Syl Johnson, Revered and Oft-Sampled Soul Singer, Dead at 85
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Self-proclaimed “the most sampled artist ever,” his “Different Strokes” was used in tracks by Public Enemy, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan and hundreds more
Kanye West Back to Pleading With Kim Kardashian to Reunite Family
Posted in: Music NewsLatest statement comes days after West claimed his estranged wife accused him of “putting a hit out on her”
‘The Holy Grail of Post-Rock’, Godspeed You! Black Emperor Confirm Authenticity of Long-Lost Demo Leak
Posted in: Music NewsLimited to just 33 copies, the 1994 demo from the Canadian post-rock collective has remained one of music's greatest lost treasures.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Preview New LP With ‘Black Summer’ Video
Posted in: Music NewsUnlimited Love marks guitarist John Frusciante’s first new music with the group since 2006
Lars Ulrich, Metallica Pay Tribute to Megaforce Records’ Jon Zazula
Posted in: Music News“I will forever be grateful for your friendship, advice, and blind belief that the music we played could be shared with way more people who were just like us…outsiders, and misfits,” drummer writes
Watch New Rock Hall Nominees Duran Duran Play ‘Ordinary World’ in 1993
Posted in: Music NewsIf the band makes it into the Hall of Fame, it could lead to a reunion with estranged guitarists Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo
Silk Sonic Brings the Seventies to Fortnite
Posted in: Music NewsTracks from the duo’s LP will be featured in an in-game radio station hosted by Seventies hero Bootsy Collins
Song You Need to Know: Riley Pearce, ‘Furniture’
Posted in: Music NewsA rumination on time spent in lockdown, "Furniture" is set to appear on The Water & The Rough, the forthcoming debut album from Riley Pearce
Peking Duk Share Club-Ready New Single, ‘Honest’
Posted in: Music NewsFeaturing instrumentation from KLP and vocals from US hyperpop singer Slayyyter, "Honest" is another classic Peking Duk banger.
Missy Higgins Announces New Mini-Album, ‘Total Control’
Posted in: Music NewsBeginning as instrumentals written for the series of the same name, Missy Higgins shares a cover of The Motels' "Total Control" as its lead single.
