Category: Listen Up
Listen: Nicki Minaj: “Only”
Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj released another single off her upcoming album, The Pinkprint. The single, titled “Only,” features the rapper’s label mates Drake and Lil’ Wayne and vocals by Chris Brown. The cover art for the single was released via Minaj’s instagram on Sunday and the single premiered on iHeartRadio early Tuesday (Oct. 28). The single comes…
Bette Midler covers TLC hit “Waterfalls”
When doesn’t Bette Midler take our breath away? Wednesday, The Divine Miss M released her cover of “Waterfalls” by R&B trio TLC through The Advocate as a tease for her upcoming album of covers. The album, titled It’s the Girls, is a collection of covers by Bette Midler of 15 tracks sung by some of the greatest female…
The Flaming Lips cover an entire Beatles album
One of the greatest albums of all time has received a makeover, my friends. Sunday evening, NPR released the first listen of rock band, The Flaming Lips, new album With a Little Help from My Fwends. The album is the bands chopped and screwed rendition of The Beatles’ entire hit record Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The…
Listen: Taylor Swift: “Welcome To New York”
Earlier Tuesday, Taylor Swift released the third single off of her upcoming album, 1989. The song is titled “Welcome to New York” and will be the first track on 1989. It was written by Taylor Swift and OneRepublic frontman, Ryan Tedder. Inspired by her own move to New York City, the track represents the wide-eyed enthusiasm that…
DOUBLE Song Premiere: Witchsister
Witchsister is an all-girl rock band made up of sisters Stevie, Skylar, Kelsey, and Stephanie Petet. They released their five-song EP back in January, and now they’re gearing up to release their first full length album in December. For a first look at their upcoming album, we’ve got a double song premiere for you! Check…
Listen: Angelo De Augustine: “Old Hope”
Newcomer Angelo De Augustine’s eerie new single, “Old Hope”, has arrived just in time for your fall playlist. The hauntingly calm ballad is the second single from his debut album, Spirals of Silence. At a mere two minutes, “Old Hope” is short and sweet enough for your drive home or as a studying staple. De…
Listen: Diarrhea Planet: “Bamboo Curtain”
Earlier this morning, rock band Diarrhea Planet blessed fans’ ears with another single off of their upcoming EP, Aliens in the Outfield. Staying true to the ’90s vibe that songs like “Heat Wave” give off to listeners, the band has returned with “Bamboo Curtain.” The track is Weezer-esque, with drummer Casey Weissbuch taking a jab at lead…
Listen: Taylor Swift: “Out of the Woods”
Taylor Swift is holding strong with her musical transition from country to pop with her recent release. This week, Swift released her new track “Out of the Woods” that was recorded with Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff. The single is nothing short of a pop sensation with a beat that – to me, at least – is reminiscent of Robyn’s…
Marina and the Diamonds drop a new single
Thank God it’s Friday, and thank God for a new Marina and the Diamonds single! Earlier today, the bubblegum bitch released a new single titled “Froot.” The track is the first single off of the group’s forthcoming third album of the same title. The song, so far, is being well received as seen from the over 10k…
Childish Gambino is baaaack
Earlier this week, our favorite actor/comedian/rapper/singer Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) dropped a dual mixtape and EP called STN MTN/KAUAI, proving that time and time again we never know what to expect from Donald. Following him during his dream, STN MTN gives fans a taste of Childish Gambino’s Atlanta blood, while KAUAI represents Gambino’s calmer side once he wakes up…