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With only days to go until Robin Thicke releases his Blurred Lines album, his team has cranked up the promo. And they're doing an excellent job, we might add. After some upbeat jams, the crooner has released a new ballad, "The Good Life," which is actually the closing track off the forthcoming set.
The music gods must be happy lately. Following some great music samples and releases, we now have our first listen at new music from Mr. André 3000. It was recently revealed that the former half of duo OutKast has been in the studio with producer Mike WiLL Made It, and tonight, here's a one-minute clip of new music from the singer, a track reportedly titled "Eden," which features appearances by Beyoncé, Frank Ocean and Nas. Seriously. Does it get any better than that?
In his recently typical fashion, Justin Timberlake has teased and subsequently delivered new music. The pop star on Wednesday released a video foreshadowing new music, and on Friday, he followed up with fresh sounds, a brand new track off his forthcoming album, The 20/20 Experience Vol. 2. The song, titled "Take Back the Night," is an instant dance jam that's sure to make your weekend just a little brighter.
Pearl Jam on Thursday confirmed that their new album, Lightning Bolt, will arrive on Oct. 15. Their 10th studio album and first in over four years, it was produced by Brendan O’Brien. They have also released the much-anticipated new single off the record, "Mind Your Manners," which can be heard below, followed by the trailer to the new set.
After a bit of a quiet spell following last year's What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, Regina Spektor has returned in all her glory. Sure, it's the theme song for the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black, but “You’ve Got Time” is quite the tune, although notably edgier than some of her previous material.
Mayer Hawthorne is back with another phenomenal record, Where Does This Door Go, which releases on July 16 via Republic. But the album is now streaming over at NPR. Although the album showcases plenty of Hawthorne's solo prowess, one track, "Crime," features none other than Kendrick Lamar.
Your Monday just got a lot brighter. JAY Z's new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, is now streaming in full on Spotify. If you aren't one of the lucky Samsung Galaxy owners—or piraters—who have already heard the record, go ahead and enjoy the full set, officially.
Dallas, the newly formed Los Angeles-based alt-pop trio—Josh Hendrick (Vocals), Tyler Halford (Bass), Taylor Johnson (Guitars)—will release their self-titled debut EP on Tuesday (July 9), but you can hear one of the tracks, "Weatherford," today.
B.o.B is offering a preview of his forthcoming record, Underground Luxury, with his new track, "My Life," a freestyle to Lil Wayne and Drake's "Love Me." On the track, he proclaims: “That’s why my attitude is f--- the world / I see most of these rappers as a bunch of girls / I done made more money off a single album than you’ll probably ever see throughout your whole career.”
Skylar Grey's major label debut album, Don't Look Down, arrives on Tuesday, but you can hear the opening track now. "Back From the Dead" features rapper Big Sean and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
Just in time for your Fourth of July celebrations, Ellie Goulding has unleashed an upbeat new anthem full of its own fireworks. Her new single, titled "Burn," can be heard below.
JAY Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail released early Thursday morning to Samsung Galaxy users, but within only 12 minutes, it had found its way online. One of the tracks which made it to the Web is the appropriately titled "Oceans," featuring Frank Ocean. It's one of the best songs off the set.
