Watch Frank Ocean on SNL
The 38th season of Saturday Night Live kicked off on Saturday night, and in addition to Seth MacFarlane treating the audience to his full repertoire of voices and impressions, Frank Ocean filled the role of musical guest.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSaturday Night Live Review: "Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean" (Episode 38.01)
After the mass exit of Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Abby Elliott over the summer, there was a little worry as to whether this might be one of those seasons where SNL dips in quality. But to be frank, Wiig’s impressions were getting a bit tired, Samberg’s Digital Short had been fumbling towards mediocre and Elliott…well I guess they don’t need a Zooey Deschanel impression anymore. “Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean” got the 38th season off to an exciting start, even without those three. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThis Week In News
There was plenty of news this week to whet the appetite of pop-culture aficionados, including our handy—especially if that’s where you found yourself going—guide to TV shows set at school. NPR’s First Listen Series gave fans an advanced listen of The Avett Brothers’ new album. Sleigh Bells released a video for “End of the Line” from their recent album, Reign of Terror. Flight of the Conchords reunited for Red Nose Day and wrote a song for charity. Florence + the Machine are taking a year off for a tune-up. And if that wasn’t enough music news, Tom Waits and The... read more
Found in: CultureMumford & Sons, Frank Ocean to Perform on SNL
Saturday Night Live recently announced the first wave of musical guests for the upcoming season, and Frank Ocean has been tapped to croon a few tracks from channel ORANGE for the season premiere. The episode will be hosted by Seth MacFarlane and air on Sept. 15.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrank Ocean Cancels European Dates
New school R&B sensation Frank Ocean has cancelled a string of upcoming European performances. The announcement of the cancellations came in the form of a message posted to the Way Out West Festival’s Facebook page, which you can view to the right. If you have a hard time reading the seemingly Martin-inspired script, the announcement is transcribed below as well.... read more
Found in: Music, News10 Great Non-Headlining Acts at Lollapalooza 2012
Of course, we’re looking forward to sets from some of the festival’s biggest performers, but fantastic music can be heard at any time of the day. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMTV VMA Nominees Include Frank Ocean, M.I.A., The Black Keys, Jack White
The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards nominees have been announced with Rihanna and Drake tied for the most noms earning five each. Other standouts include Frank Ocean, who received three nominations for the “Swim Good” video, directed by Nabil Elderkin, and M.I.A., also with three nominations for her “Bad Girls” video.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Odd Future's Frank Ocean Cover Prince
It’s been a big week for Frank Ocean: the physical version of his breakthrough album Channel Orange was released this Tuesday to critical and fan acclaim, and at his show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, Calif., on Tuesday night, he played a cover of Prince’s “When You Were Mine.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrank Ocean: Channel Orange
As a guest voice on Watch the Throne or a modest presence in the rabble-rousing rap group Odd Future, Frank Ocean tends to leave a calming effect on everything he touches. It’s interesting, then, that he seems at his most comfortable when he’s making big statements, like the one he made with that letter he posted to his Tumblr on July 4, a response to a music critic who asked about gender pronouns on his new album. The letter, originally intended to be liner notes for the physical copy of Channel Orange, told the story of Frank’s first love, who... read more
Found in: Music, Reviews10 Modern Takes on the R&B Slow Jam
R&B is sounding awfully good these days. Frank Ocean’s infectious debut Channel Orange and the return of standard-bearer D'Angelo have shown that the genre is creatively alive. But a slow-burning renaissance of sorts has been happening for years. read more
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