Billy Strings returned to late-night Monday evening, delivering a high-energy performance of “Know It All,” the lead track from the Grammy Award-winning artist’s 2021 album, Renewal, onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Backed by his touring band, the 29-year-old singer displays his much-celebrated guitar chops as he details the period …
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Natalie Hemby appeared on Wednesday’s episode of The Late Show to perform the title track from her latest album, Pins and Needles. Joined by her live band, the singer-songwriter showcased the rollicking country number in the midst of a forest at night. Hemby released Pins and Needles, her second solo …
Read More »Lady Gaga Reveals She Wore a Bulletproof Dress to Biden's Inauguration on 'Colbert'
Lady Gaga appeared on The Late Show to discuss her role in House of Gucci, her collaboration with Tony Bennett and her rendition of the National Anthem at President Joe Biden‘s inauguration. Speaking about the inauguration, Gaga noted, “It was one of the proudest moments I have ever had as …
Read More »Watch Brandi Carlile Cover Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' on 'Colbert'
Brandi Carlile appeared on The Late Show to perform two songs, a cover of Joni Mitchell‘s “Blue” and her own “This Time Tomorrow.” “This Time Tomorrow,” which Carlile performed alongside two musicians, comes off the singer’s new album In These Silent Days, which dropped last month. In These Silent Daysmarks …
Read More »Brockhampton Perform 'Don't Shoot Up the Party' on 'Late Show'
Brockhampton performed theirRoadrunner: New Light, New Machine deep cut “Don’t Shoot Up the Party” onThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday night. The group opted to appear in a pretaped soundstage segment rather than perform live in front of an audience, as some artists are choosing to do now that …
Read More »Janelle Monáe Tears Through 'Turntables' on 'Colbert'
Janelle Monáe delivered a searing rendition of her song, “Turntables,” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday, March 9th. The performance found Monáe and her small backing band performing the track in a cavernous warehouse space bathed in pale blue light. “Turntables” swings between a stripped-down march during the …
Read More »Kylie Minogue Celebrates Disco With 'Magic' Performance on 'Colbert'
In keeping with the Disco theme of her new album, Kylie Minogue performed “Magic” with some Studio 54 flair on The Late Show Wednesday night. Performing in front of a colorful, ever-changing backdrop, the pop star largely let the music speak for itself, strutting her stuff on stage alone in a black-and-silver …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Reflects on 'Letter to You' With Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert had none other than Bruce Springsteen on as his guest for the Wednesday nightLate Show, discussing his new albumLetter to You and the documentary of the same name. The film acts as a tribute to Springsteen’s E Street Band, a celebration of its staying power and a eulogy …
Read More »Watch Yusuf/Cat Stevens Perform 'Wild World' on 'Colbert'
Yusuf/Cat Stevens celebrated the 50th anniversary of his classic albumTea for the Tillerman —and the release of his new rerecorded version, Tea for the Tillerman² —with a performance of “Wild World” onThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The singer-songwriter and his band were situated in a coffee shop with artwork …
Read More »See TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe Play Lo-Fi 'Love Dog' on 'Colbert'
TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe played a solo quarantine rendition of the band’s “Love Dog” on Wednesday’s Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Filmed in April, the #PlayAtHome performance featured Adebimpe delivering a lo-fi, stripped-down take on the Dear Science standout, with the singer layering his voice with prerecorded vocals. …
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