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The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, ’90s R&B-inspired love songs.

Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz In a groundbreaking endeavor, GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens is set to inaugurate her first-ever festival, Biscuits & Banjos, slated to take place from April 25-27, 2025, in downtown Durham, North Carolina. This festival, directed by Giddens herself, is a multi-faceted celebration of Black music, art, and cultural heritage, marking the 20th anniversary of the Black Banjo Gathering — an event pivotal in Giddens’ […]

TV on the Radio's lead singer, Tunde Adebimpe, released his first solo single, "Magnetic." The track marks his debut release with Seattle-based label Sub Pop Records. Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman pursued Adebimpe's signing for over two decades. "We heartily welcome Tunde Adebimpe to Sub Pop's roster of artists. His inclusion makes the whole lot better – and a whole lot classier! We've waited 20-plus years for Sub Pop to […]

Credit: Tim Saccenti for Setta Studio Los Angeles-based electronic producer Steven Ellison, known professionally as Flying Lotus, has released his latest EP, Spirit Box, through Warp Records. The five-track collection is a departure from his previous work. The EP opens with "Ajhussi," blending Vangelis-inspired synthesizers with unexpected house music elements. The track's shimmering beats and chipmunk vocals establish the project's new direction. Industry veteran Dawn Richard features on "Let Me […]

Pharrell Williams tells the story of his life in Piece By Piece Courtesy of Focus Features Though it may seem like a strange choice on the surface, it felt natural for the musician Pharrell Williams to tell his life story through Legos. "My earliest memories were the Lego sets that my parents would get me when I was really, really, really young,” he says. “Whether you actually really build what […]