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Review: WILLOW embraces her rock era on COPINGMECHANISM

WILLOW’s fifth album COPINGMECHANISM recently arrived with rock-fueled energy. The artist parts ways with her pop-punk era and unleashes her inner rock star.

WILLOW’s highly anticipated album ‘lately I Feel EVERYTHING’ is here

After releasing back-to-back bangers, WILLOW finally dropped her highly anticipated new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING. The record was released via MSFTS Music/Roc Nation.  All songs on the album were written by WILLOW, with co-writing and production from her longtime collaborator Tyler Cole. To celebrate the album’s release, the artist scheduled an Instagram and Messenger […]

WILLOW talks about her influences, working with Avril Lavigne and more

It’s easy to feel like you know Willow Smith. Born into the public eye, her every move has been traced from the beginning, labels flung from all sides from those determined to figure her out. At one time or another, she’s been the “child star,” the “alt-R&B soul child” and the “precocious” teen host of […]

WILLOW announces title and release date for upcoming full-length

WILLOW has announced her new album, Lately I Feel Everything, will drop July 16 through MSFTSMusic/Roc Nation/Polydor. The first single off the record, “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l,” was released in April and features blink-182’s Travis Barker. The alternative anthem gives fans a hint of […]

WILLOW goes against the grain on her debut Alternative Press cover

Like it or not, Willow Smith has taken every label thrust her way and dismantled them piece by piece to create a sound and a sense of authenticity that leaves no room for question marks. Over the course of four albums and several EPs, WILLOW has evolved into an undeniably genuine individual while putting her […]

WILLOW merges angst and spirituality in "t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l"—watch

After releasing her most recent anthemic track earlier this month, WILLOW has shared the official video for her Travis Barker collab “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l.”  The 20-year-old singer was inspired to embrace her pop-punk side by iconic bands such as Paramore, My Chemical Romance, […]

Willow Smith explores new pop-punk sound alongside Travis Barker—watch

Ahead of her forthcoming album, Willow Smith is embracing her pop-punk side in her latest track featuring Travis Barker, “t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l”. The single centers on the idea of being the best version of yourself, even if you don’t think that is possible […]

13 things you probably didn't know about Download Festival

Donington Park’s Download Festival is upon us this weekend with a stacked bill of killer artists; including headliners Marilyn Manson, Guns N’ Roses and Ozzy Osbourne. Little is unknown about a weekender event that draws characters such as the likes of the Prince of Darkness and Axl Rose. Read more:  20 DIY goth accessories that […]