Stereogum — Nicki Minaj’s Brooklyn shows at Barclays Center this week have been filled with guest stars, including an appearance from her fellow former Lil Wayne protégé Drake. (I miss the YMCMB era, how about you?) The fun continued Wednesday with none other than Cyndi Lauper. more info

Stereogum — While headlining the second Coachella weekend last month, Lana Del Rey brought surprise guest Camila Cabello to the stage, and the two of them performed Cabello’s recent single “I LUV IT.” Given that fans were hoping for a rumored Taylor Swift appearance, plenty were both baffled and disappointed when they got Cabello instead. It probably didn’t help that “I LUV IT” couldn’t possibly sound less like a Lana Del Rey track. This led to some theories among Del Rey fans, and Del Rey herself has now gone on the record to shut that stuff down. more info

New York Post — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound helped put the twang in early rock 'n' roll, has died at age 86. more info

Obscure Sound — Düsseldorf-based songwriter and producer Cris Cap teams up with Tyla Raé for the soulful pop success “Don’t You Cry,” emitting a caressing, hooky allure in its lyrical drive to leave troubles behind. The positive vibes and charismatic, soulful groove accompany smoothly melodic vocal performances from the duo. Rhodes piano intertwines with a whistling effect for an effervescent feeling, as the vocalists plead to not cry, reminding that it’s “always darkest before the dawn.” “It’s so hard to lie awake at night,” the opening vocals admit, as a funky bass drive and illuminated synths drive into the debonair “yesterday’s gone,” moving-on. The post Cris Cap + Tyla Raé – “Don’t You Cry” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, the Stone Roses released their self-titled debut album. This is the one. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Andy Bell (Ride, Oasis), where he talks about how The Stone Roses changed his life: The post The Stone Roses Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 95th birthday Link Wray. R.I.P. Good rockin’ tonight. Read Southern Culture On The Skids’ Rick Miller in MAGNET on Wray: The post Happy 95th Birthday Link Wray, R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Mekons released Retreat From Memphis. Bad dreams and lucky devils. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Jon Langford: The post Mekons Released “Retreat From Memphis” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Metalsucks — Talk about a hell of a welcome. The post Eloy Casagrande on His Slipknot Debut: “Thank You… For Trusting Me” appeared first on MetalSucks. more info