Experimental composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has won the Hyundai Nordic Music Prize 2019 for her soundtrack to the HBO series Chernobyl. She took home the award over Pom Poko, Jenny Wilson, and others. Hildur follows previous Nordic Music Prize winners Robyn (2018), Susanne Sundfør (2017), and Jenny Hval (2016). Hildur Guðnadóttir had a breakout year in
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TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion says a simple request to renegotiate her contract turned into a stalemate that’s keeping a lid on any new tunes. The rapper took to IG Live Sunday to call her out her record label, 1501, claiming they’re not allowing to drop any new music for the time being — all because,
Clairo has shared a brand new mix on her official SoundCloud page. The 23-minute mix features music by Rosinha de Valença, M.I.A., Kenix, Midnight Creepers, Vashti Bunyan, and more. Clairo also shared a note about the mix that reads: “Featuring the kids on my album, b roll audio I never used. Shoutout hero my favorite
Exclusive Vic Mensa was hit with the ‘ol good news and bad news sitch in his brass knuckles case and TBH … it was more good than bad. The good news … he was NOT charged with felony possession of brass knuckles. The bad news … Vic WAS charged with possession of brass knuckles …
Drake has shared two new tracks, “When to Say When” and “Chicago Freestyle.” Check out the new video combining the two songs, which arrived by surprise Saturday night (February 29), below. On Christmas Eve 2019, Drake shared “War,” produced by UK drill producer AXL Beats. He’s recently released two singles with Future, hinting at a
TMZ.com Waka Flocka is bringing self-awareness and self-deprecating humor to a whole new level — saying he was a wack rapper at the peak of his career … but honest nonetheless. The hip-hop star was chopping it up with the team at Everyday Struggle, where he made the startling declaration … that he was wack,
Last night, at a campaign rally in South Carolina, Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined Juvenile on stage as the rapper performed his 400 Degreez hit “Back That Azz Up.” Steyer, who’s currently sitting at 2% in the national polls, appears enthusiastic in the video footage captured by journalists in attendance, though it is unclear
Exclusive Getty Pop Smoke‘s murder is still a mystery, and police are making little progress in finding suspects due to a variety of issues … but they’re still pressing on. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … detectives have hit a road block in the rapper’s murder investigation, specifically with regard to witness testimony. We’ve heard
In 2016, Brooklyn band Satorii filed a lawsuit asserting that Woody Guthrie’s iconic folk song “This Land Is Your Land” belongs in the public domain. Now, according to a report by The New York Times’ Ben Sisario, a federal judge has rejected the attempt to release the song from its copyright holders and free it
Play video content BACKGRID Justin Bieber had all eyes on him on the set of his new music video … and busted out some solo dance moves that look like prime GIF material. The Biebs was down in Miami Thursday shooting the vid for his upcoming single with J Balvin — titled “La Bomba” —
Green Day have called off a string of March tour dates in Asia “due to the health + travel concerns with coronavirus.” The posted a statement announcing that their upcoming performances are postponed, which you can read it in full below. Green Day’s postponement came on the heels of BTS canceling a handful of April
TMZ.com Some people think Usher‘s new “Confessions” track has a line about him copping to herpes — but his pal Jermaine Dupri says they need to listen closely … cause they got it all wrong. Jermaine cleared the air Wednesday about speculation surrounding “Confessions Part III,” which Usher teased during a live gig this week.
Rufus Wainwright has announced his new album Unfollow the Rules. His first pop album since the Mark Ronson-produced 2012 album Out of the Game is out April 24 via BMG. Unfollow features “Trouble in Paradise” and a new song he’s released today called “Damsel in Distress.” Listen below. “‘Damsel in Distress’ is an homage to
Play video content Britney Spears is giving pop music a whole new meaning … it’s the very loud sound her foot makes after breaking it following this electric dance routine. You’ll recall Britney’s boyfriend, Sam Asghari, revealed last week Britney broke her metatarsal bone on her left foot that required a trip to the hospital.
Built to Spill have announced a U.S. tour. The dates will feature an all-new lineup joining frontman Doug Martsch, including bassist Melanie Radford and drummer Teresa Esguerra, as BrooklynVegan notes. The tour kicks off this spring in Portland and currently wraps up in Denver in August. Find the full itinerary below and buy tickets here.
Exclusive Details TMZ Composite Future says his alleged baby mama’s treating her baby girl like an ATM to squeeze money out of him, and he even claims she’s given the child a nickname … “check baby.” According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the rapper claims Eliza Seraphin has referred to the 9-month-old little girl
Richard Russell, the producer and musician best known as the head of XL Recordings, has announced a new album from his Everything Is Recorded project. FRIDAY FOREVER is out April 3 via XL—one day after the release of his new memoir. He’s also shared a new song from the album. Listen to “03:15AM / CAVIAR,”
Post Malone proved he can read a crowd … busting out an awesome custom tee honoring his late pal, Mac Miller, which got concert-goers on their feet and 100% amped. The singer was performing Monday night at the PPG Paints Arena in Mac’s hometown … and he came out wearing an oldie but goodie that
Indie R&B/Pop singer/songwriter Ian Guerin is taking the indie music world by storm. His latest album “Irreplaceable,” released by Streetwalker Entertainment, spotlights influences from a vast range of genres including R&B, Soul, Gospel, Pop and Funk, also featuring songs that are reminiscent of music from the amazing musical decades of the past. Writing and performing since age 9, Guerin
Against Me! and Baroness will embark on a co-headlining tour of North America this May. Support comes from Destroy Boys and Drug Church on select dates. Check out the itinerary on the poster below. Get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) According to a press
Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite The Weekend and Kendrick Lamar might want people to say some prayers for them … they’re being sued for allegedly jacking music for their hit song, “Pray for Me.” A Brooklyn-based rock band called Yeasayer claims the duo lifted material from its 2007 song, “Sunrise,” slightly altered it … and inserted it
Yeasayer have sued Kendrick Lamar and the Weeknd over the Black Panther soundtrack single “Pray For Me,” TMZ reports and documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The band claims in the lawsuit that “Pray For Me” infringes on their All Hour Cymbals song “Sunrise.” The band claims that “Pray For Me” features a “distinctive choral performance”
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lizzo says Tommy Hilfiger has connected with her on a future collab, and the article of clothing she thinks they can peddle best … butt cheek dental floss. We got the pop superstar Sunday outside of the Sweet Chick waffle house in L.A., where our guy asked what’s on the
James Blake is set to perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic this summer. The show, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, takes place on Saturday, August 22 at the Hollywood Bowl. Check out the event poster below. Blake is playing shows in support of his Grammy-nominated record Assume Form. Find his schedule below. Get tickets here. (Pitchfork
Play video content Kanye West has linked up with another A-list celeb who’s just as religious as he is … one Justin Bieber, who put his talents to good use at Sunday Service. The Biebs was a special guest this weekend at Kanye’s latest gathering, which appears to have migrated indoors after almost a full
Burna Boy has announced his Twice as Tall tour. He’ll play U.S. shows this spring, followed by stops in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada in the summer. Check out Burna Boy’s tour poster below. Get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Burna Boy released
Exclusive TMZ.com Meghan Trainor‘s father has been hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in what appears to be a hit-and-run — but, fortunately, it looks like he’ll be okay. Sources close to the family tell TMZ … Gary Trainor was transported to an area hospital in Los Angeles Friday night, after we’re told he
Brandi Carlile has been named the Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador. She’s the latest in a line of artists selected by RSD organizers to represent the annual event, which falls on April 18 this year. Past artists to be named ambassador include Pearl Jam (2019), Run the Jewels (2018), St. Vincent (2017), and Metallica (2016).
Exclusive TMZ.com As cops try to figure out who targeted Pop Smoke for death … we know the rapper shut down one of his own performances just days before his murder out of concern there were gang members in the audience. Pop was scheduled to play the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last Sunday night, but
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has announced new regulations that will require musicians from the European Union to apply for Tier 5 visas in order to tour in the UK once the Brexit transition period ends in December 2020. The UK’s new “points-based immigration system” will end free movement from EU-member countries to the UK,