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Glorilla was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Dave Chappelle. It was her first time on the NBC show, where she performed her Grammy-nominated single “Yeah Glo!” and a Glorious medley of “Whatchu Kno About Me” and “Let Her Cook” with a live band. The former included three

On Friday, January 17, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously upheld a federal law that will ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd., initiates a sale by Sunday, January 19. Last night, January 18, TikTok went dark in response, with users unable to see content and major app stores removing the

The Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a federal law that will ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd., initiates a sale by this Sunday, January 19, The Associated Press reports. The court unanimously approved the law, ruling that the apparent risk to national security outweighed concerns regarding First Amendment rights.

DJ Koze has shared details of Music Can Hear Us, the Knock Knock follow-up he announced in November. Guests on the LP include Sofia Kourtesis, Soap&Skin, Ada, Sophia Kennedy, the Notwist’s Markus Acher, and Marewrew, as well as Damon Albarn, who appeared on the single “Pure Love.” Another single, “Unbelievable,” featuring Pampa Records singer and

The Los Angeles record label Leaving has digitally released a new compilation to support artists who’ve been impacted by the California wildfires. The album, Staying, has contributions from Samantha Urbani, Eddie Chacon, Sam Wilkes, Laraaji, Reggie Watts, André 3000, Samiyam, Brijean, Julia Holter, Total Blue, and many others. The label’s founder, Matthewdavid, curated and compiled

On March 20, Los Angeles label Temporal Drift will reissue the late Japanese composer Hiroshi Yoshimura’s album Flora. The reissue was done in full cooperation with Yoshimura’s estate, and the new editions feature liner notes from the writer and professor Junichi Konuma. The album was remastered by engineer John Baldwin. Below, listen to the album’s

Neil Young has shared his first song with the Chrome Hearts. “Big Change,” which you can hear below, is “in your face loud irreverent rock’n’roll paint splatter on the canvas in the vein of a Jackson Pollack painting,” Young’s longtime engineer John Hanlon said in a press release. Last year, Young announced his first live

The initial lineup for FireAid, the concert to benefit the victims of the California wildfires, has been announced. Billie Eilish and Finneas, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lil Baby, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen

Portishead’s Beth Gibbons has announced her first-ever solo concerts in North America. Her tour in support of her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown, includes live performances in Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles, with support from Bill Ryder-Jones. See her complete list of tour dates below. Gibbons announced Lives Outgrown with the single “Floating

Yukimi, the vocalist and co-founder of Swedish group Little Dragon, has announced her first-ever solo album. For You is out March 28 via Ninja Tune. Today, Yukimi has shared two news songs from the project: “Sad Makeup” and “Winter Is Not Dead.” Check those out below. “I want this music to really be a force

Lucy Dacus is back: The singer and songwriter has announced her first solo album since 2019’s Home Video—and the Grammy–winning The Record, with Boygenius. Dacus’ fourth solo studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, arrives March 28 via Geffen. Today, Dacus has shared two songs from the project: “Ankles” and “Limerence.” The former arrives with a

Here’s something fun for Paramore fans: Rusty Williams, the 78-year-old grandfather of Hayley Williams, is releasing his debut album via Zac Farro’s Congrats Records. Rusty Williams recorded his album, Grand Man, in the 1970s, but it stayed on the shelf until his production partner recently rediscovered it. Below, find a video for the album’s lead

Wilco have announced a bunch of 2025 tour dates, including many featuring special guest Waxhatchee. The U.S. concerts take place in April and May, and Wilco will follow them with dates in South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. See all of Wilco’s tour dates below. Last year, Wilco released the Hot Sun Cool Shroud

Khruangbin have announced another tour in support of their 2024 album A la Sala. The Houston-based funk and psych trio will start their long run in Christchurch, New Zealand on February 20 and then head to the U.S. and Europe for dozens of additional concerts. Find their complete list of new tour dates below. Following

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Ethel Cain, Bad Bunny, Franz Ferdinand, Lambrini Girls, Wolfacejoeyy, and Brigid Mae Power.

The Recording Academy and charity foundation MusiCares have pledged $1 million to support artists and music industry professionals impacted by the ongoing wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area and displacing residents in the tens of thousands. The organizations have joined forces to form the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, which is also accepting donations

After a holiday break, Saturday Night Live returns, later this month, with new episodes. On January 18, Glorilla will make her SNL debut in an episode hosted by Dave Chappelle, who is coming back to the show for the first time since November 2022. Then, on the January 25, Timothée Chalamet will serve as both

Sam Moore, the soul singer best known as one half of Sam & Dave, has died, according to a press release from 2911 Media. The musician’s death occurred on January 10, in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications after surgery. Moore was 89 years old. Moore is best known for his tenor vocal work in

A benefit concert for victims of the ongoing California wildfires has been announced. FireAid will take place Thursday, January 30 at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, with the show’s lineup yet to be announced. Proceeds for the event will go to a 501(c)(3) with the purpose of “rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families, and advancing fire prevention

Last month, Rio da Yung OG was released from federal prison and promptly celebrated with a new song called “Rio Free.” The Michigan rapper has now shared a new project called Rio Free, which includes his other recent single “WYDT.” Find the 10-song project, along with a new music video for “Off-Rap,” below. Rio da

Last month, Megan Thee Stallion filed a petition for a restraining order against Tory Lanez—who is currently serving a prison sentence for shooting the Houston rapper multiple times in 2020—in Los Angeles’ Superior Court. At a court hearing today, Judge Richard Bloom officially granted the request, according to Meghan Cuniff and Rolling Stone’s Nancy Dillon.

Brandy has announced an intimate, career-spanning memoir that will be published by Hanover Square Press on October 7, as People notes. The book, which does not yet have a title, will chronicle Brandy’s ascent from singing at her hometown church in McComb, Mississippi, to R&B stardom, acting, and beyond. Brandy will discuss her achievements as

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The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2025 lineup, with four headliners for the main stage: Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, and Hozier. Additional performers throughout the event include Vampire Weekend, MJ Lenderman, Mannequin Pussy, Queens of the Stone Age, Cults, Jpegmafia, GloRilla, Beabadoobee, Tyla, Modest Mouse, the Lemon Twigs, Justice,

The lineup for the California edition of Rolling Loud has been announced. The music festival takes place in Inglewood on March 15 and 16. Headlining the first night is A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti will headline the second night. Mexican singer Peso Pluma has also been announced as a headliner. Elsewhere on the bill are:

Note: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault and harassment. Diplo has reached a global “resolution in principle” to end to a years-long legal dispute with Shelly Auguste, a California woman who accused the DJ of sexual assault, among other claims, and whom Diplo had been suing for stalking, trespassing, and the distribution of

The Waterboys have joined forces with Fiona Apple, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, and other artists to make a concept album about the late, great actor Dennis Hopper. Life, Death and Dennis Hopper is out April 4, via Sun, and will be led by the single “Hopper’s on Top (Genius)” on Friday (January 10). In the

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our

Camille and Clément Ducol have won Best Original Song at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards for “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez. Their song was in the running against tracks performed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Challengers’ “Compress/Repress”); Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li, and Andrew Wyatt (The Last Showgirl’s “Beautiful That Way”); Maren Morris (The Wild