• Ed Sheeran, Hoodie Allen Team Up for "All About It" Music Video: WATCH

    Ed Sheeran experimented a bit with rapping on his new album x, and he's continuing to spit his lyrics instead of singing them in a new song with hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen. Today (Nov. 3), the "Don't" singer teamed up with Allen to release a new music video for "All About It," featuring plenty of rapping, superhero costumes and a sung hook... from Allen.
  • Kendrick Lamar New Album: 'Good Kid' Rapper Talks Second LP and Single 'i' [WATCH]

    Everybody is waiting for more info on rapper Kendrick Lamar's new album, but he is playing it cool for now.In a recent interview with Ebro in the Morning, he called his unreleased music "organic," but did not elaborate too much on the details, according to Stereogum. He also discussed his single "i," which sports a positive message."I wrote a record for the homies that's in the penitentiary right now, and I also wrote a record for these kids that come up to my shows with these slashes on they wrists, saying they don't want to live no more," he said.Check out the full interview:Kendrick is a busy dude — he recently played the opening Cleveland Cavaliers game and will be on "Saturday Night Live" in two weeks — who has maintained a huge following since dropping his world-changing second LP "good kid m.A.A.d city" in 2012.
  • AMC Networks Uses 'The Walking Dead' Fans to Push DirecTV to Renew Contract Before There Is a Blackout

    "The Walking Dead" may be equaling ratings gold for AMC since its return to the Sunday night line-up, with the series actually topping "Sunday Night Football," but there is actually some trouble brewing behind the scenes. The network first tipped off fans last night to the fact that its current contract with DirecTV as a carrier is set to expire in a few weeks. While you would think the provider would be jumping through hoops to secure AMC Networks, that simply is not the case.
  • Aphex Twin's Son Is Apparently Producing Music [Listen]

    Aphex Twin never ceases to amaze. The enigmatic producer is coming off of the release of his first album in 13 years, Syro and now has reveals some very interesting news about his kids. According to him and not surprisingly musical talent runs in the family. He recently uploaded to his soundcloud four tracks that he is saying were produced by his 6-year old son when he was five years old.
  • Amber Rose Spotted Kissing French Montana Just Days after Their Exes' Wiz Khalifa, Khloe Kardashian Were Spotted on a Date Together

    Amber Rose is not one of the Kardashian's favorite people, especially after she reportedly started hitting her ex, Kanye West up after officially filing for divorce from Wiz Khalifa several weeks ago. We recently told you that Kim Kardashian supposedly put her foot down, forbidding West from having any contact with Rose. Then there was a sighting of Khalifa out on a date with Khloe Kardashian. As if that wasn't all confusing enough, French Montana was spotted getting hot and heavy with Rose last night.
  • Dan Wilson Adds East Coast Dates With 'Illuminated Set Lists' For Fans [SCHEDULE]

    You probably know Dan Wilson as the lead singer of Semisonic or as the co-writer of Adele's hit "Someone Like You." But Wilson has been a consistent solo presence, playing shows across the world for the better part of the past decade since Semisonic shut down operations. The Minneapolis native just announced three "Words & Music by Dan Wilson" shows that will include plenty of banter and shop-talking between songs.
  • R.E.M., Neutral Milk Hotel, Drive-By Truckers Rally for Music Landmark in Athens

    Some of music's finest acts, including R.E.M., Neutral Milk Hotel, Drive-By Truckers and Widespread Panic, are rallying to save the legendary church steeple in Athens, Georgia, that stands as tribute to the community's bustling music scene.As The A.V. Club points out, the steeple used to be part of an entire church where Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry performed their first gig in 1980 as R.E.M. The church was brought down in 1990, "Rolling Stone" notes, and the steeple has been threatened to be demolished in recent years. Nuçi's Space, a health and music resource center that works for the prevention of suicide, has partnered with musicians from the area to help save the landmark.
  • Croatia Rocks Festival Announces 2015 Dates for Inaugural Festival

    The secret is out — Croatia is the new vacation European hotspot. Move over Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy, Croatia is the place to be now. With its cheap prices, unbridled natural beauty and seemingly limitless places to stay along the coast, Croatia is the new vacation king for Europe's youth. Noting that trend, many music festivals have moved an outpost to the shores of Croatia, the most recent being the Croatia Rocks Festival. The inaugural festival will take place next summer between July 20 and 23, 2015, on Zrce Beach on the Island of Pag, according to "Mixmag."
  • Jay Rock Drops Video For "Parental Advisory" Off Upcoming Sophomore Album [WATCH]

    Jay Rock is prepping for his time in the TDE release spotlight. Today he put out the video for "Parental Advisory," the first single, which he debuted last month, off his forthcoming album. The video features the Watts (L.A.) rapper in front of a house while his crew works out in the front lawn. It also cuts to footage that takes viewers on a tour of the city including spots like Watts Towers and Nickerson Gardens. The treatment alternates between color and black and white.