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Courtney Love shares Kurt Cobain’s alternate lyrics for “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

Courtney Love revealed some of Kurt Cobain’s early lyrics to the iconic song on Rob Harvilla’s 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s podcast.

music / Rock

King Krule turns director for his somber “If Only It Was Warmth” video

Listen to "If Only It Was Warmth," the second single from King Krule's forthcoming album Space Heavy.

music / Rock

Jorja Smith confirms sophomore album falling or flying, shares cover art

Jorja Smith has shared details of her new project falling or flying, out September 29.

music / R&B

TikTok banned by Montana governor

TikTok could potentially be banned by a US state over national security concerns for the first time after Montana governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill effectively prohibiting the app from operating in the state.

culture / Technology

Skrillex, Jai Paul, and Eric Prydz confirmed for electronic music festival Portola

Portola Festival 2023: Ticket and line-up details. This year's festival takes place in San Francisco, California on September 30-October 1 and includes Skrillex, Jai Paul, Eric Prydz, Underworld, Thundercat, and more.

music / Electronic

Metro Boomin’s next project will be the Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack

Metro Boomin confirmed as executive producer on the Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack, His album will be released on June 2, the same day the animated sequel arrives in theaters.

music / Hip-Hop

Fourth XXXTentacion killer sentenced

Robert Allen, the fourth man convicted of involvement in XXXTentacion’s murder, will spend two more years behind bars plus time served.

music / Hip-Hop

Wakai answers a higher power in “Collect Calls”

Baton Rouge rapper Wakai shares "Collect Calls" featuring Flozigg and femdot. ahead of his upcoming record Some People Scream, Some People Talk.

music / Hip-Hop

Fucked Up and The Halluci Nation cover Dangerous Rhythm’s “Electroshock”

Toronto hardcore mainstays Fucked Up and Ottawa dance duo The Halluci Nation leave their comfort zones to cover Dangerous Rhythm’s “Electroshock.”

music / Electronic

The Japanese House collaborates with Matty Healy on “Sunshine Baby”

"Sunshine Baby" from The Japanese House's forthcoming second album In The End It Always Does, out June 30, features vocals from The 1975’s Matty Healy.

music / Rock

SHERELLE and AIAIAI open free music production studios in London for Black and queer artists

DJ and BEAUTIFUL founder SHERELLE is creating a free community space for Black and queer artists with AIAIAI.

music / Electronic