Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Rodgers has invited a bunch of well-known singers and added elements of hip-hop to craft a bubbly, infectious album that seems old and new at once. more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Listen to new tracks by Frog Eyes, Little Simz, Young Thug + Elton John, Say Anything, John Nolan, Ryley Walker (Dave Matthews cover), Kevin Devine (Tom Petty cover), and more.
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Consequence of Sound — The EP is billed as Young Thug's "most vulnerable project to date" and comes weeks after he was charged with eight felonies. more info
Reuters — Elton John has signed a deal with Universal Music Group for his back catalogue and any new work as well as brand management, merchandising and licensing rights, the company said on Friday.
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Guardian Music — As the singer-songwriter sets off on one last bombastic world tour, we rank his greatest 50 songsOne of Elton’s most joyous tunes, but the toe-curling lyrics (“Island girl, what you wanting with the white man’s world?â€) are ... more info
USA Today Music — Elton John dedicated his performance of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to the late rapper while Childish Gambino recalled their chats onstage.
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Stereogum — You never know who loves and respects you. In the case of rapper Mac Miller, who died Friday from a drug overdose at age 26, some unexpected tributes are beginning to pour in. Earlier today we saw Sir Elton John dedicate a song to Miller at his farew... more info
Stereogum — Elton John began his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour with a goodbye to a much younger artist. Performing in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sir Elton dedicated "Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh rapper who died Friday at age 2... more info