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With Days Before Rodeo‘s re-release just about 12 hours away now, Travis Scott has upped the ante on the anniversary drop, announcing a one-off show in Atlanta tonight, August 22. Presented by Spotify, the one-night-only “Spotify x Cactus Jack Present Days Before Rodeo” performance will go down at Atlanta’s...

Travis Scott Announces 'Days Before Rodeo' Concert in Atlanta

Florida rapper/singer Doechii has released a bunch of great singles lately (“Alter Ego” with JT from City Girls is a big highlight), and now she’s just announced a new mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, due next week (8/30) via TDE/Capitol. The project features just one of her recent singles (“Nissan Altima”), as well as a couple songs that she debuted during her recent “Swamp Sessions” series, including “Bullfrog” and “Catfish.” Along with the announcement comes another new single, “Boom Bap,” and, true to its name, it sounds like an old school boom bap song, but in a distinctly Doechii way.

Doechii announces new mixtape, 'Alligator Bites Never Heal,' shares "Boom Bap"

Ben Seretan recently released his great new album Allora on Tiny Engines (read our review in Notable Releases), and for a much deeper dive into the album, Ben has given us a track-by-track breakdown (and if you'd like to learn to play his songs, he also provides the guitar tunings and capo placements). Take it away, Ben...

Ben Seretan breaks down new album 'Allora,' track by track

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Rising PacNW black metal great Hulder has announced a new tour for this fall, including a West Coast leg with Spectral Wound and Aridus in September and an East Coast leg with One of Nine in October. The latter hits NYC on October 23 at TV Eye, and tickets for all dates are on sale now. All dates, including a newly-announced appearance at Maryland Deathfest, below.

Hulder announce fall tour; Spectral Wound's new album 'Songs of Blood and Mire' out now

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Local H were supposed to be on tour this fall with Helmet, but those dates were canceled earlier this week due to “lower than expected ticket sales.” They have now put together a club tour in support of the 20th anniversary of Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, hitting half of the US in September and October with Radkey opening.

Local H announce 'P.J. Soles' anniversary tour after dates with Helmet cancelled

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

9x GRAMMY® award winning, 2x Oscar nominated and 1x Emmy award winning artist, producer, actress and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous. The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S...

Mary J. Blige ft Fabolous – Breathing

9x GRAMMY® award-winning, 2x Oscar-nominated, and 1x Emmy award-winning artist, producer, actress, and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single, “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous. The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas. The...

Mary J. Blige Drops Hot New Single “Breathing” Feat. Fabolous

The Independent

 Janet Jackson has revealed her familial connection to Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L Jackson.The “Together Again” singer, 58, made the revelations on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Tuesday (August 13) with Scott Mills, who was filling in for Zoe Ball.“Now someone told me this earlier, are you related to Stevie [Wonder]?” Mills asked.“He’s our cousin,” Janet replied. “Not a lot of people know that. He’s our cousin on my mother’s side. So is Tracy Chapman.”A stunned Mills responded: “That’s blown my mind!”“So is Samuel Jackson,” the “Rhythm Nation” creator added, saying all three stars are...

‘Insane’ family tree: Janet Jackson reveals she’s related to Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman and Samuel L Jackson

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Get ready to turn up the heat! Cardi B is set to headline the highly anticipated 15th anniversary of One Music Fest, scheduled for October. The Grammy-winning rapper will join an impressive lineup of artists as the festival celebrates a decade and a half of showcasing the best in R&B, hip-hop, and soul music.

Pregnant Cardi B Set To Headline One Music Fest’s 15th Anniversary

Gunna did not snitch on Young Thug to get out of jail early, according to YSL co-founder Mondo. Earlier this week, Mondo posted an Instagram Story where he admitted being wrong for claiming Gunna snitched on Thug to obtain a plea deal in the YSL Rico case. "I'm man enough...

YSL Co-Founder Mondo Says He Feels 'Bad' for Suggesting Gunna Snitched on Young Thug

Killing Of A Sacred Deer is a new Canadian metallic hardcore band with some familiar (yet mysterious) faces. They share members with Serration, World Of Pleasure, Mortality Rate, and Secret & Whisper, but all we know for sure is that the lead vocalist is Colter James from Serration and World of Pleasure. Their first single “Devotion” features guest vocals from World of Pleasure/Mortality Rate’s Jess Nyx, and their upcoming self-titled EP (due September 6) has more guests that are being kept under wraps for now. Stay tuned to find out more, and stream the ass-beating “Devotion” below.

Killing Of A Sacred Deer (mem Serration, World of Pleasure) announce debut EP, share "Devotion"

New York Post

Macklemore accidentally enjoyed a duet with a fugitive onstage at his headlining gig at the Lovestream Festival in Slovakia on Saturday.

The “Thrift Shop” hitmaker, 41, welcomed a fan during his performance on the main stage, but it turned out that the woman had seemingly forgotten she had a warrant out for her arrest.

The concertgoer, 24, was brought onstage to perform Macklemore’s hit song “Downtown” before a random person in the crowd recognized the woman as being wanted by police.



The accidental slip-up was welcome news to local authorities who were ready to arrest her promptly.

‘Free Palastine’? Ottawa protesters mocked over misspelled graffiti featured...

Macklemore fan wanted by police arrested after rapper invites her on stage for rap duet

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Latto is reaching new heights in her career with the release of her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, on Aug. 9. The rapper debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums Chart, making her the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to reach the milestone.

Latto Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart, Becoming First Solo Female Rapper From Atlanta To Do So

The East Coast versus West Coast feud between Death Row and Bad Boy was a tumultuous time in hip-hop that resulted in the deaths of two icons, 2Pac and Biggie Smalls. However, their music is still popular to this day, and they continue to impact the culture. Despite their early...

Harmonised hip-hop: The only songs to feature both 2Pac and Biggie Smalls

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Legendary Young Bleed will drop his latest single, 'Yea Mon,' under the prestigious GODS OF GRIND Music Firm. This infectious track showcases Young Bleed's signature blend of energetic lyrics and captivating flow.

Young Bleed Unveils New Single 'Yea Mon' Under GODS OF GRIND Music Firm

Daron Beck of Pinkish Black, Information_Age, and more has passed away. The news was confirmed by Relapse Records, who released Pinkish Black’s 2015 album Bottom of the Morning and 2019’s Concept Unification. They write, “We at Relapse Records are saddened by the loss of Daron Beck of Pinkish Black and Zombi and Friends from a medical illness. Daron was a kind, tremendously funny, and gentle soul that made some of the most creative and compelling music ever released on Relapse Records. Our hearts go out to his partner Lisa, mom Debbie, bandmate Jon, and everyone else that was lucky enough to cross paths with him.”

Daron Beck of Pinkish Black, RIP

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Fugees’ Pras Michel understands the “frustration” fans feel about Lauryn Hill’s lateness and tour cancellations. The rapper says it’s no surprise ticket sales were poor for their most recent canceled run because fans are starting to doubt the concerts will go ahead due to so many shows getting axed.

Fugees’ Pras Michel addresses frustration over canceled tours

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Bayside's Anthony Raneri announces alt-country EP, shares \"Bones\"

Thrice’s Dustin Kensrue isn’t the only 2000s emo veteran putting out an alt-country record this year. Anthony Raneri of Bayside (who recently toured with Thrice) just...

Bayside's Anthony Raneri announces alt-country EP, shares "Bones"

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