Author: Press Room
In January 2024, spiritual advisor Reverend Jeff Hood stood witness in Alabama to the country’s first nitrogen execution. It was a horrific experience, he says, like watching a goldfish out of water, but far worse. Last week, though, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling that blocked one Alabama man’s execution on grounds that the use of nitrogen gas constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. That case sets a precedent that could effectively prevent such a method from being used again on Alabama inmates. Jeffrey Lee was scheduled to be put to death on July 11 for a 1998 double murder,…
If Wiki had to choose between a dinner with Jay-Z or $500,000, he’d probably choose neither. During his first appearance on Hot 97 last week, he ripped a freestyle over the beat for Hov’s “Dead Presidents” and wrapped up his interview by pushing back on the billionaire’s dismissal of graffiti as a core element of hip-hop. On air, Wiki described graffiti—and hip-hop at large—as a movement that prioritizes subculture over traditional fame and commercial success. It was a fitting stance for an MC who has spilled ink across every facet of New York like the city’s most determined tagger. It’s…
Vice President JD Vance is watching his future political prospects dim as he continues to stand by President Donald Trump. A disastrous foray into Iran, an economy in turmoil, an administration riddled with the kind of corruption that will rebound for decades in court cases and investigations. Faced with the prospect of becoming even more entrenched as an avatar for the failures and broken promises of Trump's second presidency, Vance is embarking on a media tour to try and remind people that they seemed to like him at some point, starting with an appearance on The View. The ladies of…
After 10 years of marriage, Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are getting divorced. The two have been practically inextricable over the past decade as Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord) became one of the biggest country stars on the planet, and Bunnie (Alyssa DeFord) became a popular podcaster. Throughout this time, Jelly and Bunnie exhibited a remarkable candor while talking about themselves and each other, whether discussing the ups and downs of their relationship, the nitty-gritty details of their sexual lives, or their complicated pasts. Jelly Roll often credited Bunnie with changing the course of his life, including at the…
Twenty years ago a record was released which, without revolutionizing the panorama of English doom, has over time become one of the most important chapters of the genre. Let's talk about “Watching From A… Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
Last week saw the release of YHWH Nailgun’s 11-minute 4AD debut, Magazine, which they premiered during an 11-minute set at this year’s C2C Festival NYC. Now the New York band have announced a North American tour set for the fall. They’ll receive support from Seattle darkwave musician Nuda across the Northeast and Midwest, @ on the West Coast, and Keiyaa down south. Morgan Garrett will also join YHWH Nailgun for the final gig, a hometown concert at Brooklyn’s Warsaw. Will all the shows be 11 minutes? Who can say. Check out the full itinerary below.Read about YHWH Nailgun’s 2025 album…
Few Grammys categories garner more antipathy than Best New Artist, where already-established acts frequently receive the coveted nomination long after their respective breakout albums. Infamous examples include Phoebe Bridgers (2020 nominee, three years after Stranger in the Alps), Kaytranada (2021 nominee, five years after 99.9%) and Japanese Breakfast (2022 nominee, six years after Psychopomp). Having heard the criticisms, the Recording Academy is finally switching up the rules… by increasing the number of times an act may submit themselves for BNA from three to four. If you’re wondering how this solves the original issue, that makes two of us.In a Grammy.com…
Kelela has released another song off her upcoming album New Avatar. Called “Outta Time,” it features guitar and vocals from A.K. Paul, brother and frequent collaborator of the enigmatic musician Jai Paul. In the track’s accompanying video, Kelela and Paul sing to each other in a studio, confronting the end of a strained relationship as night falls. Watch the clip below.The New York-based singer-songwriter first wrote the track while she was creating her 2017 album, Take Me Apart. “I sat with that song for so long, and it’s literally untouched,” said in a statement. “I waited because I needed to…
The album bears witness to the four concerts at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in June 1976 Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
The Flaming Lips have been forced to cancel a show after they shared news that frontman Wayne Coyne had been hospitalised with pneumonia. The band were due to play in Vienna last night (June 15) as part of their ongoing European tour, but were forced to cancel when Coyne became ill. Sharing a new post on Instagram, the band wrote: “We are truly sorry, Vienna, but our show tonight at Gasometer is cancelled. “Wayne has pneumonia and has been ordered to bed rest. All refunds will be available from your point of purchase. We hope to see you again, Austria!”…
