Oakland, CA – Oakland native Tree Thomas is back with his latest EP, KINGROVE. The six-track project is crafted by Max Perry and Taylor Gang’s Cozmo — collectively known as the Grammy Award-winning producers The Elevaterz — who have produced music for everyone from Snoop Dogg to Too Short. More
Pitchfork Radio returns from April 20-22 at Base Camp in Indio, California—just outside the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Below, find the full broadcast schedule. There will be appearances, interviews, and mixes from Frankie Cosmos, Dâm-Funk, Fleet Foxes, Iceage, Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail, Peanut Butter Wolf, the Drums, Amen Dunes, Frankie Cosmos, Hatchie, Icona Pop, Soccer Mommy, and many more. Elia Einhorn returns as host. More
April 13 marked the opening day of Coachella, the much-anticipated annual California music festival the attracts concert-goers from around the country. The festival featured many high profile performers this year, including Cardi B, whose 2018 Coachella performance actually required her to spend a lot of cash. As it turns out, the rapper’s Coachella performances are costing her hundreds of thousands of dollars. More
History in the making! Beyoncé became the first black woman to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Saturday, April 14. And boy, did she deliver.
Queen Bey kicked off her set with a massive marching band and a dozens of backup dancers. She first appeared on a runway in a long, Egyptian-inspired Balmain cape before strutting over to the main stage and immediately changing into a collegiate-style yellow hoodie, high-waisted denim shorts and white boots. More
The Los Angeles Chargers locked up cornerback Casey Hayward for the next three years with a $36 million contract extension that includes $20 million guaranteed. More
Coca-Cola has unveiled a new Sprite campaign starring LeBron James and Oakland MC Kamaiyah. While the ad itself may be refreshing, there is one element that feels very familiar, as pointed out by Ultimate Rap League founder Smack White. More
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Los Angeles leaders said on Monday that an agreement had been reached to bring the Summer Games to the city in 2028. More
announced a major fall North American tour. The 28-date trek launches October 21st at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California and concludes December 4th in Eugene, Oregon. More
“Tonight is maybe the best night of my life,” Harry Styles confessed Friday, facing an excited crowd of fans and friends gathered to hear the songs of his just-released solo debut, Harry Styles. More
Lorde debuted a brand new song at her surprise concert in Pioneertown, CA last night, Billboard reports. More