. Now the pop star’s role has officially been confirmed following her appearance at the streamer’s Tudum 2025 event last night, May 31. Lady Gaga will play Rosaline Rotwood, described as “a legendary Nevermore teacher who…
James Lowe, the lead singer in psych-rock band the Electric Prunes, has died. In a statement shared on Facebook, Lowe’s family said he died of natural causes on Thursday (May 29). “Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love, and boundless creativity,” his family wrote. “At the center of it all was our amazing mom,…
Al Foster, the jazz drummer who played in bands led by Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, among others, has died. Foster’s daughter Kierra Foster-Ba shared the news on Instagram and his longtime partner, Bonnie Rose Steinberg, told NPR that he died “from a serious illness.” He was 82. Born in 1943 in Richmond, Virginia,…
Alf Clausen, who spent nearly three decades as composer for The Simpsons—scoring seasons 2 through 28—died Thursday (May 29) at his Los Angeles home. Clausen’s daughter, Kaarin Clausen, told The Hollywood Reporter that her father had been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy eight years ago. He was 84. Clausen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and…
Alex G has announced a new album. His 10th studio LP, Headlights, arrives July 18 via RCA—marking his official debut on the major label. Leading the record is the new single “Afterlife,” which comes with a music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford. Watch that below. The follow-up to 2022’s God Save the Animals is billed…
Josh Klinghoffer, the former guitarist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has accepted a no-jail plea deal after being charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in September 2024 for allegedly driving over and killing pedestrian Israel Sanchez in Alhambra, California. Klinghoffer originally pleaded not guilty through his lawyer, Blair Bernholz Berk, when the charges…
Earlier this month, four former employees of 85-year-old Motown veteran Smokey Robinson filed a lawsuit accusing the singer of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. Now, Robinson has filed a countersuit against the plaintiffs, accusing them of defamation and seeking $500 million in damages. According to court documents obtained by Pitchfork, Robinson also filed…
Levitation, the longtime Austin, Texas, music festival that focuses on psych-rock, electronica, and punk, has unveiled its 2025 lineup. Pavement, TV on the Radio, and Mastodon will headline, with Built to Spill, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Acid Bath, and the Black Angels topping the bill. Levitation is implementing a new cross-hybrid format of the festival grounds,…
Contains a sample from “Work It (Soulwax Remix)” as performed by Marie Davidson. Written by Marie Davidson (SOCAN), David Dewaele, Stephen Dewaele, and Pierre Guerineau (SOCAN). Published by Just Isn’t Music Ltd. (PRS) & Third Side Music Inc. / Strictly Confidential Rights (SABAM), admin. by Ruminating Music c/o Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. Used courtesy of…
