8 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
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
The Weeknd Previews New Song in “The Dawn Is Coming” Video
The Weeknd shared a nearly two-minute preview of a new song tonight with a new visual. The title of the video is “The Dawn Is Coming” and it’s the introduction to his next album cycle post–After Hours. “fuck it … IT STARTS TONIGHT,” he teased before the song’s release. Check it out b
Travis Scott Announces Production Deal With A24 Films
Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Films has landed a production deal with A24 Films, the studio behind movies like Uncut Gems, Lady Bird, and Moonlight. Scott announced the collaboration on Instagram with a photo of a “first draft” script with the A24 logo and the mostly-censored title Utopia. The r
Lizzo Releasing “Rumors,” First New Song in 2 Years, Next Week
Lizzo has announced that, next week, she’s releasing her first new solo single in over two years. The new song is called “Rumors” and it’s out August 13. “Rumors” serves as the follow-up to Lizzo’s suite of Cuz I Love You tracks and the 2019 Charli XCX collaboration “Blame It on Your
DaBaby Releases Statement in Wake of Multiple Festival Appearance Cancellations
In recent days, both Lollapalooza and Governors Ball announced that previously scheduled performer DaBaby would no longer play the festivals, alluding to homophobic remarks made during his set at Rolling Loud Miami. In addition, the rapper is no longer scheduled to perform at November’s Day N Vega
Frank Ocean to Headline Coachella 2023
Frank Ocean will headline the 2023 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the event’s co-founder Paul Tollett revealed in an interview with Steve Appleford for the Los Angeles Times. In the article, Appleford writes, “Normally, Tollett would never reveal the name of any act so
Kedr Livanskiy Announces New Album Liminal Soul, Shares New Video
Kedr Livanskiy has announced a new album. It’s called Liminal Soul and it arrives October 1 via 2MR. Today’s announcement comes with the music video for a new single called “Stars Light Up.” It was shot by director Sergey Kostromin on 8mm film in one of the oldest church complexes in Moscow;
DaBaby Removed From Lollapalooza Lineup
DaBaby has been removed from the Lollapalooza lineup ahead of his scheduled appearance in Chicago tonight. “Lollapalooza was founded on diversity, inclusivity, respect, and love,” the festival wrote in a statement that was posted on social media. “With that in mind, DaBaby will no
Ariana Grande Headlining New Fortnite Concert Series
Ariana Grande is the next artist who will host a concert in the online multiplayer game Fortnite. She’s headlining “The Rift Tour,” a virtual “musical experience” within the game. Watch a teaser trailer for the event, which takes place from August 6-8, below. Grande is the latest artist to
Kehinde Wiley Designs New MTV VMAs Moonperson Trophy
American artist Kehinde Wiley has designed a new version of the iconic MTV Moon Person, as Rolling Stone points out. The updated statuette was created as part of MTV’s 40th anniversary celebration. Wiley’s Moon Person is adorned with flowers and green vines, and “represents inclusivity and div