Mixtapes
Lil Wayne, André 3000, Jill Scott, and More to Perform at Roots Picnic 2024
By Shawn Leigh On 19 February 2024 In Mixtapes
The 2024 Roots Picnic lineup is here, with top billing for a special New Orleans celebration from Lil Wayne and the Roots, featuring Trombone Shorty, PJ Morton, and others. Jill Scott co-headlines, with André 3000, Nas, Gunna,
Ridley Scott in Negotiations to Direct and Produce New Bee Gees Biopic
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
Ridley Scott is in negotiations to direct and produce the long-teased Bee Gees biopic, Deadline reports and Pitchfork can confirm. If confirmed, Scott will produce alongside Stacey Snider, GK Film’ Graham King, and Scott Free Productions’ Michael
Paramore Reject Tennessee State Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell, Citing “Blatant Racism” of House Republicans
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Paramore formally won their first two trophies: Best Rock Album (for This Is Why) and Best Alternative Music Performance (for “This Is Why”). Another Tennessee-based artist also won her first Grammy: Eight-time
Russell Simmons Sued by Drew Dixon for Alleging Sexual Assault Accusers Have “Thirst for Fame”
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
Russell Simmons has been sued for defaming the former Def Jam Recordings executive Drew Dixon, who accused him, in 2017, of sexual assault. The lawsuit cites a Graham Bensinger interview last December in which Simmons, who has
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Living With Neurocognitive Disorder, Family Proposes Conservatorship
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
Brian Wilson’s family is seeking a conservatorship for the Beach Boys star, saying in a filing that he is “unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter” due to
Vampire Weekend Announce Tour, Share Videos for New Songs: Watch
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
As promised, Vampire Weekend have released the first two singles from their new album, Only God Was Above Us. The new songs, “Capricorn” and “Gen-X Cops,” arrive with collage-like music videos that utilize film and footage from
Mariah Carey Joins Ariana Grande for New “Yes, And?” Remix: Listen
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
Ariana Grande has recruited the inimitable Mariah Carey for a new version of “Yes, And?” The singers had previously connected in 2020 for “Oh Santa!” Listen to their new song below. Ahead of the new remix’s release,
9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Idles, Caroline Polachek, Serpentwithfeet, and More
By Shawn Leigh On 16 February 2024 In Mixtapes
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s
Watch Dua Lipa’s New “Training Season” Video
By Shawn Leigh On 15 February 2024 In Mixtapes
After debuting it at the 2024 Grammy Awards, Dua Lipa has officially released her new song “Training Season.” She co-wrote the single with Caroline Ailin, Danny L Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker—her collaborators
Jennifer Lopez Announces This Is Me…Now the Tour
By Shawn Leigh On 15 February 2024 In Mixtapes
Tomorrow (February 16), Jennifer Lopez releases This Is Me…Now, her first new album since 2014’s A.K.A. and the spiritual sequel to 2002’s This Is Me…Then. Today, she’s announced This Is Me…Now the Tour, which begins in Florida
