• Turquoise Jeep releases vinyl record featuring Flynt Flossy/Yung Humma classics such as 'Lemme Smang It'

    The last few months have been ripe with announcements of exclusive vinyl records and packages that'll be available come Record Store Day on April 19. The most exciting new vinyl release won't be available at your local record shop next month however: Cult hip-hop crew Turquoise Jeep have announced that four of the collective's hit tracks will be available on a limited edition 12" record available via turquoisej.com.
  • Spotify receives $200 million credit from lenders...is an IPO forthcoming?

    Spotify still hasn't made anything official about whether it plans to go public anytime soon, but further proof has emerged to suggest the music streaming site is either planning an IPO, or building a stealth fighter jet. The company received a $200 million line of credit from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, which generally indicates the approach of an initial public offering.
  • Kanye West and Jay Z to perform together at South by Southwest

    Ready for a Watch the Throne comeback? Kanye West and Jay Z have announced a joint performance at South by Southwest this week. It will be their first time performing together on stage in two years. The Austin Chronicle reports that the duo will kick off Samsung's four-day concert series at the Austin Music Hall on Wednesday.
  • Skrillex drops surprise album 'Recess' for early streaming via app

    EDM fans, except for the ones that hate Skrillex, were surprised to find Monday night that the dubstep DJ would be releasing a new album a lot sooner than they expected. As in, right at that moment. Those who had downloaded an app titled "Alien Ride" from Skrillex's website received access to a new track titled "All Is Fair In Love And Brostep." As the night continued, the other ten tracks from the album Recess were released, and previews became available on iTunes. The album is available for sale on March 18.
  • You too can look like Lorde! 'Team' singer working with MAC Cosmetics for makeup line

    Though she's a relative newcomer to the pop music scene, Lorde has already established herself with a highly unique look. From her wickedly witchy black clothes to her plum-colored lips, her style is as unique as her musical vision. Soon, you too can look like a new teen idol. Yesterday (March 10), it was announced that Lorde has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics for a new makeup line.
  • Frank Ocean tells Chipotle to 'F--k off' after lawsuit

    As previously reported, Chipotle has filed a lawsuit against Frank Ocean for backing out of his advertisement campaign with them. The company sued the singer for breach of contract and a repayment of his $212,500 advance. Ocean responded to the lawsuit initially with a post on his Tumblr simply linking to the Wikipedia page for "Defamation." Now a second post has surfaced with a photo copy of a cashiers check made out to Chipotle. The amount covers his advance, but if you look at the memo section, it's obvious that Ocean wasn't pleased with the situation.
  • Lana Del Rey announces North American tour [SCHEDULE]

    Lana Del Rey has announced a series of tour dates surrounding her upcoming Coachella performance, and more dates will be announces soon, Pitchfork reports. Her upcoming album, Ultraviolence, is due out sometime this year with the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach producing the effort.