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Simeon Coxe—inventor and electronic musician behind the experimental psychedelic rock group Silver Apples—died on Tuesday, September 8, AL.com reports. He was 82. In the late 1960s, Coxe was a member of the Overland Stage Electric Band when he decided to incorporate the sound of a vintage oscillator into the music. He formed a new duo

Breaking News ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALLLL?!?!?! will NOT be asked before “Monday Night Football” games in 2020 … ’cause ESPN is ditching Hank Williams Jr.‘s classic intro for a more COVID-friendly track. Of course, the singer’s ‘”All My Rowdy Friends Are Here On Monday Night” has been part of MNF’s presentation dating back

Queens rapper Homeboy Sandman has announced a new album produced entirely by Quelle Chris: Don’t Feed the Monster is out October 16 (via Mello Music Group). Along with production, Chris features on the record’s “Hello Dancer.” Below, check out the new song “Trauma” and find the tracklist and artwork for Don’t Feed the Monster. In

Exclusive Lily Allen and David Harbour appear to be on track to get hitched — ’cause they just bought a window that all but indicates they should be man and wife within 12 months. The singer-songwriter and “Stranger Things” star have obtained a marriage license in Las Vegas … according to public records obtained by

Global Citizen and HeadCount have announced Just Vote, a nonpartisan campaign that aims to get 50,000 young people registered to vote before the 2020 election. Artists supporting the campaign include Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS, Taylor Swift, Quavo, DJ Khaled, Billy Porter, Usher, and Nicky Jam. Participants who check their voter registration status will

Breaking News Cardi B and Candace Owens are in an epic feud, with Candace calling Cardi an “illiterate rapper” who isn’t worthy of interviewing Joe Biden … thing is, Owens just doesn’t get it. Owens blasted Cardi for her recent sit down with Biden … specifically, Cardi’s question about what Biden would do about Black

Phoebe Bridgers and London singer-songwriter Arlo Parks have joined forces to cover Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” Recorded in a London church for BBC Radio 1’s Piano Sessions, their take on the Bends track aired on Phil Taggart’s Chillest Show before coming to YouTube. The two also played Bridgers’ “Kyoto.” Watch both performances below. Last month,

Labor Day has a certain sadness to it this year for those still feeling the sting of the tragic loss of Mac Miller … who died 2 years ago today. Miller’s receiving an outpouring of love as friends, fans and peers in the music biz remember the late rapper with tributes on social media, including

Gary Peacock—the legendary jazz bassist, who played and recorded alongside artists including Keith Jarrett, Albert Ayler, Bill Evans, Tony Williams, and Marc Copland—has died, NPR reports. A cause of death has not been revealed. Gary Peacock was 85 years old. Born in Idaho in 1935, Gary Peacock started out as a drummer and pianist before

Play video content Kanye West held what could be his most ambitious Sunday Service yet, when the whole gang walked on water during the event. As for notable guests … Kim Kardashian showed up. Hard to read the tea leaves, but it seems relevant, because of his self-described marital issues. But, there she was …

UK singer-songwriter Yellow Days and Mac DeMarco have shared their new song “The Curse.” The track arrives with a trippy music video directed by Charlie Robins. Watch below. Along with the new video, Yellow Days has announced 2021 tour dates. The shows are slated to take place in Europe and the United Kingdom. Check out

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Chanel West Coast berated cops who dared to interrupt her birthday party because it was packed to the gills in the middle of the pandemic. We’re told somewhere between 100 and 200 people showed up to celebrate the rapper’s 32nd birthday, and by 10 PM the neighbors had had it.

EVER NEW is a new benefit compilation with music from Canadian artists, with all proceeds going to Canada-based organizations to benefit Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2S+ peoples. Mac DeMarco, Jessy Lanza, Ryan Hemsworth, Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches), Yves Jarvis, and Sarah Davachi are among the artists who have contributed tracks to the compilation, which is

The Village People, with the exception of the cop, are outraged Donald Trump supporters have jacked their most-famous song and changed the words as an homage to their candidate. Members of the group tell TMZ, they hate the idea the song is being used to promote Trump’s re-election. They say, “Other than to antagonize Biden

Arca has released the latest installment in her Mutants Mixtape series, compiling tracks by producers who are part of the Mutants1000000 Discord community. In addition to dozens of other tracks, MUTANTS VOL. 2: RIOT features a new song from Alejandra Ghersi called “Mallorca.” All proceeds from the collaborative release will “be donated to over 50

Exclusive Someone wants the home where Pop Smoke was gunned down … because we found out it’s about to be sold, just six months after the rapper was killed on the property. The Hollywood Hills home was listed for $2,950,000 in July, and the house is now in escrow … meaning the seller has accepted

Polyvinyl has shared a new 11-track compilation called Exquisite Corpse. The record features over 45 of Polyvinyl’s artists, including Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart, Robert Pope of the Get Up Kids, Jeff Rosenstock, Nate and Mike Kinsella of American Football, and Mark Duplass. The artists created teams and constructed their collaborative tracks (remotely) in the fashion

Bilal has released a new album that he recorded in partnership with Brooklyn-based recording studio and music channel HighBreedMusic. The album, VOYAGE-19, was written and recorded over the span of three days in August, with the musicians contributing remotely from their home studios. For the album, Bilal recruited Erykah Badu, Cory Henry, Madison McFerrin, Robert

Exclusive Rihanna appeared bruised and battered as she made a quick pit stop in L.A. — turns out she’s the latest victim of the electric scooter. RiRi rolled up to Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica Friday night, where she was trying to lay low in her Escalade while some staffers brought out food and drinks

KAYTRANDA has released a new instrumental version of his sophomore album BUBBA. The original record had guest appearances from Kali Uchis, Estelle, Tinashe, Mick Jenkins, Pharrell, and others. Check out BUBBA (Instrumental Version) below. BUBBA is on the Short List for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. KAYTRANDA’s debut 99.9% won the Polaris Prize in 2016.

Exclusive Kodak Black is praying for more than just his release from prison … because he says he can’t get access to a rabbi to practice his Jewish faith behind bars. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ he’s ramping up to file a lawsuit if his client doesn’t get what he says he’s been requesting

Arabic-language online music magazine Ma3azef has released a new compilation to benefit artists and mutual aid funds in Beirut, which suffered a massive explosion on August 4 that led to hundreds of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. Nisf Madeena, curated in partnership with mastering engineer Heba Kadry, includes new and previously unreleased

Tekashi 6ix9ine dropped first album since being released from prison, and he’s definitely leaning into the whole snitch thing. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The album’s called “TattleTales,” and there’s a special cameo in the music video, “TUTU,” by none other than Blac Chyna. BC makes her presence known with pink

ENOC is an album that means a lot to me, as it is a reflection of the musical essence that marked the beginning of my career; but also includes what I have learned in my career as I’ve been able to travel the world with my previous albums Odisea, Aura, and Nibiru…. My team and

Kanye West‘s bid to appear on the ballot for president in Kentucky and Mississippi is in the works … but he’s not reached the finish line just yet. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says Kanye submitted petitions Friday to get on the ballot as an independent candidate for prez. State elections officials say they’re

Washing over me pulling me I wait for the click in my head longing for things to make sense… a time will come… when? Everything on hold, I waited, don’t know for what… should I pull or push? Locked in, locked out, locked down, knocked down…. A police man sat on a man’s neck until

Angel Olsen, Jamila Woods, Phoebe Bridgers, R.E.M., the National’s Matt Berninger, Weyes Blood, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, and many more have contributed songs to a new compilation available exclusively on Bandcamp for 24 hours. Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy is a 40-track compilation whose proceeds from go to Fair Fight—a voter rights

Play video content @kawaiitlyn / Twitter A chemistry class expecting instructions from their professor instead got a very special message from his T.A. instead … the one and only, Snoop Dogg. Dr. Benny is the sharply-dressed teacher of Chem 60 at Los Angeles Pierce College, and on the first day of visual learning, he enlisted

DJ Khaled and Drake have shared a new music video for their joint single “POPSTAR.” The clip starts with DJKhaled harassing Drake to make a music video for the track via multiple shouty video messages. Fed up, Drake calls in a favor from Justin Bieber to star in the visual for him. Watch the clip

Exclusive Britney Spears is making it clear — she doesn’t trust her dad and wants the public to hear what he and other professionals are doing to keep her in the conservatorship, and she also says the #FreeBritney movement’s not only real … she supports it. Britney’s lawyers just filed docs opposing her dad Jamie‘s