Frank Ocean is giving away free stuff to fans who vote
Hopefully you’re registered to vote or live in one of the states that allows same-day registration (look it up if…
Frank Ocean releases surprise cover of "Moon River" for his huckleberry friends
Way back in November, we reported that Frank Ocean seemed to be teasing some new music, implying in a jokey Tumblr post…
Frank Ocean is teasing us with new music again
It’s been a year since Frank Ocean released his last two albums, the contract-defying double-act Endless and Blonde.…
Frank Ocean cancels yet another festival gig
Frank Ocean’s cancellation streak continues, with Pitchfork reporting that the Blonde singer and rapper has now dropped…
Frank Ocean cancels Sasquatch! festival gig, maybe more
Consequence Of Sound reports that Frank Ocean has canceled at least one of his upcoming festival performances this…
Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator ride along on Frank Ocean’s latest single, “Biking”
Frank Ocean released another episode of his Beats 1 show Blonded Radio last night, dropping a 90-minute playlist of…
Frank Ocean releases new single, “Chanel”
R&B favorite Frank Ocean released a new single last night, his first new solo music since last year’s Blonde and Endl…
Alex G announces Rocket, streams first 2 songs
Alex Giannascoli, who functions under the name Alex G, has built a sizable catalog—and a sizable following—on the back…
Solange is also anti-Grammys after Beyoncé’s loss
Before last night’s Grammys aired, Frank Ocean posted an essay on Tumblr, which expanded on why he avoided having…
Frank Ocean’s dad is suing him for defamation
TMZ reports that Calvin Cooksey, father of celebrated R&B artist Frank Ocean, is suing his son for defamation.…
Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, Tame Impala to headline NYC’s Panorama fest
Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, and A Tribe Called Quest are among the acts set to play Panorama, New York’s answer to…
Always room for improvement: 17 resolutions for pop culture in 2017
As we enter a New Year, it’s time for each of us to take unflinching stock of ourselves, then reflect upon the aspects…
The year that broke: 16 ways 2016 let us down
The “Fuck 2016” meme didn’t emerge from a void (although it could have, given the current media climate), but rather…
The A.V. Club’s 20 best albums of 2016
There’s no easy way to summarize the year in music given how much of it took us by surprise. High-profile albums would…
Frank Ocean talks skipping the Grammys and splitting with Def Jam in rare new interview
Famously reclusive musical superstar Frank Ocean gave a rare interview to the New York Times this week, speaking…
Kanye West threatens to skip Grammys if Frank Ocean isn’t nominated
The 23-city extension of his Saint Pablo tour will keep Kanye West plenty busy for the rest of the year, so he had to a…
Both of Frank Ocean’s new albums are more singular than you think
For all of the immersive experiences surrounding a new Frank Ocean record—make that two new Frank Ocean records—the end…
McDonald’s has beef with Kanye West over his ode to French fries
Kanye West is no stranger to controversial art, whether he’s draping nude celebrity stand-ins over each other in an…
Frank Ocean releases his second album, Blonde
After literally years of teases, hints, and admittedly interesting distractions, Frank Ocean has released his second…