Articles by Megan LaPierre

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...

L'Impératrice Announce Ex-Singer Flore Benguigui's Replacement

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2024

L'Impératrice lead vocalist Flore Benguigui has announced her departure from the French pop outfit. The news was originally broken by the...

Lauryn Hill Sued by Pras Michel over Fugees Tour Cancellation

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2024

Pras Michel has sued Fugees bandmate Ms. Lauryn Hill in federal court over their reunion tour's 2023 abbreviation and subsequent 2024...

Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone to Co-Headline North American Tour

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2024

As 'Variety' exclusively reports, Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone — who memorably duetted at the Grammys 20 years ago — are reuniting, this...

Gang of Four Book North American Farewell Tour

PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2024

Back in 2022, English post-punks Gang of Four unfortunately had to cancel a scheduled Toronto show after their tour bus caught fire. They're...