• Avicii 'Stories' Album Review: Junk Mail

    Avicii expanded his musical palate on Stories. He helped change the pop conscious in 2013 by fusing EDM and country (though Rednex "Cotton Eye Joe" was a pioneer). Now he continues that trend with tracks like "City Lights" and "Broken Arrows," but also builds on that with more hip-hop, reggae and disco influenced songs. There are definite future hits in here that will join "Waiting For Love" on the radio, but as an album it can get a little messy and was slightly top-heavy.
  • Kendrick Lamar Announces 8-Date Kunta's Groove Sessions Tour

    Despite releasing one of the most highly touted albums of the year, Kendrick Lamar has not gone on an extensive world tour. He has done a fair amount of festival gigs in the United States and some shows in and around the Los Angeles area, but the major world arena or stadium tour one might expect from someone his status hasn't happened yet. Today, he announced a new tour, "Kunta's Groove Sessions" that will take the To Pimp A Butterfly rapper to eight different cities for eight shows.
  • Hozier Sues Chilly Gonzales for Claiming 'Take Me To Church' Copies Feist Song

    Last week on Chilly Gonzales' 'Pop Music Masterclass' YouTube series, the pianist broke down Hozier's hit song "Take Me To Church" pointing out its similarities to Feist's "How Come You Never Go There," and even saying she should take Hozier to court because of how it practically copies the song. Well, now Hozier is taking that advice, but suing Gonzales instead for claims of defamation.
  • Fetty Wap's Debut Album Tops Billboard 200 Over Don Henley, George Strait, Thomas Rhett

    Fetty Wap has already had plenty of chart success on the Hot 100, with three top 10 singles before his debut album even came out. But now, the "679" rapper can boast success on another chart. His self-titled album has debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, beating new releases from the likes of Don Henley, George Strait, Thomas Rhett and CHVRCHES.
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