Boulevards is the stage name of one Jamil Rashad, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based artist raised on the funk sounds of his parents’ record collection. As a teen, Rashad dipped into the metal and punk scene of his hometown, but eventually found his way b…
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Andy Clockwise Waxes On ‘The Good Book’ And The Time He Met Dylan
Andy Clockwise is a colorful character, an artist with equal parts saucy Australian swagger (think Nick Cave) and the high octane dazzle of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy. His style is part one-man band, part performance artist, an act he likes to file…
Lauryn Hill and TIDAL Throw a Surprise Charity Festival This Week in Brooklyn
Lauryn Hill recently announced a three-day charity festival presented in association with TIDAL X, Pitchfork reports. Diaspora Calling! began last night (the day it was announced) and continues through Friday (April 15), when Lauryn Hill plays at Brook…
Listen To AlunaGeorge and Flume’s New Song “I Remember”
AlunaGeorge and Flume have teamed up on a new song, “I Remember.” It is the title track for AlunaGeorge’s upcoming album. The song premiered yesterday on Annie Mac’s BBC 1 radio show. I Remember is due out April 29th via Island Records. Earlier this ye…
The Libertines’ Peter Doherty Will Headline The First Show At Bataclan, One Year After Terror Attack
The Libertines’ Peter Doherty will headline the first show at Bataclan, one year after the venue was devastated by a terrorist attack. Variety reports, “Although the Bataclan has not yet announced the day of its official reopening, Peter Doherty’s conc…
Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant
Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Justin Vernon, Snoop Dogg, and a seemingly unending list of celebrities paid tribute to Kobe Bryant last night, before, during, and after the final game of his 20-year NBA career. Brya…
Ringo Starr Cancels North Carolina Concert In Protest Of “Bathroom Bill”
Ringo Starr has canceled his North Carolina concert in protest of the state’s HB2 legislation, also known as the “Bathroom Bill.” Rolling Stone reports, “The Beatles drummer called off the All Starr Band’s June 18th concert at Cary, North Carolina’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre over the bill, which
Grizzly Bear Ready To Record New Album; Join Vampire Weekend and TV on the Radio at Bernie Sanders NYC Rallies
Grizzly Bear took to social media yesterday to endorse Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. They also announced plans to begin recording the follow-up LP to 2012’s Shields. A whole lot of information was packed into one status: 1: Chris Bear had a be…
Katy Perry, Haim, Yoko Ono, Tegan & Sara Join Together For Girls Rock Camp Benefit
Katy Perry, Haim, Yoko Ono, and Tegan & Sara are part of the star-studded lineup set to attend the Girls Rock Camp Foundation benefit, “Girls to the Front.” The gala is set to take place at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont on April 29th, and will be hosted by actress Rachel Bloom. Pitchfork reports,
St. Vincent Directing All-Female-Helmed Horror Movie
St. Vincent, aka Annie Clark, will be making her directorial debut with the upcoming all-female-helmed horror movie XX, reports Stereogum. The four part anthology film’s tagline is “Four deadly tales by four deadly women.” Stereogum goes on to add, “Sh…