BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, who shared his keen ear for emerging new music with the famed British broadcaster for a dozen years, has announced that he will be leaving his tastemaking program on March 5th. “I want to thank everyone at Radio 1 for their support and friendship,” Lowe said… Source: RollingStone Link: Influential DJ […]
As a Valentine’s Day gift to fans and to celebrate the release of his intimately titled new album I Love You, Honeybear, Father John Misty, the solo project of singer-songwriter Josh Tillman, shared a sparse, acoustic cover of Nirvana’s tortured love song “Heart-Shaped Box.” The former Fleet Foxes drummer recorded his version of… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Father […]
Given an all-star guest list that includes Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Arcade Fire and Jack White, the Backstreet Boys were a surprise addition to the star-packed Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special. However, it turns out they might not be the only Nineties boy band that could make an appearance on SNL… Source: RollingStone Link: 'NSync Hint […]
The Hollywood Vampires rise again. Decades after Alice Cooper presided over the Lair of the Hollywood Vampires, the rocker has revived the moniker for his new supergroup with actor Johnny Depp and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. According to Cooper’s Instagram, the new act has lined up a high-profile debut gig: A main stage slot… Source: RollingStone Link: Johnny Depp, […]
Sam Andrew, the guitarist and founding member of Big Brother and the Holding Company who also helped launch the career of Janis Joplin, passed away February 12th, ten weeks after he suffered a heart attack which was followed by complications from an open-heart surgery. Andrew was 73. Big Brother and the Holding Company… Source: RollingStone Link: Big […]
Nearly 24 hours after Drake dropped his surprise 17-track mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late on iTunes, the rapper capped off his busy day by co-headlining the Sprite NBA All-Star Weekend concert along with Nas at New York’s Irving Plaza. The small gig came a night after Drake watched… Source: RollingStone Link: Drake Covers […]
From his small-town Texas upbringing during the Great Depression to his status as an American musical icon, Willie Nelson’s life is the stuff of legend. Now, with more than six career decades behind him, the tireless entertainer, acclaimed songwriter and outspoken advocate for the marijuna legalization and animal rights looks… Source: RollingStone Link: Willie Nelson […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The onslaught of high-end condo developments along Nashville's storied Music Row looks to be coming to an end — at least for now. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Nashville seeks moratorium on Music Row condo onslaught
Friday the 13th has long been considered unlucky — unless you’re spending the day listening to George Jones. His 1983 chart-topper, “I Always Get Lucky With You,” was a tune that not only proved fortunate for the singer, it also became a money-maker for its songwriters. Co-writer Merle Haggard recorded the… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: […]
It's always been obvious that the majority of Taylor Swift's 1989 album was inspired by her relationship with One Direction front man Harry Styles. But in case you didn't get that before, the "Style" music video is here to spell it out for you. Rather than put out another fun, instantly iconic video … Read […]