Articles by Megan LaPierre

John Boyega to Play Otis Redding in 'Otis & Zelma' Biopic

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

'Star Wars' actor John Boyega will portray Otis Redding in a new biopic about the late soul singer's decade-long relationship with his widow...

Cloud Nothings Celebrate 10 Years of 'Here and Nowhere Else' with Vinyl Reissue

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

In addition to performing their 2014 album 'Here and Nowhere Else' in full on an anniversary tour later this fall, Cloud Nothings are...

Pink Floyd Sell Music Catalogue for $400 Million

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

Pink Floyd have sold their recorded music catalogue — as well as the rights to their name and likeness — to Sony Music for a whopping $400...

Madi Diaz Gets Lizzy McAlpine, Lennon Stella for 'Weird Faith' Deluxe

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

Madi Diaz's 'Weird Faith' felt like a true arrival. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter has now announced a deluxe edition of the album...

La Force Finds the Eye of the Storm with "protection"

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PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

It was befitting that the album artwork for La Force's great 2023 album 'XO SKELETON' was a black and white image of Ariel Engle covered in...

Mdou Moctar Reimagine 'Funeral for Justice' on New Album 'Tears of Injustice'

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

Mdou Moctar's 'Funeral for Justice' is one of the best albums of 2024 so far, and now the Nigerian quartet — led by the eponymous guitarist...

The Weather Station Announces New Album 'Humanhood,' Shares "Neon Signs"

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2024

The Weather Station — the revered indie project of Toronto polymath Tamara Lindeman — returns today with news of her seventh album...

Rich Homie Quan Cause of Death Revealed

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2024

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan has died, 'TMZ' reports. He was 34. The artist born Dequantes Devontay Lamar died at his home today, his...