Lorde has confirmed a June 27 release date for her next Republic album, Virgin, which was preceded last week by the single “What Was That.” That track was co-produced by Lorde in tandem with in-demand hitmakers Jim-E Stack and Daniel Nigro and is augmented with a video filmed in New York’s Washington Square Park. Blood […]
Sting returned to his rock roots last year on his back-to-basics 3.0 Tour. Though former comrades Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland didn’t join the erstwhile King of Pain on the road, Police songs made up more than half of the 20-plus song setlists, evened out with solo favorites and deep cuts. Backed by guitarist Dominic […]
Earlier this month at the airport, Erasure’s irresistible earworm “A Little Respect” drifted through the departure lounge, subtly lifting the mood of weary travelers. I mention this to Andy Bell, the synth-pop duo’s magnetic frontman, whose third solo album Ten Crowns arrives May 2. He isn’t surprised. After decades of success, Bell is used to […]