Second Sky 2021: The crowd favorites (Jai Wolf, Madeon)

Dave Grohl’s memoir, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music is published today, October 5, and among its many entertaining stories is an account of a memorable dinner the Foo Fighters’ frontman held for AC/DC and Paul McCartney in 2015, which ended with the superstar musicians and their partners dancing to a live jazz band.

At around 9:30 p.m., the French musician, DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter Madeon ran onto the stage to the sound of his screaming fans, styling a black button-down loose shirt that was tucked into his golden shimmering flowy pants and a black, flat brim hat. He stationed himself in...

Very rarely does a band become even slightly as ubiquitous as Coldplay. Their art-rock stylings, archetypal soundscapes and instantly recognizable vocals from lead singer Chris Martin led the group to produce a near-unimaginable number of hit songs. From “Yellow” and “The Scientist” to “Viva la Vida,” “A Sky Full of Stars” and beyond, Coldplay took the world by storm with their 2000 debut album Parachutes and continued their unparalleled musical successes over two decades later.

Between our daily coverage, our Notable Releases and Indie Basement columns, and our monthly punk and rap roundups, we post tons of new music all the time here on BrooklynVegan. In an effort to keep track of all the new music we’re excited about, we’ve been posting a new playlist each week with many of the songs we love that were (mostly) released that week.

The highly anticipated debut album Juno from Los Angeles musician Remi Wolf is a nonstop parade of funky beats, whimsical lyrics and kaleidoscopic visuals. It’s no stretch of the imagination to say that she is a sonic trailblazer, paving the way for a total makeover of what the term “pop music” even means. However, the album’s repetitive instrumentals would benefit from a little more variation in tempo and rhythm from song to song, and her high-pitched synth and vocals become a little too harsh at times.

The Independent glowed yellow on the night of Oct. 12, mainly from the sunflowers that lined the stage. The fake foliage, while slightly gimmicky at first glance, did match the warm tone of Collapsed in Sunbeams, the debut album from Arlo Parks. As soon as the band took to the stage, however, all attention to the backdrop faded away as a heavy drum beat and bass line saturated the venue.

Ed Sheeran has given fans a preview of each song on his forthcoming album, “=” (Equals) via 14 YouTube Shorts ahead of its official release this Friday. According to the announcement, the 14 Shorts “encapsulate the very personal journey of Sheeran’s album – four-years-in-the-making – with each one bringing to life the intimate and everyday moments that are reflected in the songs. From stepping into an ice bath in ‘Shivers,’ to having a solo dance party in ‘Be Right Now,’ to taking an outdoor shower in ‘Stop The Rain,’ playing a mini ukulele in ‘Sandman,’ and simply hanging out with his...

If a “soft boi” has made you a playlist in the past five years, there’s a distinct chance it featured at least one song from Brooklyn-based punk icons Parquet Courts – as the band has been a model of consistency since its 2013 debut LP Light Up Gold. Their previous release, 2018’s Wide Awake! was their most successful and widely acclaimed album to date; since the release, the band has entered a stride that feels both ubiquitous yet niche.

K-pop boy group NCT 127 have made their return with a brand-new single ‘Favorite (Vampire)’. The Seoul-based subunit of SM Entertainment‘s supergroup NCT released the repackaged version of their recently-released studio album ‘Sticker’, alongside a music video for its lead single ‘Favorite (Vampire)’. The music video sees the members of...

With Halloween around the corner, dive back into popular tracks that pack plenty of ghoulish energy.

Linen attire and sun hats were no strangers to this year’s Huichica Music Festival. Tucked away between rolling Sonoma hills and dotted with autumnal leaves, the weekend struck as physically, and metaphorically, far from reality. Masks remained largely unseen, and attendees floated from intimate listening experiences to pop-up wine bars with ease.

Singer Tommy DeBarge, a member of R&B band Switch, has died aged 64. As the news of his death is shared online fans have wondered about Tommy DeBarge‘s wife and marriages. Switch vocalist and guitarist Tommy DeBarge’s first wife was Yolanda Payne, who was fondly known under the nickname Duck/Ducky.

Ravil Isyanov, an actor known for a longtime part on "NCIS: Los Angeles," died at his L.A. home on September 29 following "a long illness," Deadline reports. Born in the former Soviet Union on August 20, 1962, Isyanov often played Russian heavies on TV. Isyanov had played Kirkin on the...

The American-born soprano Karan Armstrong has died at 79 in Marbella, Spain. Married to the hyperactive German opera director Götz Friedrich she enjoyed many leading roles in modern operas on the Continent and at Covent Garden. She was the first Lulu I ever saw, a dominant stage persona in Friedrich’s 1970s production, albeit lacking the delicate vocal qualities that others brought to the role.

On Wednesday, Snoop Dogg officially turned 50 years old, and one day later, it appears that the prolific West Coast legend still has plenty to celebrate. In a heartfelt post shared to Instagram, Snoop took a moment to honor his wife, high school sweetheart, and business partner: Shante Broadus. As...

It’s uncertain how many locals knew that a legendary and famed singer was a resident of Pahrump for over two decades. Sue Thompson, born Eva Sue McKee, an American pop and country music singer that started her rise to fame in the late 1940s, died on Sept. 23. She was 96.

Shannon Tweed Simmons, the wife of Kiss bassist Gene Simmon, shared a photo of her battered foot after she fell recently. She said she took a tumble but didn’t give any other details about the accident. The actress posted a photo of her swollen and bruised foot in an orthopedic...

Newport Beach actress and model Tawny Kitaen, best known for her roles in 1980s music videos and ex-wife of Whitesnake singer David Coverdale and former Angels pitcher Chuck Finley, died of heart disease, the Orange County Coroner's Office confirmed. Kitaen's death was ruled natural and was attributed to dilated cardiomyopathy....

Celine Dion left fans heartbroken as she announced a devastating health update that ultimately led to some very sad news. The singer shared a statement on her Instagram where she revealed that due to unfortunate developments in her health, the opening of her new Las Vegas residency would be delayed.

The ’70s was a great time to be alive with possibly and collectively the best music of any other decade ever. Even some bands we associate with the ’60s made their best music in the ’70s. Both laymen and critics alike still heap high praises on bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who, who else? The Doors, even the BeeGees. But what about those bands everybody loves to hate? Those bands may not really be so bad, but for whatever the reason… haters gonna hate.