… restaurant: “An exceptional beefsteak dinner, $1.50,” says the ad. “Served from noon to 9 p.m. with elaborate entertainment. The Original Dixieland ‘Jazz’ Band.” An advertisement for a New York supper club where Freddie Keppard’s Original Creole …
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Sister Sledge member Joni Sledge has died, aged 60
A representative for the band confirmed the news. She passed away at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday .
Stream Johnny Jewel The Key & The Hacker EPs
Dear Tommy when? We’re still no closer to answering that question, but at least Johnny Jewel is giving us some new solo music. The Chromatics mastermind announced two EPs, The Key and The Hacker , earlier this week, and now he’s thrown the entirety of both up on Italians Do It Better’s YouTube page.
Bar Rescue is Heading Back to Tempe’s Brick and Barley on Sunday – Here’s A Preview
This weekend, Spike TV’s Bar Rescue will be laying the smackdown on Tempe’s Brick and Barley once again. And it promises to be just as dramatic as the first time the local bar was featured on the popular reality show, if not more so.
Bar Rescue is Heading Back to Tempe’s Brick and Barley on Sunday – Here’s A Preview
This weekend, Spike TV’s Bar Rescue will be laying the smackdown on Tempe’s Brick and Barley once again. And it promises to be just as dramatic as the first time the local bar was featured on the popular reality show, if not more so.
Pearl Jam Invite All Five Drummers to Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
“Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons… gave their all to the early recordings and live gigs,” band says in statement Pearl Jam announced Saturday that they will invite all five of their drummers to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Pearl Jam announced Saturday that they will invite all five of their drummers – Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese, Jack Irons and Matt Cameron – to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Jeff Bridges returns as The Dude to celebrate John Goodman’s Walk of Fame star
Jeff Bridges revived his famous character The Dude from The Big Lebowski as his co-star John Goodman was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bridges donned the wool cardigan he wears in the 1998 cult film to address the crowd on Hollywood Boulevard, where Goodman was also joined by Oscar winner Brie Larson and British actor Tom Hiddleston.
Listen to Frank Oceana s new song a Chanela
The musician hosted the second episode of his Beats 1 radio show blonded Radio last night and used the programme to drop new material. On it, he premiered the track ‘Chanel’.
SXSW Music Interview: Robert Glasper
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Robert Glasper plays his music, his way. Whether the Houston native strips down into acoustic sets for the Robert Glasper Trio, or zips his multi-soul/hip-hop/jazz fusion outfit the Robert Glasper Experiment through Radiohead and David Bowie, the keyboardist brings laser focus to a broad spectrum of air … (more)
SXSW Music Interview: Robert Glasper
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Robert Glasper plays his music, his way. Whether the Houston native strips down into acoustic sets for the Robert Glasper Trio, or zips his multi-soul/hip-hop/jazz fusion outfit the Robert Glasper Experiment through Radiohead and David Bowie, the keyboardist brings laser focus to a broad spectrum of air … (more)
Yo-Yo Ma reaches for stars in world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto at CSO
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen enjoy an ovation after the world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto on March 9, 2017, at Symphony Center in Chicago. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen enjoy an ovation after the world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto on March 9, 2017, at Symphony Center in Chicago.
Yo-Yo Ma reaches for stars in world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto at CSO
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen enjoy an ovation after the world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto on March 9, 2017, at Symphony Center in Chicago. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen enjoy an ovation after the world premiere of Salonen’s Cello Concerto on March 9, 2017, at Symphony Center in Chicago.
Nicki Minaj responds to Remy Ma diss track with new singles
Nicki Minaj fueled her longtime feud with Remy Ma on Thursday by responding to the rapper’s diss track with new singles. The 34-year-old star released the songs “No Frauds,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne , “Regret in Your Tears” and “Changed It,” featuring Lil Wayne, after Remy Ma slammed her in the single “Shether” in February.
Salt Lake Acting Company to produce new musical “Fun Home”
The new-gen Broadway musical “Fun Home” is coming home to Utah with a regional premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company, after the Tony Award-winning musical received development attention at a Sundance Theatre Lab. The musical, with a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori, is an unlikely adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir about coming to terms with her sexuality and that of her gay father after being raised in a funeral home.
Music 13 mins ago 7:00 a.m.Carolina on his mind: James Taylor to perform at Merlefest
Five-time Grammy winner James Taylor will perform at this year’s Merlefest, a four-day outdoor festival held annually at Wilkes Community College. Officials said in a news release that Taylor will perform April 28 as part of the Transatlantic Sessions Tour.
Fanatics! More New Crystal Fairy, Plus Damaged Bug and Some Sanitized Ruts
Visit KCRW.com for more information and to stream his show online, or peruse the Radio Notes archives to see past playlists.] Fanatic! Another week and another great show! I am just back from a week in Mexico City where I checked out Iggy Pop, the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Rock & Roll, play three nights. It was a great time.
Waka Flocka Flame found not guilty of Atlanta airport gun charges
Waka Flocka Flame is off the hook after 2014 gun charges.
Rick Ross Enlists Future, Nas, Meek Mill for ‘Rather You Than Me’ LP
Rick Ross has unveiled the track list for ‘Rather You Than Me,’ which features Future, Nas, Meek Mill and many others. Rick Ross has announced the track list for his ninth studio album, Rather You Than Me .
Justin Timberlake Says Frank Ocean Should Have Won Album of the Year at the GRAMMYs
The “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer took to Twitter on Thursday to shout out “Slide,” Calvin Harris’ collaboration with Frank Ocean and Migos, which he followed up with a little shade regarding this year’s Best Album winner , Adele’s 25. “That Calvin Harris/Frank Ocean/Migos tho…….. Y’ Y’ Y’ ,” the 36-year-old singer tweeted. “While I’m at it… Frank Ocean had the REAL Album Of The Year with BLONDE.
Watch Linkin Park, Kiiara’s Emotional ‘Heavy’ Video
The Tim Mattia-directed clip for the emotionally fraught “Heavy” finds Bennington and Kiiara grappling with their demons, which look just them. While Kiiara’s double lingers hauntingly, Bennington begins to scuffle with his.
Review: The Shins’ ‘Heartworms’ Is a Tender, Home-Brewed Charmer
James Mercer has been doing his amiably anxious alt-pop nice-guy thing since the Shins’ strummy-sad 2001 debut, Oh, Inverted World, expanding his sound without diluting his signature shy intimacy. Last time out, on 2012’s great Port of Morrow, Adele producer Greg Kurstin helped give Mercer’s world-weary melodicism a sleek polish.
Mikki Daniel to bring western swing, Bob Wills tribute to Waco
Mikki Daniel and Texas Wildfire bring their tribute to western swing great Bob Wills in a 7 p.m. Friday show at the Waco Hippodrome. In addition to leading her band Texas Wildfire, 20-year-old Texas musician Mikki Daniel has released two albums, written a novel and trains horses.
Beyonce, Madonna, Coldplay, More Sign Letter in Support of International Women’s Day
“All over the world, women are on the frontlines fighting for our future, yet millions of girls and women are still denied basic equal rights,” the letter reads. In a show of support for International Women’s Day, Beyonce, Coldplay, John Legend, Madonna and other celebrities have co-signed an open letter advocating for gender equality.
Joe Jonas says he’d want ‘Camp Rock 3’ to be R-rated
The 27-year-old singer said in an interview with Marie Claire that he’d be open to a new and more mature sequel with brother Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato . “If it made sense, sure,” he said.
Naomi Campbell: Paris Jackson will be an ‘incredible actress’
The 18-year-old aspiring actress recently scored her first television role in the Lee Daniels drama series ‘Star’, and Naomi – who has also filmed for a guest appearance in the show – can see great potential in Paris’ acting ability. And whilst Naomi never got the chance to meet the blonde beauty during shooting for the show, she says she did once “have tea” with a very young Paris alongside her late father and musical icon Michael Jackson.
Mad Anthony wraps song-a-week project
The Cincinnati Rock band’s monumental endeavor to release a new song every week for an entire year finished up Feb. 24 with the release of the fittingly titled ‘It Never Ends.’ It’s amazing what a difference a year can make.
Greater Cincinnati Metal foursome Lucis Absentia moves beyond basic…
Slated for a summer release, ‘Gehenna Gate’ is poised to push both the band’s artistic boundaries and its impact on the local Metal scene. If there were any justice in this world, the members of Lucis Absentia would’ve shown up to our interview drunk and/or hungover, with the stench of cheap beer, cheaper pizza and cigarettes still hanging from their all-denim outfits.
Minimum Gauge: SXSW inadvertently finds itself in the middle of the immigration debate
… for older Buffett fans . The first village is being built in Daytona Beach, Fla., and will feature spas, live entertainment, beach access and, presumably, a 4 p.m. “Buffett Dinner Buffet.”
Sound Advice: Moving Units with Viktor Fiction and Soviet
The Los Angeles quartet began in 2001 when guitarists Chris Hathwell and Blake Miller decided to work together after the breakup of their previous bands, Festival of Dead Deer and Spectacle, respectively. In relatively short order, the band released its eponymous debut EP and secured opening slots for the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Pixies and Blur, which sparked a good deal of label interest.
George Michaela s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz speaks out after cause of death confirmed
George Michael ‘s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz has spoken out about the late icon’s passing after his cause of death was revealed. The Wham! turned solo star’s funeral has seen repeated delays while awaiting a toxicology report , following his unexpected death on Christmas Day, aged 52 .
The Triplets of Belleville Cine-Concert
Glimpsed at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2013 out front of a hometown throng, The Triplets of Belleville score composer Benoit Charest pulled out all the stops.
Watch behind-the-scenes footage from Kasabiana s new video starring Noel Fielding
Kasabian have showcased a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming new video, which will star both Noel Fielding and This Is England actor Stephen Graham. The band have taken to Facebook to reveal that they shot the video for their new album’s lead single on Friday .
Watch the xx’s Nostalgic ‘Say Something Loving’ Video
The xx embrace young love in London in the endearing new video for “Say Something Loving.” The Alasdair McLellan-directed clip mixes footage of the band performing with shots of teenagers playing arcade games, idling on the bus, dancing in the club and, for good measure – making out.
Hear Dweezil Zappa’s Wild New Shredfest With Frank Zappa
Guitarist is releasing “Dinosaur” as part of a PledgeMusic campaign to raise money for legal defense against Zappa Family Trust More than three decades ago, when Dweezil Zappa was 13, he wrote some riffs and vamps. He has since dug them up and rearranged them, calling the piece “Dinosaur,” because, he says, “it’s in phase with the practice of paleontology.”
The Music Business Association Announced Artist Of The Year [News]
Adele’s third album, 25, has been certified Diamond by the RIAA for selling 10 million copies. She went five for five at last month’s Grammy Awards, winning album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, pop vocal album, and pop solo performance.
Hear it: Carrie Fisher, Sean Lennon wrote a song together
Here’s further proof “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher was an out-of-this-world entertainer: She’s now billed as a co-writer on a Sean Lennon song. Lennon, the son of Beatles icon John Lennon, released a new track he wrote with Fisher before her death late last year.
Rodeo lineup change: Old Dominion drops out for family issue
Old Dominion has had to drop out of its Wednesday, March 8 performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo due to a death in family of one of its band members. Tickets previously purchased for the March 8 performance are still valid.
Viola Davis honored with Harvard’s Artist of the Year award
Viola Davis may have just won an Academy Award for her performance in “Fences,” but she didn’t always feel like she was living up to her potential. The actress was honored by Harvard with the 2017 Artist of the Year award during its Cultural Rhythms Festival on Saturday.
It’s more than ‘Memory’ that keeps Buckley going on stage31 minutes | Music
It’s more than ‘Memory’ that keeps Buckley going on stage Star of stage and screen Betty Buckley to perform concert in Englewood. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2n6Hvdn You’re starring in a long-running Broadway blockbuster like “Cats” or “Sunset Boulevard.”
DIY Venue Non Plus Ultra Shut Down by City Inspector; Founders Issue Statement
Last Thursday night, Non Plus Ultra, a DIY art space in Virgil Village run by a group of L.A. artists, including members of the bands HOTT MT and Vinyl Williams, was buzzing as garage-rock stalwarts Thee Oh Sees were preparing to take the stage. There were about 350 people crawling around the space, which generally hosts crowds of about 150 or less – and the event attracted the attention of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
Watch Neil Young’s Picturesque ‘Peace Trail’ Animated Video
Neil Young takes a picturesque odyssey through the vast American landscape in his new animated video for “Peace Trail,” the title track of his new LP. Neil Young takes a picturesque odyssey through the vast American landscape in his new animated video for “Peace Trail,” the title track of his latest LP .
Why the iHeartRadio Music Awards needed an Oscars-style snafu
The best thing that can be said about Sunday’s iHeartRadio Music Awards is that nobody called Major Lazer onstage to receive a prize meant for the Chainsmokers. Now in its fourth year, this annual awards show put on by one of the country’s biggest broadcasters has worked out most of the kinks that can trip up a new production .
The Magical Music Video for John Legend and Ariana Grande’s “Beauty and the Beast” is Here
If you weren’t already super excited for the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast , this brand new music video for the film’s title song is guaranteed to have you running to the theater. Featuring Ariana Grande in a gown that makes her looks like the enchanted rose come to life, and John Legend wearing an outfit straight from the prince’s closet, the music video is the perfect ode to a gorgeous fairytale – and proof that they couldn’t have chosen two better people to cover this iconic song.
Adele Is Music Biz Artist Of The Year
… Returning favorite sessions will include the Metadata Summit, Brand & Strategic Partnership Summit, and Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, as well as an encore for Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out and various special interest programs and …
Alt-J share new song and tracklisting from third album a Relaxera
The track ‘3WW’ is the first to be premiered from the new record. You can listen to it via Spotify below.
Adele reveals she is married during Australia concert
The singer has been in a long-term relationship with Simon Konecki, a former financier who founded drop4drop, a charity that presses for global access to clean drinking water. “And I am addicted to that feeling.
‘I’m married now’: Adele confirms marriage to longtime partner at concert
Famous for award-winning songs on heartbreak, the singer told concertgoers in Brisbane that she was “married now” before launching into a soulful rendition of 2011 breakthrough hit “Somebody Like You.” “That feeling when you first fall for someone is the best feeling on Earth,” she said, in a video posted online by a fan.
Valerie Carter, backup singer for Jackson Browne, dead at 64
Singer Valerie Carter, best known as the backup singer in Jackson Browne, died of a heart attack on Saturday, her sister confirmed to the Tampa Bay Times . The singer and songwriter rose to fame in the 1970s and recorded and performed with acts like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Linda Ronstadt, Ringo Starr and more.
On the Charts: Future Makes Billboard 200 History With ‘HNDRXX’
Future became the first artist ever to debut two different albums at Number One in consecutive weeks as ‘HNDRXX’ followed ‘Future’ to the top spot. Future made Billboard 200 history as the first artist ever to debut two different albums at Number One in consecutive weeks as HNDRXX followed Future to the top spot.
Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Sheeran set for iHeartRadio Awards
This Feb. 12, 2017 file photo shows Bruno Mars performing at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
See Father John Misty Sing About VR Sex With Taylor Swift on ‘SNL’
Father John Misty fantasizes about VR sex with Taylor Swift in his new song “Total Entertainment Forever,” which the singer debuted live on ‘SNL.’ Father John Misty fantasizes about VR sex with Taylor Swift in his new song “Total Entertainment Forever,” which the singer premiered live during his debut musical guest spot on Saturday Night Live .
The Weeknd will feature on Drakea s a More Lifea project
Fans have noticed that Drake’s iTunes artist bio has been changed, revealing more details about his imminent “playlist project”. The new copy details last year’s ‘Views’ album before discussing ‘More Life’.
Wyclef Jean Added to Viva PHX Lineup
Get ready for some brand new jams from the rapper, who released an EP called J’ouvert in February. The songs are intended as a teaser for an upcoming LP, The Carnival Vol.
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson arrested over LAX paparazzi a altercationa
One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has been released following his arrest for an ‘altercation’ with the paparazzi at LAX Airport earlier today . Tomlinson had arrived at the Los Angeles airport with his girlfriend, Eleanor Calder, when the confrontation began.
Oasis Are Apparently Now an Oldies Band and I Am Not OK With It
Up until that point, the meal was normal to the point of being forgettable. K-EARTH 101 was playing in the background, in the midst of a stretch of its usual oldies selections – or “classics” for those who don’t want to offend the middle-aged.
Remy Ma says she didna t a targeta Nicki Minaj on diss track a shETHERa
Six-minute song ‘shETHER’ features several references to Minaj , including her interaction with Miley Cyrus at the 2015 VMAs. Remy raps, ” How are you on the VMAs acting like you hood?/Way across the stage, talking ’bout “Miley, what’s good? ” The cover art features a blood spattered barbie doll with pink hair, which is one of Minaj’s most recognisable looks.
Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard ‘Artist of the Year’
In this Feb. 26, 2017 file photo, Viola Davis poses in the press room at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Davis will be presented with the Harvard Foundation 2017 Artist of the Year Award.
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Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard ‘Artist of the Year’
In this Feb. 26, 2017 file photo, Viola Davis poses in the press room at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Tony Award-Winning Actor Ben Vereen Brings a Night of Career…
The Ridgefield Playhouse and Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series presents a night with the Legendary Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen on Sunday, May 21 at 8 p.m. Ben Vereen ‘s performances transcend time and are woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. In this special evening, partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa, you will take a whirlwind trip through Vereen’s career and favorite songs – including numbers from Pippin and Jesus Christ Superstar, interspersed with loving and sometimes hilarious anecdotes about some of the Broadway greats he has worked with.
Plake hopes to be ‘The Voice’
Plake hopes to be ‘The Voice’ Indie pop singer, worship leader could extend Lafayette’s streak Check out this story on dailyworld.com: Hunter Plake can be forgiven for being sleep-deprived for the past eight months. Besides teaching music lessons in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Plake married his wife Bethany in June.
The 24 Best Lyrics Off Ed Sheeran’s New Album, ‘Divide’
After a three-year music hiatus and one year completely off social media, Ed Sheeran is fully back with the release of his third studio album, Divide . The 26-year-old dropped the 12-track album at midnight – and it does not disappoint.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time appears at the…
The National Theatre’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling book, is set to return to Bath. Appearing at the Theatre Royal for a run of 16 performances, the 2017 UK tour plays Bath from Tuesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 25. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is the recipient of a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, Best Director, Best Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design – more Oliviers than any other single play in the history of the West End.
On tour with just his piano, Ben Folds keeps it spontaneous
For the singer/songwriter, the stripped-down show allows him to test the limits of his songs and rediscover them. “It’s creative and keeps things spontaneous,” Folds said.
Ed Sheeran shares new song ‘How Would You Feel
His first album in three years, Sheeran’s third full length studio record ‘ ‘ is the follow-up to 2014’s ‘x’. Forecast the follow in the footsteps of his previous albums, ‘ ‘ is tipped to sell millions and be one of the biggest-sellers of the year.
See Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo, Travis Scott’s Action-Packed ‘Go Off’ Video
Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo and Travis Scott have unveiled their “Go Off” video from ‘The Fate of the Furious: The Album’ soundtrack. Lil Uzi Vert, Migos’ Quavo and Travis Scott are woven into The Fate of the Furious action in their new video for “Go Off,” which hails from the film’s forthcoming soundtrack.
Demi Lovato to Be Honored for Mental Health Advocacy
Lisa Kudrow will host the Open Minds Gala, an event that recognizes those who raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues, set for March 22 at the Beverly Hilton. Demi Lovato will be among the honorees at The Jane and Terry Semel Institute’s biannual Open Minds Gala, which recognizes those who raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
Demi Lovato to Be Honored for Mental Health Advocacy
Lisa Kudrow will host the Open Minds Gala, an event that recognizes those who raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues, set for March 22 at the Beverly Hilton. Demi Lovato will be among the honorees at The Jane and Terry Semel Institute’s biannual Open Minds Gala, which recognizes those who raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
What’s new in New Orleans music: The latest local releases
Ledet releases his ninth album and has a few festival dates lined up to boot including stop s at French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest. Lewis reinvents Southern spirituals and gospel music with Liz Hogan, Andrew Robin, Nicolle Randall Chamberlain, Jordan Beard and Wade Hymel.
Ed Sheeran: a I got hammered and hit Justin Bieber in the face with a golf cluba
Ed Sheeran has revealed an incident in which he got ‘hammered’ and ‘cracked Justin Bieber right in the cheek with a golf club’. Sheeran, who famously wrote Bieber’s hit ‘Love Yourself’ , is set to release his third album ‘ ‘ tomorrow.
Mangold finds inspiration in giving ‘Logan’ R-rated edge
Don’t kid yourself: Even though the newest entry into the “X-Men” movie saga, “Logan,” draws its inspiration from the “Old Man Logan” storyline in the Marvel Comics series, this isn’t your grandpa’s Wolverine. Starring the man who defined the role of Logan/Wolverine — Hugh Jackman — for the ninth and perhaps final time in the “X-Men” movie saga, it’s clear from the beginning of “Logan” that Jackman and director James Mangold, his collaborator on 2013’s “The Wolverine,” were going to make a decidedly different mutant film.
Jessica Lange Among Trinity Rep’s 2017 Pell Award Honorees
Trinity Repertory Company announces that Jessica Lange will be honored with the 2017 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 21st annual Pell Awards Gala to be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Philanthropists and longtime arts advocates Joseph L. Dowling, Jr. and Sally Dowling will be honored with the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts.
Indie Duo Tennis Visits Old Jobs at Chili’s and Brown Palace
Patrick Riley parked cars at the Brown Palace and Alaina Moore worked at Chili’s before they married and formed Tennis. Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, the husband-and-wife duo behind Denver band Tennis, have just finished writing and producing their fifth album, Yours Conditionally, under their brand-new label, Mutually Detrimental.
A Serial Killer Begged Casey James Prestwood: No More “Folsom Prison Blues”
Casey James Prestwood, veteran of Colorado country-rock band Drag the River and acclaimed Alabama emo group Hot Rod Circuit, is a country-music encyclopedia. Get him talking about legendary session musicians and he’ll spin a yarn the size of Texas.
Love, Leaving Love Cloud Jack Freeman’s Spotless Mind
I have spoken to Freeman on numerous occasions. He’s a charming, engaging, witty individual.
Guestlisted Guitar: Ward Hayden of Girls, Guns & Glory on honky tonk songwriting
Ward Hayden’s voice is something. It’s a vision, a beauty, a force of nature. Sometimes I think the songs don’t matter as long as Ward can sing his Girls, Guns & Glory tunes with that voice.
Watch Tom DeLonge accept an award for UFO Researcher Of The Year
Ex Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge has been named UFO Researcher Of The Year. Watch him accept the award in the video below.
Watch Ed Sheeran perform a Shape Of Youa with a banana shaker
Sheeran joined US TV host Jimmy Fallon and house band The Roots for a Tonight Show regular feature where musicians play their songs on ‘classroom instruments’. At the weekend, Ed Sheeran was accidentally announced for Glastonbury 2017 .
Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert leada
Musician and songwriter Merle Haggard performed at the Big Barrel Country Music Festival in Dover Del., on June 28, 2015. Merle Haggard would have turned 80 years old on Apr. 6. That day – which is also the first anniversary of the country music legend’s death – his legacy will be celebrated during a tribute show at Bridgestone Arena .
A Hurricane Gave Alejandro Escovedo PTSD, but He’s Still Rocking
Alejandro Escovedo was just beginning a fall 2014 tour when he started having what he calls “a kind of brain seizure.” “They happened a few times, and one of them happened just before a gig in Portland,” Escovedo says.
Selma Hayek Shade, Prince Party Shutdown & More – DJ Paul Remembers Three 6 Mafia’s Oscars Night
As bizarre as Moonlight’ s 9th inning comeback to take the Best Picture at last night’s 89th Academy Awards may have been for some, it’s still hard to compete with the fact Three 6 Mafia are Oscar winners. The Memphis horrorcore group not only ranks high on the list of unlikeliest artists to win an Academy Award, it was the song – 2005’s “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” from Hustle & Flow, performed by Terrence Howard long before the entire world knew him as Lucious Lyon from FOX’s Empire – that strengthened the urban fairytale.
How Teen Craze Musical.ly Got Too Big for Pop to Ignore
… e comedy stuff, but it was really great to transfer into music. It’s something I’ve always had a passion for.” Entertainment’s
Mesmerized psych-rapper Malik Augustus has a close encounter of the…
After a long conversation with new City Pages music editor Keith Harris this weekend, that question stuck in my mind. How do we, as a media entity, do a better job spotlighting local music? How do we do it in a way that benefits readers – always our first priority — while also supporting the musicians we feature? How do we become more representative? The answer to that question is obtuse and long-winded and still in process, but Keith and I agreed that it starts here, in Local Frames.
Stormzy cooks chicken and discusses Ed Sheeran collab on Sunday Brunch
Stormzy also took the opportunity to discuss his performance with Ed Sheeran at the BRITs. When presenter Tim Lovejoy asked what the rest of the grime community thought of the collaboration, Stormzy said: “I think everyone is quite proud and happy about it.
‘NoSleep Podcast’ awakens fans’ love of horror
“The NoSleep Podcast” is a weekly anthology of audio horror stories that scares its listeners the old-fashioned way. Spooky tales spring to life through theatrical storytelling, subtle production and taut writing.
Fox News’ Swedish ‘security advisor’ has heads scratching
In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. Swedes are finding themselves puzzled by representations of their country in the U.S. after a prominent Fox News program featured a “Swedish defense and national security advisor” who’s unknown to the country’s military and foreign-affairs officials.
Oscars 2017: The 12 sorest losers in Oscar history
It’s live television, but the Academy Awards still have a script: When the winner is announced, the losers graciously smile and clap. But we live for those rare moments when the curtain falls and you see genuine dismay, shock or stone-cold anger register on their faces.
Here are some predictions for Oscar night
Attendees on Feb. 6 prepare for the class picture of all the nominees during the Academy Awards annual nominees luncheon for the 89th Oscars.
Music 31 mins ago 4:33 p.m.Beyonce out of Coachella; will perform in 2018
Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018. In a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday, Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and festival producer Goldenvoice said the singer had to pull out of the famed festival “following the advice of her doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule in the coming months.”
Ansel Cridland, Leader of the Longstanding Meditations, Discusses the …
In 1978, Ansel Cridland was getting ready to play in front of the biggest audiences he’d ever seen in Jamaica. His roots-reggae group The Meditations were opening for Bob Marley and the Wailers at the One Love Peace Concert.
King Britt Kicks Off Vamos a la Playa Party Series at Gramps Sunday
You can’t overstate the enduring influence of Laura of Miami, AKA Laura Sutnick, on the local alternative dance music scene. From her tenure as a WVUM radio DJ to her event promotions company Nightdrive and Klangbox.FM internet radio station, she has championed lesser-heard sounds for more than a decade.
Stormzy announces surprise London gig this afternoon
The Croydon MC released his long-awaited first album today , which also features guest appearances from the likes of Kehlani , Lily Allen and J Hus. To celebrate the release of ‘Gang Signs & Prayer’, Stormzy will perform at a surprise live show in the capital this afternoon.
Eminem announced as third and final Reading & Leeds headliner, with over 70 more names added
Reading & Leeds festival have announced Eminem as the third and final headliner for 2017, as well as adding the likes of Haim , Migos , Giggs , You Me At Six , Blossoms and loads more also added to the line-up. See the full, new line-up below.
Listen to Frank Oceana s new single a Slidea with Frank Ocean and Migos
Ocean sings the track’s first verse, choruses and outro, while Migos’ Quavo and Offset deliver the second and third verses respectively. Listen below.
Beyonce pulls out of Coachella 2017
Following Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement, the singer’s entertainment company and Coachella ve announced that she will not perform at Coachella this year. Beyonce pulls out of Coachella 2017 headlining spot Following Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement, the singer’s entertainment company and Coachella ve announced that she will not perform at Coachella this year.
How Zedd’s Star-Studded ACLU Benefit Came Together in 72 Hours
America is the third country Anton Zaslavski has called home. The Grammy-winning producer, who performs as Zedd , was born in Russia and raised in Germany.
Doll Skin Guitarist Alex Snowden Explains Where Her Tone Comes From
In Pound For The Sound, we get technical with local musicians about what gear they use to create their signature tones. Alex Snowden of Doll Skin may be a young rocker, but do not let her age deceive you.
Henry Rollins: I Liked It So Much in Redondo Beach That I Had to Get Out
It’s an age like 27, or 41. There was no great epiphany to be had, it just kind of happened. I took it as merely being closer to 60. It has been such a long time since I was young, I don’t remember it, besides a few of the more embarrassing blunders.
Brit Awards: Katy Perry Parodies Donald Trump, U.K. Prime Minister…
Katy Perry brought a politically charged performance of “Chained to the Rhythm” with Skip Marley to the Brit Awards on Wednesday night. Rows of lit-up miniature houses lined the stage as the pop star, dressed in a pinstripe pantsuit, paced the aisles of the pop-up neighborhood.
Brit Awards: Michael C. Hall Accepts Male Solo Artist Award for David Bowie
The actor, who starred in ‘Lazarus,’ the Broadway adaptation of Bowie’s film ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth,’ accepted the award on behalf of the late singer. At the 2017 Brit Awards on Wednesday night, David Bowie received the honor of best male solo artist for his 2016 album, Blackstar .
Ride share another new track, a Home Is A Feelinga
Having unveiled ‘Charm Assault’ – their first new track in 20 years – yesterday , the band have now followed it up with ‘Home Is A Feeling’, which is a more laid-back and dreamy affair that its predecessor. Frontman Mark Gardener says of the track: “‘Home Is A Feeling’ to me is like a slow, wide-screen, sonically, layered, slowed motion warm wash.
Watch Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shifletta s video for new country song a West Coast Towna
Shiflett, previously a member of No Use for a Name, recently revealed details of his new solo album release, after the band’s drummer Taylor Hawkins released his own debut solo effort and reports that Dave Grohl is working on a solo album too . The Foos man recorded third solo LP ‘West Coast Town’ in Nashville.
7-year-old boy meets NBC’s Holt after on-air shout out
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, moderator Lester Holt, anchor of NBC Nightly News, talks with audience before the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. On Feb. 21, 2017, Holt met a 7-year-old boy who mentioned him to a local news reporter in Portland, Oregon.
The week’s 28 best concerts: Feb. 22-28
… Xcel Energy Center was reportedly a success. In other Weezy news, his beef with former mentor/Cash Money Entertainment partner Birdman shows no signs of being squashed, while his regrettable Wiz Khalifa/Imagine Dragons collab, “Sucker for Pain,” …
5 great Foxfire albums
The Foxfire Coffee Lounge was just the shot in the arm the Minneapolis indie-rock scene needed at the end of the ’90s, giving young bands a place to cut their teeth and more established groups a chance to hone their sound. Here are five great recordings from the acts that called the Foxfire home, recorded or released during the club’s brief tenure, along with what City Pages had to say about them at the time.
Twin Atlantic announce 2017 UK tour
Twin Atlantic have announced details of a lengthy tour of the UK and Europe for Spring and Summer 2017. Check out full dates and ticket details below.
Slam Dunk Festival announce We Are The Oceana s last gigs, Frank Iero and more
Frank Iero and Deaf Havana lead the latest additions to Slam Dunk Festival – with We Are The Ocean also confirmed to be playing their last ever shows there. See the full line-up and read out interview with guitarist Alfie Scully below.
WindSync wants to change the way you think about wind quintets
Radiohead and Billy Joel might not come to mind when you think of a wind quintet performance, but WindSync is on a mission to expand and modernize the repertoire with new arrangements that span genres. Each musician, from the flutist to the bassoon player, helps modify the source music – which might have been originally written for a full orchestra, singers, piano or even a rock band.
Mothers bring off-kilter, enchanting sound to SF
The Georgia band Mothers released one of last year’s most striking, vulnerable albums, “When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired.” Conjuring the off-kilter indie rock sound of bands like the Throwing Muses and Cat Power, the group, led by the enchanting singer Kristine Leschper , above, is quietly catching ears with potent tunes like “Copper Mines” and the brooding “It Hurts Until It Doesn’t.”
Aaliyah’s – Queen of the Damned’ 15th Anniversary: 10…
Aaliyah’s “Queen of the Damned” made waves when it was released in 2002. Not because it was a critically acclaimed movie, but rather because it was the beloved R&B singer’s last on-screen performance.
San Diego band Wavves hits snag with anti-Trump billboards
Last year, the San Diego rock band Wavves made headlines by announcing that it was “dis-inviting” supporters of then presidential candidate Donald J. Trump – along with “racists, homophobes, anyone who blames rape victims and anyone who has gone out of way to defend police in America” – from attending shows on its upcoming summer tour. While it remains unclear how many of the above groups are – or were – fans of Wavves, the noise-embracing slacker-punk band now hopes to making headlines anew.
Pink Martini’s van stolen from downtown Portland, band says
Pink Martini’s colorful van has been stolen and is on the loose in Portland, the local music icons announced on Tuesday. “Portland friends, our beloved van was stolen from Pink Martini headquarters Sunday afternoon in broad daylight!,” the band wrote on Facebook , a reference to their downtown label offices and loft space.
Bands I Pretended to Like for Boys. Part Nine: Dave Matthews
I was 9, in that blissful last stretch before puberty, skidding down California streets on my two-wheeler, Walkman clipped to my jean shorts. I may have started having crushes on boys, but they were undirected.
Rip It Up and Start Over
Seattle power-pop trio Dude York’s new album, Sincerely , is loaded with strident riffs and yell-along anthems. But the record’s bold, polished sound didn’t come easy.
David Cassidy gets support from ‘The Partridge Family’ co-star
One of David Cassidy’s longtime co-stars offered up his support shortly after the singer and actor revealed he’s suffering from dementia.
Ride – “Charm Assault”
After breaking up in 1996, UK shoegaze gods Ride reunited to tour two years ago. They’ve lately been working on an album , their first in two decade, which they say will be ” equal parts Motorhead And William Basinski .”
Livestream Dirty Projectors’ New Self-Titled Album
Dirty Projectors’ new self-titled album is dense, polished, deeply self-referential, and really great . And it’s currently streaming on Facebook Live.
Katy Perry Drops Trippy, Thoughtful New Music Video for ‘Chained to the Rhythm’
The 32-year-old pop star debuted the music video for her catchy new single on Tuesday, which features a colorful, escapist — and later, terrifying — experience at a theme park. Set in a futuristic time, Perry critiques the crowd blindly going along with everything, though sinister elements lie underneath.
Original Scores the Oscars Forgot This Year
In a perfect world, the battle for the Best Original Score Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards would be between Nicholas Britell’s sweeping orchestrations for Moonlight and the haunting piano strokes of Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka’s Lion soundtrack.
Illuminati Steele finds love amongst the carnivores in this week’s Top 5 MN music videos
One month into the Trump presidency and there have already been threats to the artistic community, including proposed budget cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts and a plan to repeal the ACA, which most working musicians depend on for health insurance. But we have persisted.
The 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Sting, Bon Jovi, Erykah Badu and More
We often say this, but this time we really mean it: This week has a little something for everyone in the way of concerts. If it’s light-hearted shimmy-shaking you’re after, indie-pop group STRFKR will provide just the right atmosphere on Monday.
Shows of the Week: The Well-Traveled Sting Circles Back to His Rock Roots
STING Smart Financial Centre, February 23 As of his Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway production The Last Ship , Sting’s considerable list of accomplishments had grown so long that it became somewhat easy to forget he could write great pop songs, too.
Viewers slam a Let It Shinea for removing LGBTQ lyrics from Lady Gagaa s a Born This Waya
The group Iron Sun performed a version of Gaga’s song which omitted any of its lyrics relating to LGBTQ equality. BBC One’s Gary Barlow-fronted talent show Let It Shine attracted criticism on Saturday night following a performance of Lady Gaga ‘s ‘Born This Way’.
Nirvanaa s Top 20 most-played songs revealed on day of Kurt Cobaina s 50th birthday
The band’s iconic frontman was born on February 20, 1967, meaning he would have celebrated his 50th birthday today. Predictably, Nirvana’s signature hit ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ tops the list, followed by ‘Come As You Are’, ‘Lithium’, ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ and ‘In Bloom’.
Liam Gallagher teases new album: a Noela s fans are gonna have nowhere to run or hidea
Liam Gallagher has teased fans that music from his upcoming debut solo album is coming soon – saying that ‘Noel’s fans are gonna have nowhere to run or hide’. While a number of European festival tour dates have been revealed, so UK dates have been announced and no music from the LP has been unveiled – but that all looks set to change soon.
James Blunt: a Take That got laid more than Oasisa
The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer-songwriter was talking to Q Magazine took aim at the Gallaghers when he said that pop acts get more female attention that indie bands. “Take That got laid more than Oasis, so join a boy band,” he said.
Despite a winning lineup, Soulquarius proves not worth the headaches
Erykah Badu performs during the inaugural Soulquarius festival at the Observatory grounds Saturday in Santa Ana. The stacked lineup was an ambitious tracing of the last quarter century of R&B, and the daylong Saturday festival at the Observatory grounds in Santa Ana had long been sold out.
Drake explains Meek Mill feud, reacts to Kanye calling him out
Drake isn’t proud of all the headlines he’s made for his feud with rap rival Meek Mill.
David Cassidy slurs words, falls off stage during concert
Singer David Cassidy slurred his words and at one point fell off stage during a chaotic concert in southern California on Saturday.
Lana Del Rey releases new single ‘Love’
“I made my first four albums for me, but this one is for my fans and about where I hope we are all headed,” Del Rey said in a statement. Her next record was created with her longtime producer and collaborator Rick Nowels. Producers Benny Blanco and Emile Haynie also helped out on the set.
Drake explains Meek Mill feud, reacts to Kanye calling him out
Hip-hop star Drake isn’t proud of all the headlines he’s made for his feud with rap rival Meek Mill – nor does he understand why he was recently called out by Kanye West. The Canadian rapper opened up about both disharmonious incidents in a new interview with DJ Semtex on Beats 1’s OVO Sound Radio , during which he explained why he wasn’t happy about his nearly two-years-long acrimony with Mill.
Russell Simmons Leads ‘I Am a Muslim Too’ Rally in New York
“We are here unified because of Donald Trump. We want to thank him for bringing us together,” Def Jam mogul says Russell Simmons helped lead a gathering of thousands Sunday in New York at the “I Am a Muslim Too” Rally.
Symphony announces lineup for Bayside Summer Nights 2017
Leslie Odom Jr., of “Hamilton” fame, will perform with the San Diego Symphony on July 7 and 8. The San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights 2017 concert series promises such established stars as Tony Bennett and New Orleans legend Dr. John, as well as up-and-coming artists like Leslie Odom Jr., fresh from the Broadway smash musical “Hamilton.” Megan Swan, the symphony’s associate director of artistic planning, also predicts Harry Potter sightings and whiffs of Aqua Net hair spray.
The Chieftains making Celtic music great again
Paddy Moloney is still leading The Chieftains after 55 years. Ireland’s top Celtic music band performs in San Diego on Saturday.
Boy George on death threats: a oeI wore a bulletproof vesta
Boy George opened up about the death threats he received during the height of Culture Club ‘s success in the 1980s. Appearing on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories , the 55-year-old singer revealed he received threatening letters during his career in the 80s – to the point that he wore a bulletproof vest in fear for his life.
James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield has died
Clyde Stubblefield, the drummer for James Brown , has passed away, aged 73. Stubblefield’s wife, Jody Hannon, confirmed the drummer’s death to Rolling Stone . The cause of death was kidney failure.
David Bowie honors, George Michael tribute top Brit Awards
In this Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 file photo, Beyonce performs at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles. Britain’s music industry will salute chart-topping talent and departed icons at the Brit Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 where nominees include Drake, Beyonce and David Bowie.
Chris Thile to return for 2nd season hosting ‘Prairie Home’
Mandolinist Chris Thile says he is returning for a second season as host of “A Prairie Home Companion.” Thile made his announcement during Saturday night’s show at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
Colbert: Moby ‘More Reliable Than Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer’
“Moby’s Instagram became the public record… shortly after Trump’s Twitter feed became the Library of Congress,” host says Stephen Colbert opened ‘The LAte Show’ Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media. Stephen Colbert opened The Late Show Friday by addressing the wild Donald Trump conspiracy theories that Moby recently posted about on social media.
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander makes stellar Houston debut
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander,13, talks to the crowd at the Wortham Theater Friday Feb. 17, 2017. Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander,13, talks to the crowd at the Wortham Theater Friday Feb. 17, 2017.
Juan Gabriel Returns to Mexico This Weekend – in Hologram Form
Mexican pop music fans were devastated last August when one of the country’s most beloved singers, Juan Gabriel, passed away at age 66. But today, Saturday, Feb. 18, fans in Toluca, Mexico will get a chance to see El Divo de Juarez in action once again – courtesy of Hologram USA, the same company that resurrected Tupac Shakur in hologram form at Coachella in 2012. The Juan Gabriel hologram – which, if you want to get all technical, isn’t really a hologram – will appear as part of a tribute concert called “Juan Gabriel, Eternally” at the Foro Pegaso in Toluca, a suburb of Mexico City.
Sunday Go Pick: Latin jazz pianist Edsel Gomez at Lafayette Inn
Pianist Edsel Gomez has worked with an array of Latin music idols such as Marvin Santiago, Celia Cruz, Carlos “Patato” Valdes and Willie Colon. The Grammy nominated Gomez, considered one of the premier Latin jazz pianists in the world, brings his rhythms to the Lafayette Inn in Easton at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, when College Hill Concerts kicks off its spring season.
What to expect at ‘Game of Thrones’ concert in Philadelphia
The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience features an orchestra, choirs and massive projection screens to bring the Seven Kingdoms to life at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Feb. 26. The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience features an orchestra, choirs and massive projection screens to bring the Seven Kingdoms to life at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Feb. 26. Bringing this winter’s “Game Of Thrones Live Concert Experience” tour to fruition meant having to use a different set of criteria to decide if the tour would be a financial success. Usually with tours on this scale, there are time-tested indications it will sell tickets.
Veronica Lamaak’s Throwing a Rave for a Neighbor Shot While Protecting Her Home
Veronica Lamaak’s neighbor Craig Sandoval was shot investigating a burglary at her home. An electronic music promoter, Lamaak decided to throw a all night benefit party showcasing Dutch techno artist, A Made Up Sound at the Black Box club.
a Youa re A Ladya singer Peter Skellern dies at 69
Bury-born Skellern died today following a battle with brain cancer. Skellern had revealed that he had an inoperable brain tumour last October.
Lennon Gallagher reveals his favourite bands and if he ever plans to make his own music
Liam Gallagher ‘s son Lennon has given a rare interview in which he reveals his favourite bands, and revealed that he has no ambitions to make music of his own. Asked about his favourite bands, he replied: “Oooh I’d probably have The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Stone Roses, and Nirvana.
Ed Sheeran Celebrates Birthday By Dropping New Song
Ed Sheeran is building the buzz for Divide , his upcoming third album, with the release of a third track from it. After the record-smashing whirlwind that was the advance release of Divide tracks “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill,” the Englishman changes pace on “How Would You Feel ,” a Kleenex-clincher of a slow ballad assisted with acoustic guitar, piano and drums played with brushes.
Stream Future’s Surprise Self-Titled Album
This is how “surprise” albums work now : Rather than dropping them out of nowhere, the artist gives their fans a few days to work up a proper hysteria. That way they get both the thrill of a surprise drop and the anticipation of an event.
Nick Cannon resolves to ‘stay firm’ after quitting AGT
The 36-year-old comedian announced Monday that he would not be returning to the NBC talent competition show after a run-in with NBC. Former host: Nick Cannon while arriving at La Guardia Airport in New York City on Thursday said he was resolved to ‘stand my ground’ after quitting America’s Got Talent ‘My dignity, my integrity is worth so much to me,’ Cannon said while looking dapper in a tan vest and matching trousers with a light brown overcoat.
Watch Wiley perform a Speakerboxa and a Cana t Go Wronga at V05 NME Awards 2017
The London MC collected the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize moments before his performance. Skepta presented him with the award, calling the ‘Godfather of Grime’ “one of my favourite people on the planet”.
Watch Dua Lipa perform a Be The Onea at the VO5 NME Awards 2017
Last night saw Dua Lipa storm the VO5 NME Awards 2017 with a stunning performance of ‘Be The One’. Watch it in the video above.
Tickets for Nick Cave & The Bad Seedsa UK arena tour to go on sale tomorrow
The band are scheduled to perform at five dates across England and Scotland in September, with the run of dates kicking off at Bournemouth International Centre on September 24. “We’ve been in a strange place, I’m coming out and blinking into the light,” Cave said in a press release announcing the UK dates. “It’s good to be playing again.”
Slaves urge fellow artists to a stand up be counteda with political songwriting
Slaves have urged their fellow artists to “stand up and be counted” as the global political climate becomes more fractious. Speaking at the V05 NME Awards 2017 last night, band member Laurie Vincent said: “Artists thrive under shit conditions and when terrible things happen and there are injustices, that’s when artists should stand up and be counted.”
Could Pink Floyd reunite to play Glastonbury?
Tension has long persisted in the band, with David Gilmour recently confirming that the group are no more . Pink Floyd’s “final” album ‘The Endless River’ was released in November 2014 without the input of Roger Waters.
Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Tom Hanks and Ringo Starr all went out for dinner together
Paul McCartney , Ringo Starr , Tom Hanks and Dave Grohl all went out for dinner together this week, according to reports. TMZ reports that the four stars were spotted at the Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday night .
Watch Drake, A$AP Rocky and more star in The Weeknda s new video for a Remindera
The Weeknd has unveiled the latest video from his ‘Starboy’ project, with the clip for the track ‘Reminder’ starring the likes of Drake , A$AP Rocky , Travis Scott and more. The Toronto artist – AKA Abel Tesfaye – has rolled out a number of visual accompaniments to his latest album, including the Daft Punk-featuring title track and the ultra-violent action thriller clip for ‘False Alarm’ .
Listen to new Incubus single a Nimble Bastarda
The veteran California band, who formed in 1991, are gearing up to release their eighth studio album, ‘8’, later this year. It’ll be the first full-length record since 2011’s ‘If Not Now, When?’, and is set for a release on April 21. Ahead of the release of ‘8’, Incubus have today shared the first cut from the forthcoming album.
Martin Garrix teases his collaboration with Justin Bieber
The Dutch DJ-producer is supporting Bieber on the Australian leg of his Purpose World Tour, which begins next month, and at the pop singer’s huge Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park show on July 2. Speaking to NME backstage at last night’s V05 NME Awards 2017, Garrix said: “We’ve been in the studio and we have some rough ideas, but we have no actual song yet where we’re both like, ‘OK, this is what we’re gonna release.’ ” “But we go on tour next week,” he added, “[So we’ll have] three weeks in the studio, touring, travelling, making music and performing – it’s going to be fun.”
Listen to London Grammara s cover of The Vervea s a Bittersweet Symphonya
The band are expected to announce details of their second album shortly, but, earlier this week, delivered a cover of Verve classic ‘Bittersweet Symphony’. Hear that in the video below.
Listen to new Linkin Park song a Heavya as band announce new album a One More Lighta
Linkin Park have unveiled plans for the release of their seventh studio album ‘One More Light’, while also sharing its lead single ‘Heavy’ – listen to the new track below. The nu-metal veterans will release their first full-length LP since 2014’s ‘The Hunting Party’ with the new album, with ‘One More Light’ set to hit digital and physical shelves on May 19. Fans can now hear the first cut from the new album after Linkin Park shared ‘Heavy’ earlier today , which features guest vocals from Illinois singer Kiiara.
Kurt Cobaina s guitar goes on sale in eBay charity auction
The instrument came into the late Nirvana frontman’s possession in 1992, and will be the subject of a 10-day online auction A guitar from Kurt Cobain ‘s personal collection has gone on sale today in a charity auction on eBay. The late Nirvana frontman owned the instrument – a Hagstrom Blue Sparkle Deluxe – from late 1992 until his death in 1994.
Five Rappers Who Are Putting Chicago’s Rap Scene On the Map
The city’s gang violence – including a staggering murder rate – has placed it in national headlines. But in the midst of that chaos, a vibrant hip-hop scene has emerged, charged on both political and personal fronts.
Hear Passion Pit’s Eclectic New Song ‘Somewhere Up There’
Passion Pit unveiled a sprawling and eclectic new song, “Somewhere Up There,” the group’s second offering in as many days. Passion Pit unveiled a sprawling and multifaceted new song, “Somewhere Up There,” the synth pop outfit’s second release in as many days.
Watch Cee Lo Green Praise Beyonce With Outrageous ‘Jay Z’s Girl’
Cee Lo Green flipped Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” into an outrageous ode to Beyonce, “Jay Z’s Girl.” Released under his new Gnarly Davidson moniker, the track perfectly apes the instrumentals of Springfield’s 1981 hit but features Green crooning a ridiculous new set of lyrics: “Jay Z is the king/ And I’m probably his biggest fan/ But there’s a feeling inside that he’d surely understand/ I’m in love with B and I want to be her man.”
Office of Government Ethics asks White House to investigate Kellyanne Conway
Click Here to View Pairings … – The Boston Red Sox will officially begin spring training on Friday, and they will be without superstar designated hitter David Ortiz for the first time si… — Questions continue to swirl in the wake of Michael Flynn’s resignation as national security adviser, including which White House officials knew — and when — … — Harrison Ford was involved in an incident involving a passenger jet, sources told ABC News.
Maya Angelou embraced San Antonio’s diversity
Maya Angelou in Sonoma, Calif., which she called home during the late ’70s and early ’80s. Her multi-faceted life, which took her from Missouri to Georgia to Europe and even to the Alamo City, is depicted in the fascinating PBS documentary “And Still I Rise.”
Enter soundman: Mics fixed, Metallica heads out on tour
The good news: 26 million people were glued to their TV sets Sunday night as heavy metal heroes Metallica gave their genre a rare appearance on network television.
Mesa Arts Center’s Zuill Bailey wins a Grammy
Mesa Arts Center’s Zuill Bailey wins a Grammy Arizona has another classical-music Grammy Award to put in the trophy case. Well, sort of.
For Lesbian Artist Shura, Pulse Changed Everything
Shura’s debut, Nothing’s Real, sealed her place as a pop star with one of the best albums of 2016. But it was “Touch,” a music video two years earlier that showed same-sex kisses, involving both male and female pairs, that spiraled Shura into viral internet fame.
Watch Guns Na Roses booed after forgetting what city theya re playing in
Performing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the classic rock outfit opened their show with guitar tech-come-announcer McBob shouting “Sydney!”, before apologising for the band being late taking to the stage. The group were reportedly an hour late.
The Best, Worst and Weirdest Love Songs of All Time
John Mayer has written some great love songs in his day. “Your Body is a Wonderland” is not one of those songs.
Lemon Twigs
Harry Nilsson, high kicks, and Broadway show tunes collide in Lemon Twigs. New York siblings Michael and Brian D’Addario turn to the Seventies for both their compositions and sartorial choices, but following a brief hookup with modern psychedelics Foxygen, the brothers defected for more melodic singer-songwriter fare.
Tinashe bares too much on red carpet, gets censored
… on February 12, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. / AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTONMARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images E! Entertainment fashion correspondent Tinashe, also an R&B singer, was part of the daring dcolletage trend on the Grammys’ red carpet Sunday …
Kevin Costner: Some people not happy I picked Whitney Houston for Bodyguard role
Kevin Costner has said some people disapproved of him choosing Whitney Houston to star opposite him in The Bodyguard because she was black. The American actor and the late songstress played a bodyguard and a pop singer who fall in love in the 1992 romantic thriller, which grossed more than 400 million US dollars at the box office and has become a cult classic.
Bella Hadid says she will ‘always love’ The Weeknd
It looks like Bella Hadid is still longing for The Weeknd.
Adele sweeps Grammys with 5
The British pop sensation won five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Hello,” as well as Album of the Year for “25” at the 59th annual awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. It was a near repeat of her 2012 feat when she won six Grammys for her smash album “21,” making her the first artist ever to sweep the top three categories twice.
Adele
At Sunday’s 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the air felt sticky with deja vu. A boffo-selling soothsayer, Adele, had been pitted against a superstar-turned-agitator, BeyoncA , for the night’s heaviest prizes: song, record and album of the year.
Beyonce shines, Adele flubs in Grammy’s top moments
Beyonce accepts the award for best urban contemporary album for “Lemonade” at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Metallica will perform at MetLife Stadium on May 14
Metallica will perform at MetLife Stadium on May 14 Metallica will perform at MetLife Stadium on May 14 Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2l7C944 Metallica’s “WorldWired 2017” North American tour — in support of their new album “Hardwired a To Self-Destruct” – will make a stop at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on May 14. Presale tickets for the 25-city tour will be available to Legacy Fan Club members beginning on 9 a.m. Feb. 14, with presale tickets available to all Met Club members beginning 11 a.m. Feb. 14. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning 10 a.m. Feb. 17. Each ticket purchased will come with a copy of the “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct” album, available as a physical CD or a digital download.
a Disgusteda Britney Spears fans attack Katy Perry for a mental health jokea at Grammys 2017
Katy Perry has angered Britney Spears fans after she made a joke about the singer’s mental breakdown in 2007. The ‘California Gurls’ singer answered a question about having taken a break between albums on the red carpet at the Grammys last night , saying: “That’s called taking care of your mental health”.
Beyonce to Bruno Mars: Grading the 2017 Grammy performances
This is how you open a Grammy ceremony, with the best singer on the planet belting out her biggest song. Sure, there wasn’t much to Adele’s performance of “Hello.”
Blue Ivy Carter had the best time meeting stars at the Grammys
BeyoncA and Jay Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter met a whole host of A-listers at the 2017 Grammys – the 5-year-old was introduced to James Corden, Nick Jonas and more Beyonc and Jay Z ‘s daughter Blue Ivy Carter had the best night ever at the 2017 Grammys ! All eyes were on the adorable five-year-old, who had her fair share of scene-stealing moments. Little Blue turned heads, jumping up and down, cheering for her mum as Beyonc sang her heart out.
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… and the present.” The show was light on politics during its first two hours, a sharp break from other recent entertainment galas like the SAG awards and the Golden Globe ceremony. Trump’s name was barely invoked through the night. The Grammy’s host, …
Stoughton’s Lori McKenna wins songwriting honors
The acclaimed singer-songwriter, of Stoughton, won best country song for her work penning Tim McGraw’s country anthem “Humble and Kind.” The win marks her second consecutive triumph in the category.
Lulu: Madonna and I recorded the worst Bond theme songs ever
Singer Lulu says that she thinks she and Madonna should be crowned joint winners for the title of worst Bond theme ever recorded. Singer Lulu says that she thinks she and Madonna should be crowned joint winners for the title of worst Bond theme ever recorded.
Gavin Grimm, transgender teen from Gloucester, gets shoutout at Grammys
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This year’s Grammys will be remembered for its songs of protest
Adele ended her night at the 2017 Grammy Awards with back-to-back wins for album of the year and record of the year, butused her final moments on stage to salute BeyoncA and her “monumental” album “Lemonade.” BeyoncA , meanwhile, wowed the audience with a spiritual performance and also took home the prize for urban contemporary album.
The Latest: Adele sweeps record, album of year Grammy honors
FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. less LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Grammys: Watch Chance the Rapper Perform Gospel-Infused ‘Coloring Book’ Medley
As the 59th Grammy Awards neared its end, best new artist recipient Chance the Rapper took to the stage to perform a medley of songs off his best rap album-awarded mixtape Coloring Book . He opened the performance with “How Great” accompanied by his cousin Nicole – the star of the song’s iPhone-shot music video.
Adele Predicted She Would Restart Her Grammy Performance a Year Ago on ‘Ellen’
“Next time I have any sound issues I am gonna stop,” the “Hello” singer said after her performance of “All I Ask” at the 2016 Grammys suffered from technical difficulties. Adele may be adding psychic to her repertoire, as she seems to have predicted that she’d restart her Grammy performance.
Running Shaadi – Music Review
Director : Amit Roy Music : Abhishek-Akshay, Anupam Roy, Keegan Pinto, Anjana Ankur Singh and Sandeep Mahadevan Lyrics : Manoj Yadav, Keegan Pinto and Shellee Starring : Amit Sadh, Taapsee Pannu and Arsh Bajwa Two renowned production houses, Soojit Sircar’s Rising Sun Films and Crouching Tiger Motion Pictures , famous for providing wholesome entertainment, come together for a romantic comedy, RUNNING SHAADI. Music is expected to be unconventional but catering to popular taste as well, quite on the lines of their previous ventures.
Adele on feeling ‘devastated’ by her flubbed George Michael tribute…
Adele ended her night at the 2017 Grammy Awards with back-to-back wins for album of the year and record of the year, butused her final moments on stage to salute BeyoncA and her “monumental” album “Lemonade.” BeyoncA , meanwhile, wowed the audience with a spiritual performance and also took home the prize for urban contemporary album.
Grammys 5 mins ago 7:58 p.m.Emotional first Grammy win for Rory Feek
The country-bluegrass singer took home best roots gospel album Sunday for Hymns That Are Important To Us, his last album with late wife Joey of musical duo Joey + Rory. Joey died last year at age 40 after a nearly two-year battle with cervical cancer, leaving behind three young children.
The Latest: Adele wins best pop vocal album Grammy
Adele arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Adele arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
What a gold-encrusted CeeLo looks like: A (not totally) comprehensive list
CeeLo Green, aka Gnarly Davidson, arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) While this appears to be a fancy take on his new alter-ego, Gnarly Davidson , this gold-encrusted version of CeeLo sure does look familiar.
Adele chooses matronly military green on Grammys red carpet
Adele arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Adele arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
All the Sexy Men at the Grammys Will Make You Want to Break Out in Song
The Grammys took over the Staples Center in LA on Sunday night, and as always, some of our favorite musicians showed up in style. Host James Corden looked all kinds of adorable on the red carpet, John Legend rocked the hell out of a suit, and Nick Jonas looked just, well, you know .
Katy Perry on Her Break From Music: ‘It’s Called Taking Care of Your Mental Health’
If anyone knows how to make an entrance, it’s Katy Perry . On Sunday, the singer shone bright like the star that she is when she arrived at the Grammy Awards in LA.
Adele slims down
The Grammys are known for some seriously wacky, sexy and attention-grabbing red carpet looks. Here are the looks that caught our eye this year.
Dead country star’s big win
Rory Lee Feek, of Joey + Rory, poses in the press room with the award for best roots gospel album for “Hymns” at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. Not only did Rory Feek honor his promise to his late wife Joey by attending the 2017 Grammys, the country singer took home an award for best gospel roots album.
Grammys Red Carpet 2017: See every stunning outfit
The red carpet for an event like the Grammys almost becomes as much of a show as the ceremony itself. At Sunday’s 59th Annual Grammy Awards , big name artists like Beyonce, Adele, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and many more are expected to strut their stuff during the epic pre-show.
Grammy-winning musician Al Jarreau dies at 76
Grammy-winning musician Al Jarreau dies at 76 Jarreau had been hospitalized in Los Angeles for exhaustion. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l3ZZgV In this Sept.
Could Beyonce finally win album of the year at the Grammys?
In this June 26, 2016, file photo, Beyonce performs “Freedom” at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. There are few things Beyonce has not conquered, and the Grammy for album of the year is one of them.
12 of the Most Scandalous Grammy Moments of All Time
… that the award for the new category of Best Rap Performance would not be televised. Smith went on to tell Entertainment Tonight in a 1989 interview that they did not have a problem with the Grammys as an institution, but did not agree with the fact …
Joy Villa’s ‘Great Again’ dress boosts album sales
The attention-grabbing “Make America Great Again” dress Joy Villa wore at the Grammys appears to have led to a bump in sales for her music. Villa’s 2014 album, “I Make the Static,” was leading Amazon’s top paid albums chart over albums from Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga.
UMG pre-Grammy showcase features Katy Perry, Motown doc
… audio interview with Bono and does not have a release date. Both documentaries are being produced by Polygram Entertainment, which UMG re-launched Saturday. The company will develop films and TV projects, working closely with UMG labels. Pianist …
Michael Jackson Love Songs Music Trivia Includes More Than ‘Billie Jean’
Most Michael Jackson fans can make up a top ten list of his best love songs in a few minutes. However, what Michael Jackson fans might not know are the music trivia details behind some of those famous and lesser-known love songs.
Adele vs. Beyonce: Who will win the Grammy Awards diva battle?
… Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images, File) On Sunday, the Grammy Awards’ biggest honor of 2017 will go to one of five artists: Adele, Beyonce, Drake, …
Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks Celebrate Tom Petty at All-Star MusiCares Tribute
Don Henley, Jakob Dylan, Gary Clark Jr., Norah Jones and many more perform Petty classics at MusiCares Person of the Year dinner Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley and many more paid tribute to Tom Petty at the 2017 MusiCares “Person of the Year” dinner in Los Angeles. “Rock & roll goes on,” Tom Petty declared Friday night at the MusiCares “Person of the Year” dinner in Los Angeles.
Grammys 2017: What time, channel, who is performing, list of nominees
The 59th Annual Grammy Awards kicks off Sunday night, where Brit powerhouse Adele, pictured here, will face off against fellow diva Beyonce in several categories. The 59th Annual Grammy Awards kicks off Sunday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Wil Cope Album Release
Wil Cope’s lonely, lo-fi folk drawls an end-of-the-night dread that excels in closing-time lullabies.
Mentor Prince a ‘champion for women’ – singer Janelle Monae
Prince featured on Monae’s 2013 song Givin Em What They Love and she performed a medley of his hits at the BET Awards last year, following his sudden death in April. “I’m forever indebted to have had him as a mentor.
Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Skrillex to Headline ACLU Concert
The fundraiser, held April 3 at the Staples Center in L.A., was organized by Russian-born immigrant Zedd in reaction to Trump’s travel ban. Outrage over President Donald Trump’s travel ban has prompted a spring fundraising concert for the American Civil Liberties Union that will feature a diverse lineup, including Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Incubus, Miguel and Skrillex.
Selena Gomez One-Upped By Pregnant Beyonce
Selena Gomez is not the Instagram Likes queen anymore, according to E! Online. Beyonc and her incredible pregnancy announcement just broke Gomez’s record for the most liked Instagram photo of all time.
Harry Styles Album Release And Description: One Direction ‘Making Smart Choices’
Harry Styles’ debut solo album is coming out very soon according to Columbia Records CEO Rob Stringer. It’s official so One Direction fans should start preparing themselves for a mind-blowing musical experience that will “blow the socks off the world.”
Adele-vs.-Beyonce: The Grammy race is on
… Superdome on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in New Orleans. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images) FILE – In this Feb. 15, 2016, file photo, Adele performs at the 58th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. A video posted by …
Katy Perry Debuts New Single ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ With Bizarre Lyric Video
After hinting at it for several days, Katy Perry has given fans some new music, and a surreal lyric video to go along with it. The catchy, sonically up-beat synth-pop single “Chained to the Rhythm,” featuring Bob Marley’s grandson, Skip Marley, was released late Thursday evening and came with a lyric video that plays off the viral trend of people cooking tiny meals in miniature homes.
Universal to Release Prince’s Vault Music, Post-1995 Albums
Prince ‘s material from his legendary music vault will finally be released. On Thursday, the singer’s estate announced an agreement with Universal Music Group to release his music recorded after 1995 along with music from his vault, New York Times reports.
Why February 9th Matters In Rock History
The Fab Four performed five songs, including their then-current number one song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” 73-million people tuned in to the broadcast.
White House adviser ‘counseled’ after brand promotion
This frame grab from video provided by Fox News shows White House adviser Kellyanne during her interview with Fox News Fox and Friends, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington.
The New Year – “Recent History”
Brothers Matt and Bubba Kadane have been making intimate, precise indie-rock together for decades – first in pioneering slowcore band Bedhead, then in the New Year, and most recently with David Bazan and Will Johnson in Overseas. This spring, the New Year are coming back with Snow , their fourth album and their first in nearly 10 years, and today they’ve shared lead single “Recent History,” an excellent swirl of interlocking guitars and steadily pulsing drums.
Watch E!’s Live From the Red Carpet Coverage at the 2017 Grammy…
Before we find out who will take home the top prizes on Sunday , Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will be chatting with music’s biggest stars during E!’s Live From the Red Carpet Grammy Awards special. The annual event will be abuzz with lots of fashion, fun and surprises, while the fan-favorite E! Glambot will also be in full effect to capture all the show-stopping moments in real time.
Prince and George Michael to be honoured at Grammys
Recording Academy bosses have confirmed plans for special memorial segments for each of the two late “creative innovators” – who both passed away last year – at the ceremony on Sunday , though they did not give any details as to which artists will be involved. Academy CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement: “George Michael and Prince were pop icons who showcased rare musical genius and otherworldly charisma.
Make-A-Wish sends Bay Village teen to 2017 Grammy Awards
Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a Northeast Ohio teenager will be sharing the same arena as Beyonce, Adele and other stars at tonight’s 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Center. Jane Finley, a 14-year-old from Bay Village, and her family has been granted the wish of attending this year’s ceremony.
Is This Raunchy Music Video Art or Explicit Content?
A sex-filled music video by Australian musician Brendan Maclean, “House of Air,” has sparked a storm of controversy and left viewers asking where the line should be drawn. Blurring the boundaries between the educational and obscene, the video, which bills itself as “an anthropological study of gay semiotics, taxonomies, and sexual behaviours,” shows acts of oral sex, anal sex, anilungus, piss play, and scat performed by adult film actors.
Migos: ‘We Have No Problem With Anyone’s Sexual Preference’
Migos issued an apology on Twitter clarifying comments made in a Rolling Stone feature about iLoveMakonnen’s sexual orientation. Both Makonnen and the Migos trio are from Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyonce or Adele? The AP predicts this Grammy showdown
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Beyonce or Adele? The AP predicts this Grammy showdown
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Randy Travis: I’m ‘damaged’ following near-fatal stroke
Randy Travis: I’m ‘damaged’ following near-fatal stroke Ahead of a star-studded Nashville tribute, the country icon reflects on past three years. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kNvdsx Randy Travis contracted viral cardiomyopathy after a viral upper respiratory infection in 2013.
Can Former Pop Prankster Ricky Reed With the Grammy for Producer of the Year?
This Sunday, Ricky Reed will wake up, put on a tuxedo, maybe stuff a couple airplane-sized bottles of Don Julio in his pockets, and head down to Staples Center to discover whether the Grammys named him Producer of the Year. “It feels a little weird, honestly,” Reed says when asked how it feels to be nominated alongside Greg Kurstin , Nineteen85 and Max Martin .
Britney Spears Asks for Prayers for Niece After Life-Threatening ATV Accident
Britney Spears is asking fans to support her family after her eight-year-old niece was involved in a serious ATV accident Sunday. “Need all the wishes and prayers for my niece,” Britney Spears wrote in an Instagram post, following news that Maddie Briann Aldridge is hospitalized, in stable but critical condition.
Cloud Nothings talk neuroticism, nostalgia, and new-age-inspired punk
Cloud Nothings started out as a one-man project in 2009, when Dylan Baldi was just 18 years old, but the band has has come a long way from their humble Cleveland basement beginnings. The group recorded their fourth studio album, the newly released Life Without Sound , in El Paso with John Goodmanson, the producer of several classic Sleater-Kinney albums.
The Revolution, Prince’s backing band during ‘Purple Rain’ years, to perform in Philadelphia
Pictured is Prince. The Revolution, his backing band during the “Purple Rain” years, will perform in four U.S. cities in April, including Philadelphia.
John Legend, Cynthia Erivo to perform Grammys’ In Memoriam
In this Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, file photo, John Legend attends a photo call for WGN America’s “Underground” at the CTAM portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. The producer of the Grammy Awards said Legend and Broadway star Cynthia Erivo will perform during the show’s In Memoriam segment on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
Katy Perry to perform at the Grammy Awards
Katy Perry will perform at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The Recording Academy announced on their Twitter page that she would join the star-studded line-up, which Perry retweeted on her Twitter page.
Richard Ashcroft reportedly helped put Liam Gallaghera s new solo live band together
“I played a show with Noel a few months ago and I’m playing with Liam later in the year,” he said. Asked who would he pick if he had to choose between Liam and brother Noel Gallagher , Ashcroft said: “I would have to politely tell them both that I had something else on and stay at home.”
Eminem and Big Sean criticised for a rape-rapa lyrics in new anti-Trump song
A Canadian women’s rights group has urged rap fans to boycott Eminem and Big Sean because of lyrics in their new track that seem to validate rape. Eminem and Big Sean’s collaboration ‘No Favors’, which dropped last week, takes aim at Donald Trump.
Elton John pays tribute to a brilliant, kind and generousa George Michael
‘Not only was he a good friend, but he was probably one of the most brilliant songwriters this country’s ever produced’ The Wham! turned solo icon passed away on Christmas Day . Last night, Sir Elton used his Beats 1 Radio show The Rocket Hour to honour Michael.
Song Premiere: “Uprising,” From Kneebody’s Forthcoming Album, Anti-Hero
The last time Kneebody played in Denver, in February 2016, the jazz collective dropped in with a frenetic, face-melting performance at the Oriental Theater with electronic beat master Daedelus. “That was a really cool departure for us,” says trumpeter Shane Endsley about the band’s collaboration with the electronic musician, which included releasing an album with Daedelus called Kneedelus .
Don’t Read Anything Into Angel Olsen’s Shiny Wigs
Angel Olsen wants you to know that the shiny silver wig she wears in her videos has no deep meaning. It’s not a tribute to Bowie, an homage to her mother, a symbol indicating her involvement in some secret society or an obscure feminist statement.
Gloria Estefana s Broadway musical is finally coming to Miami
Broadway in Miami has announced its 2017/2018 lineup for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and it includes the South Florida premiere of “On Your Feet!,” based on the lives and careers of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The show will run Oct. 5-15.
The Obsessives – “It’s OK If”
The Obsessives paint a cute story of young love on “It’s OK If,” the second single from their forthcoming self-titled sophomore album following last month’s ” Surfer Rosa .” “I love the red lights ‘cus I get to look at you,” they sing against a bouncy but sturdy backdrop.
Revelers Plastered With Cake and Pop-Punk at Steve Aoki/Blink-182 Concert at Birds Nest
… legit snacks (not any carnival food garbage), optimum viewing area, hookah lounge, and upgraded bathrooms. For entertainment value, Aoki’s set excelled. He played a diverse selection of music which fit the incredibly diverse crowd of the event. He …
Texas Stars Shine Big and Bright at Super Bowl LIVE Finale
Houston bid farewell to the Super Bowl this weekend, and even though the hometown team wasn’t able to participate, thousands of Houstonians celebrated the event via a nine-day music and entertainment festival known as Super Bowl LIVE, which culminated Saturday night with a trio of Texas performers.
Dallas’ Oldest Record Store, Top Ten, Asking for $40,000 to Reinvent Itself as Music Library
A fundraising effort hopes to turn the Top Ten Records store in Oak Cliff into a state-of-the-art, nonprofit music archive. Several local record shops that focus on vinyl, such as Josey, Good Records and Spinster, are managing to thrive in the age of streaming; meanwhile Dallas’ oldest store, which has specialized in CDs for the last two decades, is struggling to keep its doors open.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Angel Olsen, Chief Keef, the Coathangers and More
If you haven’t been able to get out to see some good shows the past few months, you’re in for a treat this week as Dallas is seeing a few familiar faces. Former Dentonites Riverboat Gamblers have created a side project along with a member of Rise Against called the Drakulas, who are creeping over to RBC Saturday night.
George Michael’s funeral has reportedly been delayed again
The singer’s body will only be released to his family once all tests have been carried out and a full inquest is completed. The results of the tests are not expected until the end of February, The Sun reports, which means his family’s funeral plans are likely to be pushed back again.
Lady Gaga at the Super Bowl: No controversy, lots of glitter
Lady Gaga went for one big, glittering, diverse party with her Super Bowl halftime show. “We’re here to make you feel good,” she declared mid-set.
5 songs you need to stream this week: Bob Dylan, Mac Demarco, and more
Every week, there are thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves – and it’s just too much for your two ears to handle. With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks that deserve a thumbs-down click.
5 songs you need to stream this week: Bob Dylan, Mac Demarco, and more
Every week, there are thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves – and it’s just too much for your two ears to handle. With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks that deserve a thumbs-down click.
Taylor Swift makes for a super Saturday night in Houston at…
Alisa Huynh, center, walks in front of a projection as she arrives at Club Nomadic before Taylor Swift performs Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston. Alisa Huynh, center, walks in front of a projection as she arrives at Club Nomadic before Taylor Swift performs Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston.
Taylor Swift makes for a super Saturday night in Houston at…
Alisa Huynh, center, walks in front of a projection as she arrives at Club Nomadic before Taylor Swift performs Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston. Alisa Huynh, center, walks in front of a projection as she arrives at Club Nomadic before Taylor Swift performs Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston.
Super Bowl 2017: 9 best halftime shows of all time
Pop and pigskin: Bloated Top 40 extravaganzas are just as much of a Super Bowl Sunday tradition as hot wings, brewskies and armchair superjocks. This wasn’t always the case.
How a Toronto hotel became a party mecca
There are a lot of great bars , clubs and venues in Toronto to throw parties, but there’s one spot noticeably rising to the top, especially in the past year and early 2017. The Gladstone Hotel has always been a beacon for cultural activity on the west side of the city, and they’ve been throwing wild dance parties there for well over a decade.
Concert review: Toby Keith goes from his Trump inauguration gig to patriotic Birds Nest show
Concert review: Toby Keith goes from his Trump inauguration gig to patriotic Birds Nest show Toby Keith wasn’t shy about waving his Made in America flag at patriotic Phoenix Open BIrds Nest concert. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l2gEBX Toby Keith lifts up a cup during his performance at the Birds Nest in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Watch Justin Bieber star in pre-Super Bowl ad
The T-Mobile clip features cameos from New England Patriot tight end Rob Gronkowski and six-time Pro-Bowl legend Terrell Owens and sees Bieber giving viewers a history of touch down celebrations. Bieber’s fans are encouraged to submit their best touchdown moves on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #UnlimitedMoves, with the singer slated to re-tweet his favourites on Monday .
Listen to Ariana Grande and John Legenda s a Beauty and the Beasta theme
The duo have covered Celine Dion’s theme from the 1991 animated version of the beloved children’s fairy tale Ariana Grande and John Legend ‘s theme song for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast film has been released – listen to the self-titled song below. A live action adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s famed fairy tale will hit cinemas on March 17, starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the eponymous Beast.
First Look – Super Bowl Promo for Nat Geo’s GENIUS, Starring Geoffrey Rush
… Calfo, and co-produced by Anna Culp; showrunner, executive producer and writer is Ken Biller; from OddLot Entertainment, Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane are executive producers and Melissa Rucker is co-producer; Sam Sokolow and Jeff Cooney from …
Faith Evans releasing album of Notorious B.I.G. duets 20 years after his death
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Happy Birthday Dave Davies: The Kinks’ 10 Best Songs
He formed the Kinks with his brother Ray , with whom he has had a rocky relationship over the years, back in 1964 in Muswell Hill, North London.
Savages added to NOS Alive 2017 line-up, joining Foo Fighters and The xx
Savages frontwoman Jenny Beth recently teased a collaboration with Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie. She also announced a solo piano gig taking place next Saturday at Dutch festival GRAUZONE.
Frank Oceana s father a suesa singer for $14.5 million
In the statement Ocean said: “I was six years old when I heard my dad call our transgender waitress a faggot as he dragged me out a neighbourhood diner saying we wouldn’t be served because she was dirty. That was the last afternoon I saw my father and the first time I heard that word, I think, although it wouldn’t shock me if it wasn’t.”
Beyonce ‘to perform at the Grammys’ after twins pregnancy announcement
Mathew Knowles said he was “shocked” to hear the pop star’s pregnancy news and only found out after she made the announcement to her 93 million Instagram followers. Beyonce gained huge publicity when she revealed she was pregnant with twins, and is now set to sing at the Grammys In an interview with US television show The Insider, Knowles said he had since spoken to the Singles Ladies singer and they had shared a “wonderful daughter-dad conversation”.
Bun B says ‘we’re all one’ in Houston, unveils cap collection
Rapper Bun B, dubbed by many the unofficial mayor of Houston, hopes the city leaves a lasting impression on visitors here for Super Bowl LI festivities. “Houston is literally the most diverse city in America.
Christine Goerke on Wagner, endurance and the drive to perform
Christine Goerke plays Brunnhilde and Andreas Schager is Siegfried in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Gotterdammerung. Christine Goerke plays Brunnhilde and Andreas Schager is Siegfried in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Gotterdammerung.
Why John Boutte says musicians can’t afford to live in New Orleans: Report
Housing costs have run John Boutte out of town. In a video for Jazz Night in America , which is a radio program and documentary series from NPR, the New Orleans singer talks about the high housing costs and various issues with post-Katrina living that he says have sent musicians out of the city.
Funk Nonet Busty And The Bass Take The Party Global
In 2014, Busty and the Bass won a $10,000 grand prize for their song “Tryna Find Myself.” Since then, the band has been selling out shows and building a global fan base, and its current tour launched early in February with two sold-out dates in Toronto.
Why Bruno Mars’s Music Is Overrated
Bruno Mars is not bad. Houston rush-hour traffic – particularly this week – is bad.
K.Flay Is Breaking All the Rules to Stay Curious and Creative
Kristine Flaherty was in the middle of her Stanford University education when she got hooked on the wordplay of songwriting. A longtime fan of rap, she broke out as indie “suburban rap queen” K.Flay in the Bay Area music scene.
Playback
… and that they were born of safety concerns from the Austin Police Department . APD and the EDD’s Music & Entertainment Division are both part of the interdepartmental ACE team, which oversees the planning of special events. “I can tell you what APD …
In Movement
Originally trained as a classical pianist, Jack DeJohnette, 74, instead became a certified jazz legend on drums.
Rick Astley
Rick Astley emerges from retirement with pompadour completely intact on 50 , an earnest collection of pop-rock gems written, performed, and produced entirely by the British star behind 1987 chart-topper “Never Gonna Give You Up,” whose delightfully awkward video still gets sent to unwitting YouTubers under a different title in a prank known as … (more)
Bebe Rexha on Wanting to Work With Kanye West, Releasing Her Debut Album in Two Parts
The music star, who came to YouTube Space London for MTV’s Cover of the Month competition, also lauded covers, which gave her a career start. Music star Bebe Rexha took over the YouTube Space London Tuesday night to celebrate MTV’s Cover of the Month competition and the community of fans driving cover culture on the Google video site.
The Groove Cruise 2017: The Music, Madness, and Love That Ensued
About 2,500 neon-clad Groove Cruise goers eagerly waited at Terminal D in PortMiami last week. An ocean of spandex, leopard print, and odd costumes were ready to pounce on the Carnival Victory aimed for Turks and Caicos.
The Worst Songs In Texas History… Allegedly
… preside over the “Ultra VIP Red Carpet Mega Bash” on Saturday. Held at Mathew Knowles’ luxurious Music World Entertainment compound in Midtown, Super Bash is promising Future’s only live performance of the weekend, as well as big-time names like Flo …
Grammy Awards 2017: From Adele to John Legend, see who will be performing
Maren, who is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Album, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance will take the stage with 15-time Grammy winner Alicia for a joint performance. This will mark Maren’s first performance on the Grammys stage.
Bandcamp to donate all proceeds from this Fridaya s sales to ACLU
Bandcamp will donate 100% of their proceeds from sales on Friday to the American Civil Liberties Union . ACLU are at the vanguard of the ongoing legal challenges against US President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban on seven mainly Muslim countries – Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen – which has drawn massive criticism and outrage across the world.
50 Cent to sue his former lawyers after losing sex tape case
Leviston successfully sued the New York rapper in July 2015, after a judge ordered 50 Cent – real name Curtis Jackson – to pay her $5 million after he leaked a sex tape of her and her partner online. As a result of that case, Jackson was forced to file for bankruptcy – a decision that the rapper is now blaming on his former lawyers.
At 13, pianist Joey Alexander heads back to the Grammys
In this Sept. 26, 2016 file photo, Joey Alexander poses for a portrait in New York.
Stream Iron Reagan Crossover Ministry
Richmond, Virginia metal mob Iron Reagan play that late-’80s hybrid of hardcore and speed metal that quickly came to be known as crossover. They’ve got speed and intensity and hooks and a sweaty, furious live show that you absolutely have to catch at least once in your life.
Biffy Clyro announce intimate War Child charity gig
They’ll play London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on February 20 as part of Warchild’s annual charity gig series. The Scottish band will take to the stage at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on February 20 as part of Warchild’s annual charity gig series.
Biffy Clyro announce intimate War Child charity gig
They’ll play London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on February 20 as part of Warchild’s annual charity gig series. The Scottish band will take to the stage at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on February 20 as part of Warchild’s annual charity gig series.
Asia frontman, ex-King Crimson bassist John Wetton dies
He found found by playing and singing with the likes of Family, Mogul Thrash, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Wishbone Ash and King Crimson, before he formed prog supergroup UK, and then later the acclaimed and successful Asia with Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer. As well as enjoying a successful solo career, he also played with the likes of Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, David Cross, Ayreon and District 97. Palmer has led the tributes to his friend and bandmate, writing on Facebook : “With the passing of my good friend and musical collaborator, John Wetton, the world loses yet another musical giant.
Asia frontman, ex-King Crimson bassist John Wetton dies
He found found by playing and singing with the likes of Family, Mogul Thrash, Uriah Heep, Roxy Music, Wishbone Ash and King Crimson, before he formed prog supergroup UK, and then later the acclaimed and successful Asia with Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer. As well as enjoying a successful solo career, he also played with the likes of Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, David Cross, Ayreon and District 97. Palmer has led the tributes to his friend and bandmate, writing on Facebook : “With the passing of my good friend and musical collaborator, John Wetton, the world loses yet another musical giant.
LA Sheriff: Suspect in Righteous Brothers wife slaying is dead
LA Sheriff: Suspect in Righteous Brothers wife slaying is dead Killer of Bill Medley’s ex-wife is identified, more than 40 years after the crime. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jMVnux Righteous Brothers singer Bill Medley at news conference Jan. 30, 2017, in Los Angeles, where officials announced identity of man who killed his ex-wife four decades ago.
The Mountain Goats – “The Ultimate Jedi Who Wastes All The Other Jedi And Eats Their Bones”
Twitter has been responsible a number of unexpected yet excellent musical collaborations, typically born out of artists tweeting admiration for one another from across the Internet , and today the social media site has to its credit yet another gem. Over the weekend Rian Johnson, who is helming the forthcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi , egged on John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats to actually write a song for his joke subtitle for the new movie “The Ultimate Jedi Who Wastes All The Other Jedi And Eats Their Bones.”
Stream Cuddle Formation Here I’ll Be Forever
Noah Klein has been making community-minded music as Cuddle Formation since the start of the decade, and his latest full-length project, Here I’ll Be Forever , continues that inclusive ethos. It was pieced together and recorded in DIY spaces around the country and features contributions from members of those communities, most notably those surrounding the Silent Barn and Death By Audio and Shea Stadium in Brooklyn, Pehrspace and Junior High in Los Angeles, Dreamhaus in Boston.
Alice Cooper and Deep Purple joining forces for concert at DTE
Detroit’s own Alice Cooper will go on the road this summer with Deep Purple beginning on August 12 in Las Vegas. They will stop at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Sunday, September 3. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3 at LiveNation.com.
Paul Weller announces full details of a Jawbonea soundtrack and shares new song
He has also shared the track ‘The Ballad Of Jimmy McCabe’ from the semi-autobiographical story about former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe , which you can listen to below. The film tells the tale of a man “desperately in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places”, according to the movie’s press release.
AFI unveil new video for a Aureliaa
AFI have unveiled the brand new video for ‘Aurelia’. See the video on NME first below, as we have a quick chat with frontman Davey Havok.
5 big shows to see on the Grand Strand in February
WAVE 104.1 has two tribute bands kicking off the February calendar for House of Blues – Cowboy , a Kid Rock tribute and Feb. 3, and Appetite for Destruction , a Guns N’ Roses tribute on Feb. 11. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. COwboy show are $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the show. The Appetite show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are $11 in advance and $13 on the day of the show.
10 Awful Songs That Went to No. 1 Anyway
Rick Astley is an English singer-songwriter who had a really good run of hit singles in the late ’80s and early 90s.
Celine Dion, Demi Lovato and John Legend to pay tribute to the Bee Gees for CBS special
The television special Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees is to be taped Feb. 14, two days after the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The star-studded concert will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever , said CBS, The Recording Academy and AEG Ehrlich Ventures.
Twiztid’s – Evilution’ continues with new album, purpose
The face-painted horrorcore rap duo celebrates its 20th year with a new album and a full roster of new label releases Twiztid’s ‘Evilution’ continues with new album, purpose The face-painted horrorcore rap duo celebrates its 20th year with a new album and a full roster of new label releases Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2jFRZyO Jamie Spaniolo, aka Jamie Madrox, right, and Paul Methric, aka Monoxide, of the group Twiztid with their new album “The Continuous Evilution Of Life’s ?’s” which was released Friday. Twiztid’s Paul Methric and Jamie Spaniolo are inside the warehouse of the Livonia headquarters of their record label Majik Ninja Entertainment when a semi-truck pulls up outside the door.
Twiztid’s – Evilution’ continues with new album, purpose
The face-painted horrorcore rap duo celebrates its 20th year with a new album and a full roster of new label releases Twiztid’s ‘Evilution’ continues with new album, purpose The face-painted horrorcore rap duo celebrates its 20th year with a new album and a full roster of new label releases Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2jFRZyO Jamie Spaniolo, aka Jamie Madrox, right, and Paul Methric, aka Monoxide, of the group Twiztid with their new album “The Continuous Evilution Of Life’s ?’s” which was released Friday. Twiztid’s Paul Methric and Jamie Spaniolo are inside the warehouse of the Livonia headquarters of their record label Majik Ninja Entertainment when a semi-truck pulls up outside the door.
Mozart concerto solos spotlight DSO French horn players
Mozart’s horn concertos give two DSO French horn players, Johanna Yarbrough and David Everson, a moment in the sun during Mozart Festival, which ends Feb. 5. Mozart concerto solos spotlight DSO French horn players Mozart’s horn concertos give two DSO French horn players, Johanna Yarbrough and David Everson, a moment in the sun during Mozart Festival, which ends Feb. 5. Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2kcdOcN One of the many cool things about the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Mozart Festival, which runs through Feb. 5, is the opportunity it offers orchestra members to shine in the solo spotlight.
Real Hip-Hop Has a New Voice. Meet K’Valentine. You Won’t Regret It.
Whether she’s rapping about fucking while hip-hop plays on a stereo, her longing for Atlanta , the anti-Chi-Raq movement, mentoring a new generation of artists, her family or her aspiration to win a Grammy, her words are a rare combination of smart, spiritual, erotic, politically mighty and earnest. K’Valentine has been on tour with Kweli; they will be sharing the stage at the Gothic Theatre on Sunday, January 29, along with local acts Cavem Moetavation and Slam Nuba .
Liam Gallagher to play huge UK Festival with Radiohead and Kasabian?
Announced earlier this week , the new festival will take place on Glasgow Green from July 7-9, traditionally the same dates as T In The Park is held. Fans can sign up on the website now to receive line-up details and pre-sale offers first.
George Michaela s funeral a delayeda by toxicology reports
Senior coroner for Oxfordshire, Darren Salter, has yet to open an inquest into the pop star’s death and Thames Valley Police have said they were still awaiting the results of toxicology tests on his body organs to ascertain if drug ingestion had played a factor in the singer’s death, reports The Daily Mirror . Michael’s body will only be released to his family once all tests have been carried out and a full inquest is completed.
Bryan Cranston to make London stage debut
The ‘Breaking Bad’ actor will appear at the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre from November playing unstable television news anchor Howard Beale in the stage adaptation of the 1976 movie, which won Peter Finch an Oscar for the same role. Rufus Norris, National Theatre director joked he had first approached Bryan for the role at the Tony Awards in New York 18 months ago, when the 60-year-old actor presented the National with the Best Play award for ‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time’.
Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik debut ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ music video
The musicians released the full music video for their “Fifty Shades Darker” single, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” late Thursday night. The sexy video, shot in shadows, follows the on-screen couple through heartbreak, love and anger – and a great opportunity to trash a hotel room.
Watch Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik’s Anguished ’50 Shades’ Video
Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik experience anger and frustration in the ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ soundtrack video for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.” Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik experience anger and frustration in the new video for their collaboration ” I Don’t Wanna Live Forever .”
Drake says he’s going to start acting again
Drake got his start on the small screen, famously playing Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi. Now, it looks like Toronto’s very own rap superstar wants to get back into acting.
Don Lampson and the Vigilante String Alliance brings virtuosic…
One of the benefits of being a talented old cruster who’s been playing music and living in SLO County for decades is you eventually meet all the other great pickers, pluckers, and bowers in the area and can gather them together every once in a while for a super show, which is exactly what New Times Music Award-winner, exotic animal handler, crack shot, and irascible lady charmer Don Lampson plans when he brings The Vigilante String Alliance to Steynberg Gallery on Saturday, Jan. 28 , for his mid-winter musicale.
D’Agostino brings playfully inspired acoustic guitar mastery to The Palms
When Peppino D’Agostino emerged on the musical scene in the late 1980s, he helped redefine the boundaries of the acoustic guitar. His virtuosic technique, penchant for open tunings, and percussive effects are the basis of his unique compositional style, and have inspired musicians and audiences alike for years.
Pianist, vocalist to present array of jazz standards, show tunes
“James & Marti – Duets” will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Atria Covell Gardens, 1111 Alvarado Ave in West Davis. This will be the debut performance within Atria’s elegant grand lobby.
Allman Brothers Band co-founder Butch Trucks dies at 69
“The Trucks and Allman Brothers Band families request all of Butch’s friends and fans to please respect our privacy at this time of sadness for our loss,” Truck’s rep stated. “Butch will play on in our hearts forever.”
Pink posts photo of son in Adele-inspired onesie
The 37-year-old singer shared a picture of Jameson Moon, her 1-month-old son with husband Carey Hart , in an outfit that plays on Adele’s song “Hello.” “Hello, it’s me.
Butch Trucks dead; The Allman Brothers co-founder was 69
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Legendary House DJ Green Velvet Launches a Residency at Club Space
Any dance music fan worth her weight in vinyl recognizes Chicago and Detroit as the birthplaces of house and techno, respectively. Some of the pioneers, such as house godfather Frankie Knuckles and James Stinson of the undersea-themed techno group Drexciya, have passed on.
Sting hits Vancouver with a welcome return to pop roots
On May 22, 1979, a trio from the U.K. criss-crossing the country on its first North American tour debuted at the Commodore Ballroom as part of Perryscope Production’s Cheap Thrills concert series. The Police headlined a brilliant show and left a very positive impression.
The Houston Press Is Seeking New Music Writers
What does that even mean? Maybe something about how the two art forms are fundamentally incompatible, so don’t cross the streams.
OME Plays A Marathon of New Music That’s Not Your Grandma’s Symphony
It was an unusually hot February day to sit outside and play music for more than an hour, but that’s exactly what the ensemble did. As bewildered foot traffic and motorists passed by on Grand Avenue, the ensemble played Terry Riley’s hypnotic “In C.” They played the kind of instruments you’d expect to see in concert halls; instead of an orchestral pit or heavy curtains, though, their stringed instruments and sheet music were surrounded by chain-link fences and asphalt.
Texas Radio Station Bans Madonna Following Women’s March Remarks
A station in Texarkana said the pop icon’s songs would be removed from the station’s local programming “indefinitely.” HITS 105 in Texarkana, Texas, has banned Madonna from its airwaves in response to the pop icon’s comments at the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday.
With Cardioid, Lizzy Ellison Says Goodbye to Radiation City, Portland and the Artist She Used to Be
SOUNDS LIKE: A vintage vinyl collection of everything your parents forced you to listen to as a child, re-evaluated with adult anxieties. Cardioid will play its last show as a Portland band this week.
The World’s a Mess, but Lizzo’s Feeling Good as Hell
Lizzo takes off her long, bright-red wig. Now wearing nothing but her underwear, the rapper fluffs out her short, natural hair with her fingertips.
Pop Classicists New Move Re-Imagine Their Debut with a Lot of Help from Their Friends
Just a few gravesites down from Chevy Novas, Ray-Bans and capital-S Sincerity lies pop rock as it existed before the invention of the fuzz pedal-romantic, fearless, escapist-and New Move won’t rest until it’s resurrected. With this new release, frontman and mad pop scientist Jesse Bettis presents a re-alchemized companion to New Move’s 2016 self-titled debut , infusing the studied, classic-pop roux of that album with a range of Portland flavors.
“Seven Wives” Builds On the Synth-Pop Blueprint of My Body’s Full-Length Debut
The creative pop outfit My Body is a perfect example. Comprising Jordan Bagnall and Darren Bridenbeck, the twosome plays crisp electro-pop bolstered by expansive synthesizer tinkering, looming beats and a few arcade-like samples, and newest EP Seven Wives builds atop the strong blueprint of My Body’s debut.
Noise-Rock Supergroup Down Gown Revives the ’90s on Its Debut
In today’s music climate, Down Gown’s brand of throwback ’90s guitar rock is charming and somewhat singular in a city that has forgotten how rooted it once was in that style. [NOISE-ROCK REVIVAL] In today’s music climate, Down Gown’s brand of throwback ’90s guitar rock is charming and somewhat singular in a city that has forgotten how rooted it once was in that style.
U2’s Adam Clayton Talks ‘Joshua Tree’ Tour, ‘Songs of Experience’
Thirty years ago, the wild success of The Joshua Tree transformed U2 into the biggest band on the planet. Radio hits “With or Without You,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” and “Where The Streets Have No Name” catapulted them from arenas into stadiums and found then hobnobbing with Frank Sinatra, appearing on the cover of Time magazine and sharing the stage with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and B.B. King.
Hear Previously Unreleased Live Recording of Elliott Smith’s ‘Angeles’
A live version of Elliott Smith’s “Angeles” is one of several previously unreleased tracks on the forthcoming expanded edition of ‘Either/Or.’ The Kill Rock Stars label released a live recording of Elliott Smith ‘s “Angeles” on Tuesday that captures the singer/songwriter playing one of his best-known songs during a set at the YoYo A GoGo festival in Olympia, WA in 1997.
Inside the Ultimate David Bowie Tribute Tour
Midway through opening night of the Celebrating David Bowie tour at London’s Brixton Academy on January 8th, guitarist Earl Slick, who played on everything from Diamond Dogs , in 1974, to The Next Day , in 2013, found himself so overcome with emotion he struggled to keep playing. He was backing Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott on “All the Young Dudes” alongside a 20-piece gospel choir, Spiders From Mars keyboardist Mike Garson and the rest of the group assembled for the 2003-04 Reality tour, but images of Bowie, who would have turned 70 that day, kept flashing through the guitarist’s head.
John Dufilho Aimed for a Black Sabbath Sound with New Band Corner Suns, and Got ’60s Rock
He’d played while growing up in Dallas, and later when living in Seattle and England. Across the pond, his band the Earlies received some favorable attention, but they didn’t gain much traction in the U.S. After going through four managers and putting out a few records, they called it quits.
On this day: January 24
2003: The United States Department of Homeland Security officially begins operation on the same day former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge is named secretary of the department. 1999: In Louisville, Kentucky, Matthew Scott, 37, receives the first hand transplant in the United States during a 15-hour surgical procedure.
Sprint Purchases 33 Percent Stake in Tidal
… bring to fans will enable Sprint to offer new and existing customers access to exclusive content and entertainment experiences in a way no other service can.” Another aspect of the partnership includes the creation of a “dedicated marketing fund,” …
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – “French Press”
Melbourne rockers Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever are announcing a new EP today, and judging by the title track it’s going to be their best work yet. The French Press arrives in March; it follows last year’s Talk Tight mini-album and includes the recent single ” Julie’s Place .”
Ray Davies – “Poetry”
The recently knighted Kinks founder Sir Raymond Douglas Davies will release a new album in April. Americana is Davies’ first release in nearly a decade, and its first single, “Poetry,” is a critique of US consumerist culture.
Chrisette Michele – “No Political Genius”
This past weekend, the R&B singer Chrisette Michele sang at Donald Trump’s inauguration , and after the announcement of her participation drew a predictable backlash, she addressed it in a strange statement . Now she’s taken the kicker from that statement and turned it into a song.
Sprint buying 33 percent stake in Jay Z’s Tidal service
Sprint is buying a 33 percent stake of the Tidal, the music streaming service owned by artists like Jay Z, Madonna and Kanye West. Tidal has a more than 42.5 million song catalog and 140,000 videos.
John Legend responds to being called a a monkeya by a photographer
The rapper was apparently with his wife Chrissy Teigen at John F. Kennedy airport in New York when the alleged incident took place. You can watch him discussing it through Variety below.
The Dillinger Escape Plan, Manchester Academy 2 January 20th 2017 – Live Review
After becoming the defining band of the mathcore genre with 1999 debut ‘Calculating Infinity’, Dillinger have taken their template, made by face-melting technique, bone-crushing aggression as well as mad-scientist insanity, and woven many different styles into their sound over the years. There’s been jazz technique, pop melody, electronic overtones, classical grandeurs and their most recent record ‘Dissociation’ saw them being more adventurous than ever and displaying their maximum potential.
Kings of Leon show at United Center postponed to March
Kings of Leon has postponed Monday’s United Center show to March because one of its members is ill, a representative for the United Center announced Sunday. The band is scheduled to play March 8. Tickets for the Monday show will be honored on that date or refunded at point of purchase, according to the United Center.
Remember Roli Blocks, the modular instruments? They just got more useful
Now that Dashboard allows you to connect Roli Blocks with music software, music production might be turning over a new leaf. If composing is just musical architecture, then Roli is really onto something.
Bruce Springsteen Supports Women’s March During Australian Concert:…
He may have been thousands of miles from his home state of New Jersey, but that didn’t stop outspoken advocate Bruce Springsteen from paying tribute to the Women’s Marches that took place in the States on Saturday. The 67-year-old singer-songwriter, who has long made songs documenting the struggles of poor and middle class Americans, took time out of his concert in Perth, Australia, on Sunday to share an inspirational message with the crowd, standing in solidarity with protestors around the world.
Bruce Springsteen on Women’s March: ‘The New American Resistance’
“[They] rallied against hate and division and in support of tolerance, inclusion, reproductive rights, civil rights,” singer says at Perth concert Bruce Springsteen celebrated the Women’s March during his Perth concert, calling the hundreds of thousands who marched “the new American resistance.” Bruce Springsteen celebrated the Women’s March during his Sunday concert in Perth, Australia, calling the hundreds of thousands who marched in cities across the globe “the new American resistance.”
Kanye West reportedly ready to resurrect cancelled UK and European legs of a Saint Pabloa tour
… the tour in the coming months. Reports have surfaced regarding the rapper’s return to the stage after E! Entertainment – who produce West’s wife Kim Kardashian’s reality show – cited an anonymous source close to West who claimed that the ‘Saint …
Watch new footage of Roger Watersa anti-Trump visuals during his live performance of a Pigsa
The Pink Floyd co-founder has taken to performing the song with different sets of visuals mocking the now-President Roger Waters has formally unveiled his latest set of anti- Donald Trump live visuals in a new video to mark the inauguration of the 45th President of the US. The Pink Floyd co-founder has inducted these visuals into his live gigs during the past few months, with his appearance at the California festival Desert Trip in October a notable example.
Watch Madonna deliver a powerful speech at the Womena s March on Washington
The international day of action – which was led by massive protests in the US capital – was primarily targeted at the new Trump administration Madonna was among the leading figures to speak and perform at yesterday’s huge Women’s March on Washington, telling demonstrators that the newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump could “suck a dick.” The march in the US capital led an international day of action against Trump’s administration in the name of women’s rights, which activists believe will be under threat from the actions of the new President.
JAC, Leonard School of Music join forces
Jazz Artists of Charlest worked with the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry and Mayor John Tecklenburg in November for Jazz Day for Kids. Students from various schools came to the Charleston Music Hall for a live performance from the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.
2Do this week, Jan. 22-28: Cultural events around Pittsburgh
New York Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalian appears at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, at 7 p.m. as part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures New & Noted series. Mr. Bohjalian, best known for the thrillers “The Guest Room” and “Midwives,” will be discussing his latest book, “The Sleepwalker” – the mesmerizing story of a wife and mother who vanishes from her bed late one night.
Weather cancels second day of Black Heritage Music Fest in Tampa
An expectation of bad weather has canceled the second day of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Fest in downtown Tampa. However, Sunday’s forecast calls for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service.
PWR BTTM – “Vacation”
The 100-song anti-Trump charity campaign Our First 100 Days kicked off yesterday with Angel Olsen’s ” Fly On Your Wall .” Today it continues with killer a new track from queer punk heroes PWR BTTM.
Hugh Jackman Says ‘Logan’ Is in a “Different…
… anything particularly personal about the movie or the story. It remains a coherent, occasionally exhilarating entertainment, like Mangold’s Knight and Day or Walk the Line , which wrangled him a few major award nominations. Logan , from what he says …
Green Lantern Corps May Also Be Eyeing An X-Men Star For Hal Jordan
When Green Lantern Corps hits theaters in 2020, there won’t just be one human manipulating the will-infused green energy. It was reported earlier this month that the upcoming DCEU movie will star Hal Jordan and John Stewart as its primary ring-slingers.
New Albums: Brandon Can’t Dance, ‘Hidden Figures’ soundtrack, The Doors
Brandon Can’t Dance is the nom de indie rock of Philadelphia songwriter Brandon Ayres. In the manner of rising DIY stars like Car Seat Headrest and Havertown’s Alex G , Ayres has followed several self-releases on his Bandcamp page over a number of years with this official coming-out party on the Lucky Number label.
Friends Rally Around Hates Singer Christian Kidd For Benefit Show
Christian Kidd, aka Christian Arnheiter, aka Christian Oppression, and mostly known as Christian from The Hates , is one of Houston’s longest-serving musical institutions and a beloved figure in both the music scene and Montrose community.
Video: Carrie Underwood talks ‘Walking Dead,’ Grammy Awards, skydiving and more on ‘Today’ show
… ll, also known by her initials BAM, writes stories and reviews on movies, music, the arts and other aspects of entertainment. She…
Jack White Will Open Third Man Records Pressing Plant
Jack White will officially launch Third Man Records ‘ own vinyl pressing plant, Third Man Pressing, on February 25th at the label’s Detroit location . The facility, located in the city’s historic Cass Corridor neighborhood, houses “eight of the first newly built presses in 35 years” and will be capable of churning out 5,000 records in an hour-span.
Right Hear, Right Now: New Music from Strange Lot, Gorky, Gimpheart, and More
… in the video, it’s a pretty engaging song when it comes down to it. On the other hand, it’s another TV Life Entertainment production, so I should have expected that it was going to approach sound from a different angle and somehow manage to be …
Get Back! Sir Paul sues for Beatles’ songs
Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit against Sony/ATV Music Publishing on Wednesday in an attempt to regain the rights to a long list of Beatles hits he either wrote or co-wrote with John Lennon. Songs such as “Yesterday,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and a slew of other Beatles hits are subject to the suit, according to court documents.
Janelle Monae, Maxwell to Perform at Women’s March on Washington
“I believe that singing and standing together, our voices will be stronger than any force that tries to repress us,” Monae says Janelle Monae and Maxwell are among the artists who will perform during the Women’s March on Washington on January 21st in the nation’s capital. Janelle Monae and Maxwell are among the artists who will perform during the Women’s March on Washington on January 21st in the nation’s capital, one day after Donald Trump is inaugurated into office.
Paul McCartney sues Sony/ATV in bid for Beatles hits
Paul McCartney sues Sony/ATV in bid for Beatles hits McCartney filed a suit in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday over copyrights Michael Jackson bought in 1985 Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2k1Yg7Q Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York on Wednesday, against Sony/ATV over copyright ownership of the many hit songs he wrote with John Lennon as part of The Beatles. He’s trying to recover ownership of the music that was purchased by Michael Jackson in 1985 and then fully sold over to Sony/ATV following his death.
Janelle Monae to Perform at Women’s March on Washington
Maxwell, Angelique Kidjo, Chapin Carpenter, the Indigo Girls, MC Lyte, Samantha Ronson, Toshi Reagon and Emily Wells also are set to perform at Saturday’s march. Organizers of the event announced its performance lineup Wednesday.
DJ stream: Tidal’s Track Edit feature lets you manipulate any song you want
If you ever wanted listen to Prince’s Purple Rain at a slower tempo or Adele’s Hello at a higher pitch, you are in luck. Tidal recently updated its mobile app with a new feature, Track Edit, allowing users to alter any song in the streaming service’s massive catalog.
Dirty Projectors announce new album, share new song a Up In Hudsona
Over the last few months, the Brooklyn group have been teasing their long-awaited return, releasing two new songs ‘Keep Your Name’ and ‘Little Bubble’ which was accidentally unveiled early by Spotify . Alongside the announcement, the band have shared another new track, ‘Up In Hudson’.
Hilary Clinton, Lady Gaga and Donald Trump
Lady Gaga will not be banned from speaking out about politics or Donald Trump during her upcoming Super Bowl half-time show, according to the NFL. “I want to live in a #CountryOfKindness #LoveTrumpsHate,” she wrote on Instagram.
Audioslave reunite for anti-Donald Trump Inauguration Ball
Audioslave have reunited to perform their first gig in 12 years – in protest against Donald Trump at the Anti-Inaugural Ball. The supergroup of three members of Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will be taking to the stage at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on 20 January along with Vic Mensa, Jackson Browne, comedian Jack Black and The Los Angeles Freedom Choir.
‘Whose Live Anyway?’ at Dominion Arts Center in May
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Migos & Hoodrich Pablo Juan – “I Can”
The Migos currently have the #1 song in the country with “Bad And Boujee,” and are the favorites to win Best Picture at the Oscar’s next month, so it’s safe to say they’re having a solid 2017 so far. The group’s sophomore album Culture drops at the end of the month, and on top of the aforementioned #1 song in the country they have released two other great singles “Call Casting” and “T-Shirt.”
From ‘Eat It’ to ‘Party in the CIA,’ ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic marks 40…
If the prospect of a 15-album box set of nothing but novelty records sounds a little weird, that’s exactly the idea. Actually, it’s designed to be a lot weird – “Weird Al” Yankovic , that is.
Support bands for The Maccabeesa farewell tour announced
Mystery Jets and Idles will join the band throughout their goodbye run, which comprises three dates at London’s Alexandra Palace and two dates at Manchester’s O2 Apollo. Check out the full schedule below.
The Killers: a Our new songs feel heavier than anything wea ve ever donea
The Killers have spoken out about what to expect from their new album, revealing that ‘moments feel heavier than anything they’ve ever done’. The band started recording their long-awaited fifth album back in September, and have been working in Las Vegas, San Diego, LA and Joshua Tree with U2 producer Jacknife Lee.
The Most Intriguing Concerts of RodeoHouston 2017
There’s no tweet of a poster with some names bigger than others on it. There’s a lineup in the middle of the night and then you buy your tickets the next Saturday.
Elvis Presley conspiracy theorists claim new photo shows hea s still alive
Conspiracy theorists who maintain that Elvis Presley is still alive are sharing a new photo which they claim is evidence. Though official records show that Presley died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42 after suffering a heart attack, some fans have always insisted that he faked his own death so that he could live a more low-key life.
Smart Financial Centre: opening weekend report card
Sound : Don Henley was the second performer at the Centre but the first musician. He gave it a good rest run from the beginning with a pretty arrangement of “Seven Bridges Road.”
Skrillex reunites with old emo band From First To Last to release new song
Skrillex has reunited with his former band From First To Last to release the track ‘Make War’. Check it out below.
Skrillex reunites with old emo band From First To Last to release new song
Skrillex has reunited with his former band From First To Last to release the track ‘Make War’. Check it out below.
Five reportedly dead after shooting at BPM Festival
The tragedy at the dance music and EDM event took place in the early hours of the morning, with Jackmaster Tweeting from Playa Del Carmen in Mexico after shots were fired at Blue Parrot during Elrow’s closing party. “Someone has come into the club in Playa Del Carmen and opened fire,” he Tweeted.
Priyanka Chopra says she’ll be ‘OK’ following hospitalization
The “Quantico” actress thanked fans for their kind words and assured them she’d be OK after an alarming accident on the set of her hit TV show left her hospitalized late last week. “Thank you for all of your warm thoughts and well wishes,” Chopra tweeted Sunday in her first public comments since the incident.
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Montana – Nicolette Larson. She moved to San Francisco and worked with Neil Young in the late ’70s.
Drake shares thank you note and photo from Obama meeting
The handwritten message features on a photo of the Canadian rapper’s visit to the White House, which sees him pose with Obama and daughter Malia. The message from Obama reads: “To Drake – Thanks for the great visit”, while Drake’s own Instagram caption reads: “Got off stage and saw this in my email.
Essence magazine to honor – the genius that is Erykah Badu’
Dallas’ resident diva and claim to neo-soul fame Erykah Badu will soon have another accolade under her hat – err, belt. Essence magazine is honoring the singer at its eighth annual Black Women in Music, an event that celebrates the achievements of black women in the industry.
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert
Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert Singer pulls out after seeing the effect the news had on her gay fan base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJJtys Tony-winning actress/singer Jennifer Holliday has pulled out of the lineup for Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration , USA TODAY confirmed.
Broadway Singer Jennifer Holliday Drops Out of Trump Inauguration
“I apologize for my lapse of judgment, for being uneducated on the issues that affect every American at this crucial time in history,” singer says A day after Jennifer Holliday was named to Trump’s inauguration concert, the Broadway singer announced that she was dropping out of the performance. A day after Jennifer Holliday was listed among the artists participating in Donald Trump ‘s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration, the Broadway star announced that she was dropping out of the inauguration performance following criticism from her fans.
Jennifer Holliday bows out of Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration concert after backlash
Dreamgirls icon Jennifer Holliday says she has changed her mind and will no longer perform at President-elect Donald Trump ‘s pre-inauguration concert next week. Holliday, along with the rock band 3 Doors Down and country music star Toby Keith , were announced as the artists booked for Thursday’s event.
Divorce file: Prince, 2nd wife lived luxurious lifestyle MINNEAPOLIS…
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Read T.I.’s Candid Open Letter to Donald Trump
With one week to go before Donald Trump assumes the highest office in the land, rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris has shared an open letter to the president-elect with Rolling Stone to “take the time to share what many of US would like you to see.” “Not only did you impact a nation, but you defined a culture and you shook up and woke up a generation,” rapper writes in first of open letter series “Should it ever at times seem as though WE are against YOU, I assure you it’s a result of YOU defining yourself as the representative for those who are and who always have been against US,” he writes.
20+ years later, Tommy Stinson’s Bash & Pop undeniably rock their return to 7th St. Entry
When it’s cold outside, you thank your deity of choice for a place like the 7th St. Entry. The intimate little room is the perfect place to warm up to the person next to you, discover a new favorite band, or, in the case of Thursday night, catch up with an old one.
Relive the Super Bowl’s Most Controversial Musical Moments
The Super Bowl itself, with a few exceptions, has been a relatively controversy-free affair over the years with regard to what happens between the hashes.
If I Were Famous: Doomstress Alexis
Because Houston is filled with talented, hard-working and likeable music people, the odds are good that some of them might one day be mega-famous.
The Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend
Country Unplugged Friday, January 13 Celebrity Theatre True country music may be more popular now than ever. With throwback sounds like that of Sturgill Simpson recalling Randy Travis, or Chris Stapleton sometimes proving a dead ringer for Travis Tritt, it’s high time that the real thing is experienced, no matter how good the current crop of throwback or red-dirt country is.
Stream The xxa s new album a I See Youa
The band’s third LP follows their 2012 LP ‘Coexist’. It features the previously released singles ‘On Hold’ and ‘Say Something Loving’.
Watch The Weeknda s new video for a Party Monstera
The Canadian R&B artist’s latest album ‘Starboy’ has been promoted by a string of cinematic visuals including the graphic short film ‘Mania’ and videos for previous singles ‘False Alarm’ and the Daft Punk-featuring title track. Following its release last year, The Weeknd has enjoyed considerable commercial success with ‘Starboy’ in the US, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 album chart in its first week with 348,000 in equivalent album units.
Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town adopts baby girl
The 47-year-old Little Big Town singer shared a first photo of daughter Dolly on social media Thursday after welcoming the infant with husband Stephen Schlapman. “The New Year brought our family new love.
Public Access T.V. tunes in on classic songcraft
“If I was going to start a band from scratch, I wouldn’t recommend Manhattan,” he says. “We’re just surviving in some ways, but I wouldn’t change any of it.”
Slowdive – “Star Roving”
After breaking up in 1995, shoegaze legends Slowdive reunited two years ago. And today, they’ve unveiled their first song in 22 years, since the release of their final album Pygmalion .
DMX – “Bain Iz Back”
DMX has had, to put it gently, more than his share of problems over the past decade-plus. But DMX is an all-time rap great, a galvanizing force who was enormously important to the genre’s evolution.
Beals: A music education in your headphones
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Richmond record label Spacebomb makes global splash
Spacebomb Studios’, from left, Dean Christesen, Ben Baldwin and Travis Robertson worked at their office in Richmond on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. The success of Spacebomb’s ‘Big Inner’ by Matthew E. White has attracted more artists to work with the creative collective.
Live Music
Live Music Live music events in and around Las Cruces. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2jwNXZl The Warehouse Bar: Billy and the Kid The Warehouse Bar: New Face Tuesday with DJs Steven Angel and Rob-E
U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd to headline Bonnaroo
U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Weeknd are set to headline the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June. U2’s set will include its 1987 album, ”The Joshua Tree.’
Laura Marling – “Wild Fire”
The UK singer-songwriter Laura Marling, who cranks out new albums at a crazy pace and who seems to get better with each one, is getting ready to release her new LP Semper Femina in a couple of months. We’ve already posted the striking video for ” Soothing ,” its first single.
U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd to headline Bonnaroo
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Girl Fest 2017
THERE ARE some extraordinary women running Portland music right now. Not to brag, but from the queer vampire goth-punk of Mira Glitterhound’s band Sweeping Exits to the Last Artful, Dodgr’s self-described “retroterrestrial” hip-hop to the Chicana folk-pop of Luz Elena Mendoza’s long-running project Y La Bamba, our city’s kind of overflowing with talent.
N.J. university to host Bruce Springsteen’s archives
While it takes Bruce Springsteen close to four hours to effectively revisit the four-plus decades of his career in concert, the Boss needed just 90 minutes to chronicle his life story at New Jersey’s Monmouth University. The 67-year-old Garden State-born rocker spoke at the school in West Long Branch Tuesday night as part of an ”intimate conversation” moderated by Grammy Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli.
Pink Floyda s Roger Waters previews new album with Radiohead producer
The former Pink Floyd frontman previously confirmed that he’s working on a new record, his first since his 1992 LP ‘Amused To Death’, with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. Waters has now posted a video of himself playing guitar in the studio with Godrich, as well as a photo of the pair together.
Twenty One Pilots will perform at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Musical duo Twenty One Pilots is on the move. The band’s “Emotional Roadshow” tour stops at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Judah and the Lion is the opener.
Moby turned down invitation to perform at Trump’s inauguration
Cross Moby off the setlist for Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Controversial R. Kelly hitting the Bay Area
R. Kelly rose to fame with sexy R&B hits like “Bump N’ Grind” and “Your Body’s Callin.” In the same decade, he belted out the inspirational “Space Jams” tune “I Believe I Can Fly.”
Camila Cabello says she was sexualized too young in Fifth Harmony
The 19-year-old singer split from the band just before Christmas and the four remaining members fought back, accusing Cabello of quitting without telling them in person . “Especially with being a girl group, there’s been a lot of times where people have tried to sexualize us to just get more attention,” she told Lena Dunham in December in an interview released this week.
Report: Fox News settled harassment claims against O’Reilly
In this Oct. 1, 2015 file photo, Bill O’Reilly of the Fox News Channel program “The O’Reilly Factor,” poses for photos in New York. The New York Times reported that Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News personality who accused O’Reilly of sexual harassment, was paid a sum in the high six figures by the network’s parent company in exchange for her silence and agreement not to sue.
Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage Album Review
Avenged Sevenfold ‘s new release The Stage is by no means a complete shift in direction, but rather introduces prog-rock elements and tightens of many of the things we loved in Nightmare and Hail to the King. A7X has always been a strong bridge between two sound worlds.
Free Week: Ben Millburn, Chakra Khan, Major Grizz
Released over the last year, Ben Millburn’s The Balance EPs act as counterpoints to songwriting range.
Music 26 mins ago 7:36 p.m.Country star Alan Jackson says goodbye to inspirational mother
The announcement was first made on Alan Jackson’s official website and his social media accounts that Ruth Jackson “known to her family, friends and country music fans the world over as ‘Mama Ruth’ – died Saturday morning … peacefully at her home in Newnan Georgia.”
Chainsmokers, Chris Stapleton, Alicia Keys, blink-182 Top Rodeo’s 2017 Lineup
Chris Stapleton , Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson should quiet any critics who tend to think the rodeo’s lineup isn’t “country” enough.
Listen to Mariah Carey explain New Yeara s Eve performance disaster
Mariah Carey has posted an audio clip of her explaining her botched New Year’s Eve performance to her Twitter page. The singer was booked to perform three songs on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest , but made headlines after technical issues turned her appearance on the show into a disaster.
Watch Jim Carrey Perform With Alice Cooper at Hawaii Benefit Gig
Alice Cooper, who spent much of 2016 rocking out alongside Johnny Depp, performed with Jim Carrey at his annual New Year’s Eve benefit show in Hawaii. Alice Cooper , who spent much of 2016 rocking out alongside Johnny Depp in the Hollywood Vampires , performed with another movie star at his annual New Year’s Eve benefit show in Maui, Hawaii as Jim Carrey joined in on a pair of Cooper classics.
10 L.A. Artists to Watch in 2017
No one got us the crystal ball on our Amazon wish list for Christmas, and our Magic 8-Ball has terrible taste in music – so we still can’t predict the future here at L.A. Weekly . But hey, we know talent when see it, and these 10 artists are flush with it.
New Year, New Music
The holidays are gone and your favorite familiar songs that got you through, feel like friends who came to visit and have traveled back home. Do those freshly baked New Year’s Resolutions already feel like they’re getting a bit stale? Why not replace those holiday playlists with playlists that actually support your dreams, visions, passions and your health? Music can act as catalyst to spark the flames of your heart’s desires when the fire seems to be fading.
Cartoon sketch found on Obama plane depicts reporters as snakes
This comical sketch found aboard President Obama’s plane in 2008 suggests that politicians and reporters strike a delicate balance. As President Obama prepares to fly into history, we came across this napkin sketch that was left on the private plane used by the President’s campaign staff on Election Day 2008.
Charlie Daniels Band coming to Fredericksburg
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Songs of the siren: Rosie Flores
Santa Fe Performance Exchange and Southwest Roots Music present Rosie Flores in concert on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Kitchen Sink Recording Studio . A ballsy rockabilly and honky-tonk singer and a great guitarist, Flores first played in a band as a teenager in San Diego and worked in the punk bands Rosie and the Screamers and the Screamin’ Sirens in the late 1970s and early ’80s.
Golden Globes predictions: ‘Game of Thrones’ should win – but probably won’t
We’ve seen dozens of off-kilter winners over the years, especially in the television categories . Trying to determine the patterns of the Globe voters is an exercise in futility.
David Bowie didna t know he was dying when recording a Blackstara , says new documentary
David Bowie didn’t know he was dying when he recorded his final album ‘Blackstar’, according to a new documentary about the late music icon’s final years. David Bowie: The Last Five Years will air on BBC 2 this Saturday , a day before what would have been the singer’s 70th birthday and just under a year following his passing.
Band who denied they were playing Coachella now change their minds
New York City hardcore band Show Me The Body have changed their minds after insisting that they were not playing Coachella Festival 2017 despite being announced as part of the line-up. The festival’s line-up announcement earlier this week claimed that the Queens-based band would take to the stage on both Sundays of Coachella 2017.
Henry Rollins: Will I Be Able to Finish Listening to All My Records Before I Die?
Whenever I’m in the room where all my records are, I look at the shelves that bear the weight of the ones that have not yet been played, and all I can think of is death. I think of my future not in terms of how dazzlingly bright it could be but if I will be able to get all these records heard before I keel over.
Demi Lovato rekindles romance after Luke Rockhold split
Sources told TMZ the 24-year-old singer and 32-year-old former UFC middleweight champion recently split after going public with their relationship in November 2016. Lovato appears to have moved on with Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos.
Coachella’s Small-Font Bands for 2017 Are Almost as Great as the Headliners
The Coachella 2017 lineup was announced yesterday and although this year’s headliners would’ve been even more exciting a year ago , they’re still pretty great: Beyonc, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar. The presence of Beyonc on the bill, in particular, is a major coup for the festival, which has never really had a pop star of her magnitude headline .
George Michaela s boyfrienda s family defend him after suicide claims and concerns for his wellbeing
The family of George Michael’s boyfriend Fadi Fawaz have defended him after it was alleged that he claimed the late star committed suicide. Now Fadi’s younger brother Hassan has defended him, saying that claims from anonymous sources that he was ‘a leech’ on Michael are false.
Gallant, Alessia Cara and Jeremih make Forbes a 30 Under 30a 2 new talent list
… star Kylie Jenner, who appears in the retail and e-commerce category. The selections in the Hollywood and entertainment category include Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie, Orange Is The New Black star Samira Wiley and Alden Ehrenreich , the actor …
The best-selling British debut album of 2016 revealed a ” and it might surprise you
The best-selling British debut album of 2016 has been revealed, with the shock result of Bradley Walsh outselling the likes of Blossoms, Zayn Malik and Jack Garratt. The former footballer turned comedian, singer, actor, TV presenter and star of ‘The Chase’ and ‘Coronation Street’ released the only debut album to reach gold status and sell more than 100,000 copies in 2016.
Ex-Civil Wars Singer John Paul White Couldn’t Stay Away From Songwriting For Long
Currently, singer/songwriter John Paul White is touring in support of his first solo effort in a decade, Beulah . The collection of songs, with titles like “Hope I Die,” “Make You Cry,” and “Hate the Way You Love Me,” sounds like a recipe for instant depression.
Janet Jackson, husband welcome son Eissa Al Mana
The 50-year-old pop superstar and husband Wissam Al Mana welcomed their son, Eissa Al Mana, on Tuesday, a representative for the singer said. kAmQy2?6E 925 2 DEC6DD\7C66 962=E9J 56=:G6CJ 2?5 😀 C6DE:?8 4@>7@CE23=J] }@ 7FCE96C 56E2:=D 2C6 2G2:=23=6 2E E9:D E:>6[Q E96 DE2E6>6?E C625]k^Am kAm{2DE J62C y24:=J] t:DD2 p= Thank you for reading 5 free articles on our site.
Lightning in a Bottle 2017 Early-Bird Tickets Go on Sale Today
Perennially popular music and arts festival Lightning in a Bottle returns to the San Antonio Recreation Area in Bradley, running May 24-29 this year, and although the lineup has not yet been announced, dedicated fans will have a chance starting at 10 a.m. This year, festival organizers the Do Lab have announced a few changes, most notably: For the first time, no one-day or two-day passes will be sold, and overall attendance will be capped at last year’s capacity, which likely means the event will sell out.
Frank Oceana s mother urges singer to remove Kim Burrell from song after homophobic comments
Frank Ocean ‘s mother has called on the singer to remove gospel singer Kim Burrell from one of his songs after recent homophobic comments made by Burrell. Burrell’s vocals feature on ‘Godspeed’ from Ocean’s latest album ‘Blonde’.
Frank Oceana s mother urges singer to remove Kim Burrell from song after homophobic comments
Frank Ocean ‘s mother has called on the singer to remove gospel singer Kim Burrell from one of his songs after recent homophobic comments made by Burrell. Burrell’s vocals feature on ‘Godspeed’ from Ocean’s latest album ‘Blonde’.
Push the Feeling, a monthly dance party at Underground SF, turns five on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
If you’re not too run down from your New Year’s celebrations, there’s plenty of dancing to be had this weekend at the fifth anniversary of Push the Feeling, a monthly party at Underground SF. Push the Feeling has had high-profile headliners over the years, including performances and DJ sets by folks like Yacht, Giraffage and Chaz Bundick .
Preview A New Dirty Projectors Song
Dirty Projectors returned last year with ” Keep Your Name ,” their first new song since 2012. The song was preceded by audio-visual preview clips, and now it appears Dave Longstreth’s project is teasing another new track.
The 2016 Phoenix Hip-Hop Power List
… community, Dumperfoo and his affiliates, which include the likes of Tricky T and Pickster Uno, provided great entertainment almost every night of the week with events like Motown on Mondays at Crescent Ballroom, Uptown at Rips on Wednesdays, and New …
Phoenix concerts of the week: Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood,…
Phoenix concerts of the week include Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., the Growlers, Blues Blast and the Staves. Phoenix concerts of the week: Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., Growlers Phoenix concerts of the week include Keith Sweat, Crowbar, Surfer Blood, Noname, Tennis, the Radio Dept., the Growlers, Blues Blast and the Staves.
Pooneh’s Birthday Party ft. A Giant Dog
“Free Week is so important,” muses Sabrina Ellis. Austin’s pre-eminent indie rock queen has barely had time to exit the tour van occupied for months by A Giant Dog.
Pooneh’s Birthday Party ft. A Giant Dog
“Free Week is so important,” muses Sabrina Ellis. Austin’s pre-eminent indie rock queen has barely had time to exit the tour van occupied for months by A Giant Dog.
Bruce Springsteen questions Donald Trump’s competency
The Boss is dreading the countdown to inauguration.
Here’s Why Camila Cabello Performed With 5H on New Year’s Eve
Quick Q: if Camila Cabello left Fifth Harmony, then why was she performing alongside the rest of the group on New Year’s Eve? But it turns out there’s actually a pretty simple explanation for Camila’s participation: they pre-recorded the performance for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC sometime before she left the group, E! reported. Meanwhile, Camila spent the actual night of December 31st as the host of Radio Disney’s Top 16 of 2016, a countdown of the year’s best songs.
Here’s Why Camila Cabello Performed With 5H on New Year’s Eve
Quick Q: if Camila Cabello left Fifth Harmony, then why was she performing alongside the rest of the group on New Year’s Eve? But it turns out there’s actually a pretty simple explanation for Camila’s participation: they pre-recorded the performance for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on ABC sometime before she left the group, E! reported. Meanwhile, Camila spent the actual night of December 31st as the host of Radio Disney’s Top 16 of 2016, a countdown of the year’s best songs.
15 can’t-miss concerts in Boston this January
An appearance by local college rock legends and a recreation of one of the greatest concert films of all time are just two of the best live acts in the city this month. French producer CloZee and Austin-based dubstep specialist Psymbionic paired up to release a track this past fall called “BioHackers.”
5 songs you need to stream this week: Chance The Rapper, Ryan Adams, and more
Every week, there are thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves – and it’s just too much for your two ears to handle. With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks that deserve a thumbs-down click.
Mariah Carey, Milli Vanilli and the worst lip sync fails
Mariah Carey dropped the ball on New Year’s Eve as she lip-synced her way through her hits at Times Square before finally giving up. “S–t happens,” Carey said early Sunday.
Mariah Carey botches NYE performance, leaves stage
Mariah Carey botches NYE performance, leaves stage ‘Technical difficulties’ left the diva unable to properly lip-sync, so she quit the stage. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hGO6em Mariah Carey performs during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square on Dec.31, 2016 in New York City.
Robbie Williams seen on camera washing his hands after high-fiving fans on NYE
… and viewers to some of his classic hits at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as tracks from his new album ‘ Heavy Entertainment Show ‘. In June, Malik cancelled an appearance at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball at London’s Wembley Stadium, citing “the …
Kanye West and Tyga share collaborative track a Feel Mea
West has previously shared songs on New Year’s Eve. 2014 saw the release of ‘Only One’, and last year he released ‘Facts’.
Mariah Carey botches New Year’s Eve bash at Times Square
Mariah Carey floundered during her New Year’s Eve performance, lip syncing her biggest hits and blaming a laundry list of technical malfunctions before the ball dropped at Times Square. Her team of male dancers carried on with their routine moving around the 46-year-old pop star in a glittering nude leotard with fishnet stockings.
a Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Mea soundtrack to be reissued
The 1992 prequel film retraces the last week in the life of Laura Palmer. Like the original Twin Peaks series, the film featured original music by Angelo Badalamenti and singer Julee Cruise.
Best Free Concert of the Weekend: Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution at Bayfront Park
And in Miami, considering that the weather is awesome on New Year’s Eve, an outdoor party is a good, viable option.
Allan Williams, the Beatles’ First Manager, Dies at 86
Allan Williams, the Beatles’ first manager who became known as “The Man Who Gave the Beatles Away” from the title of his gritty autobiography, has died in Liverpool at age 86, reports the Liverpool Echo . Williams opened a coffee bar in Liverpool called the Jacaranda where he first met Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe.
Emma Watson sings as Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Fans got a preview of the 26-year-old British actress singing “Something There” after a Hasbro doll featuring Watson’s voice debuted in toy stores. Beauty and the Beast producer Jack Morrissey confirmed the clip featured Watson after fans uploaded photos of the doll and audio online.
Happy New Year, Fanatics
Visit KCRW.com for more information and to stream his show online, or peruse the Radio Notes archives to see past playlists.] Fanatic! We are starting in on the first possible day of the year. Hopefully, your holiday went well.
The Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend
We’re less than 48 hours away from the end of 2016 and, frankly, that’s reason enough to celebrate. So watchu going to do? There are loads of parties both big and small happening everywhere, each catering to every sort of taste, music preference and income level imaginable.
Run-DMC Sues Wal-Mart, Amazon for $50 Million
Run-DMC filed a $50 million lawsuit in New York accusing Wal-Mart, Amazon, Jet and other retailers of selling products that traded on the rap group’s name without permission. A founder of the group and owner of the Run-DMC brand, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, was listed as the plaintiff in the lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York.
Trey Songz Arrested at Detroit Show for Property Destruction
Police arrested R&B singer Trey Songz Wednesday night after he refused to leave the stage at Joe Louis Arena, The Detroit News reports . According to Officer Dan Donakowski, a spokesman for the Detroit Police Department, Songz was taken into custody for malicious destruction of property and resisting and obstructing arrest.
Musicians who left us in 2016
Leon Russell : Singer, songwriter, bandleader, pianist, worked with Phil Spector, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson and others. Wrote “A Song for You” and co-wrote “Superstar.”
Springsteen’s ‘River’ roadshow is highest grossing tour of 2016
The Boss’s extensive roadshow, devoted primarily to the 35th anniversary of his album “The River,” is the highest-grossing tour of the year, according to Pollstar, a music industry publication. The 89-date trek, which will finally conclude in New Zealand in late February, has so far grossed $266.5 million, beating out the year’s fellow top draws Coldplay, Guns N’ Roses and Beyonce, who finished second with $262 million.
How The Milky Wayv & Peyton Won 2016 By Their Own Rules
Before we get out of this bastard of a year, we need to celebrate a few things and a few stories need to be told.
I’m Hiding Cancer From My Family. Help
I found out that I have Stage 4 cancer, and have been given less than six months to live.
George Michael a left three unreleased albums in his vaultsa
Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley says releasing a previously unreleased track in the late singer’s honour would not be appropriate. It is well known that Michael never completed a sequel to his 1990 album Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1 , though several tracks intended for Vol 2 later appeared on the HIV/AIDS charity album Red Hot + Dance .
LeAnn Rimes jets out of LAX with husband Eddie Cibrian
Flying high! LeAnn Rimes teases her ample cleavage in plunging sheer white blouse as she jets out of LAX with husband Eddie Cibrian So it’s no wonder LeAnn Rimes, 34, and husband Eddie Cibrian, 43, looked the picture of wedded bliss as they jetted out of LAX once again on Wednesday in coordinating looks for their flight. The country crooner hid her infamous gym-honed figure under a sheer white crepe blouse that daringly plunged to tease at her ample cleavage.
Families of Oakland Ghost Ship Fire Victims File First Lawsuits
The families of two victims of the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire have filed the first lawsuits following the tragic blaze that killed 36 people. San Francisco State University student Michela Gregory and Griffin Madden were among the victims of the December 2nd fire.
Snoop Dogg to Shake Hands and Pose for Pictures at Scottsdale Dispensary
There will be no gin and juice but plenty of endo on Thursday, December 29, at Scottsdale dispensary Level Up. The dispensary will do it doggy-style when Snoop Dogg will stop by to shake hands and pose for pictures with medical marijuana card-holding fans.
“Careless Whisper” Was George Michael’s Miami Moment
It’s one of the most iconic saxophone melodies in pop music history. To some, the first four notes alone instantly summon sex, evoking the kind of smoldering passion you’d find in a romance novel or a Hollywood love scene.
Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone Album Review
Loyle Carner is the sort of rapper you could take round to your nan’s. She might chastise him for his seemingly habitual effing, but she’d definitely want to feed him up on ham rolls and Battenberg.
George Michael was a puzzleda by popularity one of his most iconic songs
George Michael was “puzzled” by the enduring popularity of ‘Careless Whisper’, according to a rediscovered interview with the late pop icon. Michael’s death was announced on Christmas Day by his publicist, who said the 53-year-old artist had “passed away peacefully at home”.
With Trombone Shorty, Famously Hot New Year Brings the Funk at Just the Right Moment
In 2016, one of the biggest albums released by a rapper was really an honest-to-goodness, psychedelic funk record. Indeed, ” Awaken, My Love “, the latest release from Childish Gambino, aka actor Donald Glover , is a loving, fully fleshed-out tribute to some of the genre’s most famous figures – spiraling through the high-winding sensuality of Prince and tripping through the cleverly convoluted excesses of George Clinton.
Daft Punk celebrate first ever US Number One hit
Their collaboration with The Weeknd , ‘Starboy’, is now Number One on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard reports. It replaces previous chart-topper ‘Black Beatles’ by Rae Sremmurd.
Robin Pecknold tells fans hea s working on a solo album between two new Fleet Foxes records
Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold has told fans he is working on a solo album as well as two records with his band. He recently teased what is thought to be the title and artwork of the group’s third album on Instagram, although no details of the record have been officially confirmed.
Music Millennium’s Most-Sold Album of 2016 Was David Bowie’s “Blackstar”
Title of the album Portland streamed on Spotify most disproportionately to the rest of the country. It’s an album of white noise meant as a sleep aid, featuring such tracks as “Large Industrial Air Conditioner,” “Rainy Parking Lot” and “White Noise Wahwah,” which was also the most disproportionately played track in Portland.
Run The Jewels release new album ‘RTJ3’ early, for free over Christmas
Rap duo Killer Mike and El-P of Run the Jewels surprised fans over Christmas weekend with the early and free release of their third album, RTJ3 . “It’s a Christmas [expletive] miracle,” the group wrote on Twitter Sunday as part of a message to fans telling them why they decided to give the project away for free weeks before it hits stores.
Run The Jewels release new album ‘RTJ3’ early, for free over Christmas
Rap duo Killer Mike and El-P of Run the Jewels surprised fans over Christmas weekend with the early and free release of their third album, RTJ3 . “It’s a Christmas [expletive] miracle,” the group wrote on Twitter Sunday as part of a message to fans telling them why they decided to give the project away for free weeks before it hits stores.
No Quarter: Massive Tome Explores the Three Lives of Jimmy Page
… book is the most complete collection of pages about Page to date. Bob has been writing about music, books, and entertainment for the Houston Press since 1997, with an emphasis on classic rock. He used to have an incredible and luxurious mullet in …
Superchunka s Mac McCaughan shares new track a Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again)a
Posting the song on his Bandcamp, McCaughan wrote; “Written and recorded Dec 24, 2016 in a moment of trying to look at any possible bright side of the coming new year after the disaster that was this one.” The song includes lyrics like “It was a year when everybody died” and “Next year might be better but I don’t see any proof.”
George Michael (and His Neon T-Shirts) Was a Pop Music Pioneer
I hated Wham! and everything they seemed to stand for, although there was no denying the talent Michael possessed. He was highly annoying , from the frosted tips of his perfectly coiffed hair to the silly Reebok shoes he cavorted around in, but man – could he sing and dance.
8 Music Greats We’ve Lost This Year
George Michael performs the second date of his “25 Live North American Tour” at the HP Pavilion, on June 19, 2008, in San Jose, California Musician Prince speaks onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center, on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles, California Singer David Bowie stands backstage at The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Tribute to Susan Sarandon at Avery Fisher Hall, May 5, 2003, in New York City. It’s been a tough year for the music industry, which has said goodbye to some of its greatest artists.
Music 1 mins ago 4:52 a.m.Church accidentally prints Tupac’s ‘Hail Mary’ lyrics for Christmas service
A Christmas service at a church in Sri Lanka would have turned into a rap concert if it weren’t for members who recognized 1990s hip hop – Tupac Shakur to be exact. According to a tweet by Ravindu Thimantha G., the church accidentally printed the lyrics to Tupac’s Hail Mary on the event pamphlet, instead of the more common Christian prayer.
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The Townsend’s back room and its stage are tiny, but the sound system packs a wallop that Kurt Neumann, an Austinite for years now, and friends are likely to push into overdrive in every manner possible.
From David Bowie and Prince to Victoria Wood and Terry wogan: The…
It’s my quinceanera and I’ll cry if I want to! Mexican girl looks unimpressed as THOUSANDS hijack her party and cause chaos after her father’s VERY awkward Facebook invitation went viral From David Bowie and Prince to Victoria Wood and Terry Wogan: 2016, the year our favourite stars were taken from us The world of entertainment has lost stars from all sections of the industry in 2016, bidding farewell to showbiz giants including David Bowie, Sir Terry Wogan, Victoria Wood, Prince and now George Michael.
George Michael achieved pop music success, but freedom eluded him
A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England. Singer George Michael died on Christmas day in his country home in Oxfordshire at the age of 53 on December 25. A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England.
George Michael achieved pop music success, but freedom eluded him
A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England. Singer George Michael died on Christmas day in his country home in Oxfordshire at the age of 53 on December 25. A drawing is left with flowers and tributes outside the Oxfordshire home of British pop singer George Michael on December 26, 2016 in Goring, England.
Mac McCaughan – “Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again)”
Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan has shared a sorta funny but mostly overwhelmingly bleak new song called “Happy New Year (Prince Can’t Die Again” that reflects on the horrible year we’ve just had. It was written and recorded on Christmas Eve “in a moment of trying to look at any possible bright side of the coming new year after the disaster that was this one,” per the song’s Bandcamp page .
Kasabian tease new music with track a Pressiea
Kasabian have teased new music with a snippet of a song titled ‘Pressie’. It’s unclear whether this is the official name of the song or simply a teaser “present” for fans of the band.
George Michael anonymously donated millions to charity
George Michael was secretly trying to heal the pain around the world.
Remembering George Michael, the Pop Superstar With an Artist’s Soul
Even with less than a week left in 2016, the wave of mortality that has already taken Prince, David Bowie, and many other prominent musicians this year has claimed another one.
Shows of the Week: A ‘Fam-o-Lee’ Tradition From One of Texas’s Best
When he realized that “Merry Christmas From the Family,” his 1994 tune about a motley clan that gets along well enough during the holidays so long as the margaritas and homemade eggnog keep flowing, was well on its way to becoming the kind of song that can define an artist’s career – at the expense of anything else they’ve written, even – Keen … (more)
Pop superstar George Michael dies of heart failure at 53
… of Justice in London. Michael was petitioning the court to release him from his contract with Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with …
Publicist: British singer George Michael dead at age 53
In this April 7, 1985 file photo, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the British group WHAM! perform during a concert in Peking, China. Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016.
Singer-Songwriter George Michael Dies at 53
The English singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame with the group Wham! was found on Christmas morning, according to his longtime manager Michael Lippman. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” read the statement.
George Michael: Through the years
The pop duo Wham! performs in Peking before a capacity audience of Chinese and foreign fans, April 7, 1985. Singers George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, had youthful fans on their feet despite police warnings to sit down.
5 songs you need to stream: A Sharon Jones Christmas tune, Mick Jenkins, and more
Every week, there are thousands of new songs hitting the airwaves – and it’s just too much for your two ears to handle. With all those options, you can’t be wasting your time on tracks that deserve a thumbs-down click.
Status Quo rocker dies
Rick Parfitt, a hard-rocking British guitarist and songwriter who had multiple hits over the decades with the rock band Status Quo, has died in Spain at age 68. His manager, Simon Porter, and Parfitt’s family said in a statement that Parfitt died in a hospital in Marbella, Spain, on Saturday from a severe infection. “We are truly devastated to have to announce that Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has passed away at lunchtime today,” the statement read, asking for privacy for the family and the band.
Run The Jewels release a RTJ3a three weeks early
The hip-hop duo, comprised of Killer Mike and El-P, were due to put the record out on January 13, but have instead shared it today. As previously planned, the album is available for free.
Run by the right, OAN is the best news channel
The most balanced cable news on television is owned, operated and backed by big money fans of the right wing. There are no “mainstream media” liberals pulling the strings behind OAN, the 3-year-old digital channel available in about 15 million homes.
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies after career rockin’ all over the world
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt, who carved out a rock’n’roll career spanning half a century, has died at the age of 68. The veteran musician s uffered from a severe infection while in a Spanish hospital, which he had visited due to complications with a pre-existing shoulder injury, his manager said. His death at lunchtime on Saturday followed years of concern about his ill health, which had seen him stricken by multiple heart attacks and a cancer scare.
Boch jams with D.C.-bound rock band
Motor magnate and Donald Trump chum Ernie Boch Jr. was all smiles hosting an impromptu dinner and jam session at his Norwood manse with the hard rockers of Kings of Chaos, who are reportedly scheduled to perform at an inaugural week event. “Not at all,” said Boch about whether he would play the president-elect’s party.
Beyonce, Adele set to perform at 2017 Grammy Awards
PanARMENIAN.Net – Beyonce Knowles and Adele are set to perform at the upcoming 2017 Grammy Awards. The two divas are the only artists nominated in all three of the top categories: album, song and record of the year, AceShowbiz said.
A running list of acts who refuse to perform at Trump’s inauguration
In 2009, President Obama scored Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, Yo-Yo Ma, and Anthony McGill, plus Aretha Franklin and her show-stopping hat and BeyoncA performing Etta James’ “At Last” during the Inaugural Ball; in 2013, he landed James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, and BeyoncA . As for President-elect Donald Trump, who’s set to be inaugurated on January 20 because this nightmare is very, very real? He’s having a hard time convincing anyone to perform at his Inauguration Day ceremony.
Avril Lavigne calls out Mark Zuckerberg for Nickelback diss
The 32-year-old Canadian singer accused Zuckerberg of “promoting bullying” in a post Thursday after the Facebook founder poked fun at Nickelback, her estranged husband Chad Kroeger ‘s band. “Dear Mark,” Lavigne wrote .
Car Seat Headrest & Naked Giants – “This Must Be The Place (Naive …
Car Seat Headrest brought out fellow Seattle-based band Naked Giants out on tour with them earlier this year. The Will Toledo-led band covers a lot of different tracks during their sets, and at their homecoming gig at The Neptune last month, they covered the Talking Heads’ Speaking In Tongues track ” This Must Be the Place ” with the help of their opening band.
Delays singer Greg Gilberta s cancer fund is already nearing its target
Yesterday it was revealed that the frontman and father of two had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer , and was informed that it had spread to his lungs on his daughter’s birthday. He is now seeking money for treatment that is unavailable on the NHS.
Rihanna, here at the Billboard Music Awards in May,
Our take: The 10 best songs of 2016 Which songs captivated the USA TODAY music team this year. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://usat.ly/2iaQKe2 Which songs captivated critics in 2016? USA TODAY’s Maeve McDermott and Patrick Ryan share their 10 best tracks of the year, from mega-hits to more obscure favorites.
Here’s what Chic’s Nile Rodgers Said About the Rock and Roll Hall of…
Chic’s Nile Rodgers , the producer behind Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” will be receiving an award for musical excellence. His prize raises a big question Westword spoke with him about it in February: Why, after eleven nominations, has the disco sensation Chic still not been inducted? …thinking about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame brings a smile to my face, because if people knew me – and a lot of people at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame know me – they’d know I don’t make music for awards.
Denver Noise Fest 2016 Begins Tonight at Globe Hall
Despite the recent shutdown of Rhinoceropolis, Denver Noise Fest 2016, originally scheduled to happen at the DIY space, will go on at nearby Globe Hall. The festival showcasing the diverse noise scene locally, nationally and internationally is in its seventh year and goes for two days, December 21 and 22. Tonight’s headliner is Berlin-based act Slow Slow Loris.
Absolute Vinyl is a Rare Record Collector’s Paradise
Finding dusty record shops that cater to artsy geeks has never been so hard in Boulder, where the city’s eccentric charm has been diluted by a sky-high cost of living and an influx of techies from the coasts. Owners Doug and Annie Gaddy, a husband-wife duo, will celebrate the shop’s eighth anniversary and the sale of its 80,000th record next month.
Needle Exchange: a DJ Questionnaire with Airick X
A break-in party situated at a school. It was ages ago, in another city. It was adrenaline-filled because the police showed up and there were people running everywhere, but not really in fear-more or less laughing and kinda taking in that the police can’t really arrest over 300 people.