- newDawn Richard Testifies That She Witnessed Sean Combs Assaulting Cassie
Earlier this week Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial commenced in New York. Cassie Ventura testified against the hip-hop mogul, and on Friday (May 16), Dawn Richard — who sued Combs for sexual abuse in September — testified a…
- 14 hours ago 17 May 25, 9:32am -
- Shut Up, Dude: This Week’s Best Comments
Leave Taylor alone.
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 5:01pm -
- You Should Hear Grace Rogers’ Debut Album Mad Dogs
Mad Dogs is the debut full-length from Louisville singer-songwriter Grace Rogers, released today on Sophomore Lounge, the label Rogers’ fellow ascendant Kentucky roots-rocker Ryan Davis has been running for years. It’s real good, folks.
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 3:39pm -
- Dana And Alden – “Don’t Run Away”
Dana And Alden are a spunky musical duo from Eugene, Oregon that make disarmingly sweet (earnest even?) jazz psychedelia. (Some might recognize Alden from his account Gucci_Pineapple.) Today, they’ve shared that they’re releasing a new album Spee…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 2:05pm -
- Jazmine Mary – “My Brilliance” & “Memphis”
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 2:00pm -
- The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 1:50pm -
- Foo Fighters Fire Josh Freese
In May 2023, when Foo Fighters got their live show back up and running after the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, they hired Josh Freese — a veteran freelancer who has recorded and performed with artists including Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inc…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 1:02pm -
- Florence Road Announce Debut Mixtape Fall Back: Hear “Figure It Out”
Vocalist Lily Aron, guitarist Emma Brandon, bassist Ailbhe Barry, and drummer Hannah Kelly are childhood friends from Wicklow, Ireland that make up the group Florence Road. The singles they’ve released this year have shown off their range from sent…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 12:29pm -
- Donald Trump Targets Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift In Online Statements
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is currently in the United Arab Emirates, the last stop on his current trip to the Middle East. While over there, he is going online to attack American pop stars Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen, bo…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 11:47am -
- Justin Bieber Shares Statement About Sean Combs Amid Damaging Reports About His Mental Well-Being And Finances
Over the last few months, Justin Bieber has been the subject of a great deal of speculation and concern. He’s posted cryptic messages online and cut ties with his clothing brand Drew House. Hulu is now streaming a TMZ exposé called What Happened T…
- 1 day ago 16 May 25, 11:19am -
- The Queen & I Announce New Album At Peace: Hear “Stay Forever”
The Queen & I, from Oakland, are a relatively new DIY band, but they don’t sound like one. The Queen & I specialize in vast, dreamy guitar-rock that sounds like it should be rocking a few tens of thousands of people at a UK festival in the ’90s.…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:45am -
- Bob Dylan’s Latest Surprise Cover Is A Ricky Nelson Song That References Him
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Outlaw Music Festival, the touring music festival spearheaded by Willie Nelson. Last year, Nelson co-headlined with Bob Dylan and thought, “Why change a good thing?” The tour kicked off a few days ago a…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:38am -
- Debbii Dawson – “Chemical Reaction”
If you were looking for a daily dose of disco-pop, Debbii Dawson’s latest single “Chemical Reaction” will have you nostalgic for Golden Hour-era Kacey Musgraves. The rising pop star just finished touring with Role Model across North America and…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:31am -
- Thom Yorke Wants You To Go Find His Buried Coins
Thom Yorke, the main guy from Radiohead, always has a lot going on. His other band the Smile recently released three albums in two and a half years. Since then, Yorke has formed a new business entity, whatever that means, and he helped adapt a new ve…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:25am -
- Knifeplay’s New Live In Seattle EP Contains Incredible Unreleased Songs
The shoegazey, slowcore-ish, folk-adjacent Philadelphia indie rockers Knifeplay have spent the two and a half years since their spectacular sophomore album Animal Drowning slowly trickling out new music without giving us a proper follow-up just yet.…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:19am -
- The Black Keys Announce New Album No Rain, No Flowers: Hear The Title Track
The Black Keys have been going through it lately. Last year, the veteran rockers canceled an entire arena tour because of low ticket sales, and they also faced criticism for playing an “America Loves Crypto” concert in their Akron hometown, which…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 10:06am -
- Will Epstein & Dave Harrington Announce New Album Wine Picture: Hear “I’m Not Mad”
Earlier this year. Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington’s group Darkside, which recently added drummer Tlacael Esparza, released Nothing, one of this year’s best albums. Harrington also makes a lot of music outside the context of Darkside. Last year,…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 9:41am -
- Watch Young Mazino (Jesse On The Last Of Us) Play A Cool King Krule Cover On The Tonight Show
Young Mazino, who was Emmy-nominated for his performance in 2023’s Beef, plays one of the newest characters in the new season of the acclaimed apocalyptic TV series The Last Of Us. Last night, he guested on The Tonight Show to talk about the it. (B…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 9:17am -
- Boldy James & Your Boy Posca Announce Magnolia Leflore EP: Hear “Nancy Botwin”
Here at Stereogum, we haven’t done enough to keep up with Boldy James prodigious 2025 output. To be fair, nobody else has, either. It’s impossible. The Detroit underground rap legend is currently on the sort of run that put prime Robert Pollard t…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 9:09am -
- Yawn Mower Announce New Album I Just Can’t Wait To Die: Hear “Rascal”
A band called Yawn Mower is almost definitionally a dad rock band — not just any pun, but that pun as your band name? And yeah, I would call the Asbury Park band’s combination of indie, emo, and power-pop a very dad-friendly sound in 2025. At lea…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 8:57am -
- Hear Paul McCartney Join Barbra Streisand On A Cover Of His “My Valentine”
Back in 2012, Paul McCartney released Kisses On The Bottom, an album of pop and jazz standards with just a couple of originals. One of those originals is “My Valentine,” which sounded a lot like “My Funny Valentine” but which was apparently a…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 8:33am -
- Pavement Play Colbert Ten Years After False Alarm, Announce Movie Soundtrack
In 2015, when Stephen Colbert was taking over The Late Show from David Letterman, someone from his team put out an invite: Pavement, who had not performed together since their 2010 reunion tour, should get back together to help inaugurate the new Col…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 8:30am -
- The Weeknd Talks Hurry Up Tomorrow On Fallon As A Clip Of His Goofy Acting Goes Viral
It looks like we’ve got a turkey on our hands here, folks. Earlier this year, the Weeknd released his album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which is a pretty good record and also a big hit. This weekend, however, the Weeknd releases his Hurry Up Tomorrow movie,…
- 2 days ago 16 May 25, 8:10am -
- Kesha – “Boy Crazy”
On Independence Day last year Kesha unleashed her first post-Dr. Luke single “Joyride,” and on Independence Day this year she’ll be releasing her first post-Dr. Luke album . (PERIOD). Since “Joyride,” the pop star has also shared “Delusio…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 11:01pm -
- Rihanna – “Friend Of Mine”
In 2023, Rihanna joined the cast of Smurfs as the voice of Smurfette. The film was first scheduled to hit theaters in December 2024, then February 2025, and now it’s slated for July 18. Last week Rihanna revealed at the Met Gala that she’s pregna…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 11:00pm -
- Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse Closes To Avoid ICE Raids
Kid Rock loves Donald Trump — he has made this clear over the years. Now, as the president continues to crack down on immigration, the kitchen of Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse is closing to avoid ICE raids.
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 10:24pm -
- YG Discusses Childhood Sexual Assault Revealed On His Recent Single “2004”
In March, YG released “2004,” a song that directly grapples with sexual abuse endured in his teenage years. On Wednesday (May 14), the Compton rapper went on ABC News and opened up about being sexually assault by a 30-year-old when he was only 14…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 8:42pm -
- Annie And Bye Bye Birdie Composer Charles Strouse Dead At 96
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse, best known for hits like Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, has died. He passed away today in his Manhattan home. The New York Times confirmed the news via Jim Byk, a spokesman for the family. He was 96.
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 8:11pm -
- Lorde Opens Up About Gender Identity And Eating Disorder, Gets Covered By Sugababes
The Lorde craze continues: The pop star has done another interview to promote her highly anticipated new album Virgin, this time with Rolling Stone. In the conversation, she delved into her experiences with gender identity and eating disorders.
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 7:13pm -
- Los Campesinos! Cancel Mexico City Show Over Promoter’s Involvement With Festival Where Photographers Were Killed
Last month, Mexico City’s Axe Ceremonia festival was shut down after a collapsing crane killed two photographers, Berenice Giles and Miguel Ángel Rojas. A statement from the mayor’s office said the crane might not have been inspected prior to th…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 6:29pm -
- Acopia – “Talk About It”
Acopia are a Melbourne-based trio whose moody indie rock has garnered some steady buzz across the pond, and their self-titled latest album arrived in November 2023. This week the band — comprising Kate Durman, Lachlan McGeehan, and Morgan Wrigh —…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 4:15pm -
- Nick León Announces Debut Album A Tropical Entropy: Hear “Ghost Orchid” (Feat. Ela Minus)
One of the best songs of last year was “Bikini,” Miami-based producer Nick León’s collaboration with alt-pop singer-songwriter Erika de Casier. That song will now appear on León’s debut album, A Tropical Entropy, dropping next month on the…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 4:08pm -
- Matthew Shipp Previews New Solo Improvisational Piano Album Days After Slamming André 3000’s
After developing an obsession with flutes and dipping into ambient spiritual jazz on 2023’s New Blue Sun, a Grammy-nominated album created with some prominent figures in that corner of the music world, André 3000 recently shared an EP of lo-fi pia…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 3:28pm -
- Freddie Gibbs Posts Receipts Verifying Michael Jackson KFC Story: “Y’all Thought I Was Lying”
Freddie Gibbs and Michael Jackson might not have had much in common musically, but the two both came from the city of Gary, Indiana. Years ago, Gibbs told the story of the one time that he ever saw Jackson in person, and Pitchfork turned it into an a…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 2:09pm -
- Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo Requests That Concertgoers Wear N95 Masks
Car Seat Headrest just returned with their first new album in five years, The Scholars. Part of the reason for the lengthy gap between albums was band leader Will Toledo’s struggle with Long Covid and a resulting histamine imbalance. Speaking to St…
- 2 days ago 15 May 25, 1:45pm -