Archive | April, 2015

Joni Mitchell Growing 'Stronger Each Day,' Still Hospitalized

Four days after Joni Mitchell was hospitalized after being found unconscious at her home in Los Angeles, the Blue singer’s official website issued an update on Mitchell’s condition. “Joni remains under observation in the hospital and is resting comfortably,” Mitchell’s site told fans Friday night. “We are encouraged by her progress and she… Source: RollingStone Link: Joni Mitchell […]

Frank Zappa's Final Album 'Dance Me This' Plots Release Date

The last album that guitarist Frank Zappa worked on prior to his death in December 1993 will finally be released this June. Titled Dance Me This, the LP is considered the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 100th and final official release, ending a legacy that began with the Mothers of Invention’s… Source: RollingStone Link: Frank Zappa's […]

Judas Priest Commemorate 'British Steel' Album With Coffee

Two of metal’s most enduring themes are strength and darkness, and now metal innovators Judas Priest are making something else that’s strong and dark: their own coffee. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of their cherished British Steel album, the self-proclaimed Metal Gods teamed with Chicago’s Dark Matter Coffee to make… Source: RollingStone Link: Judas Priest […]

Mekons Challenge Discriminatory Indiana Law With Free Doc Screening

The Mekons, post-punk noise-makers turned country rebels, are taking a stand against Indiana’s controversial and highly contested Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the recently signed law that many believe could lead to discrimination against the state’s gay and lesbian population. There will be four screenings of the documentary, Revenge of the Mekons,… Source: RollingStone Link: Mekons […]

Rhett Miller on the Texas Rangers' 'Piece of Sh–' 2015 Season

Rhett Miller didn’t ask for any of this. Growing up in Texas, he naturally gravitated towards the Dallas Cowboys; after all, they were winners. The Texas Rangers? After moving to Arlington in 1972, they spent much of their first two decades as complete non-factors: zero postseason appearances until 1996, and… Source: RollingStone Link: Rhett Miller […]

17 Young Innovators Shaking Up the Music Industry

The music industry isn’t dying; the old way of doing things is dying. Just ask these 17 movers and shakers, all under age 30, who are changing the game and keeping the music biz alive and well. None of them is a professional musician; they’re all power players making an impact… Source: RollingStone Link: 17 Young […]

Miley Cyrus Shares Senator Tom Cotton's Phone Number on Twitter

Miley Cyrus has been among the most vocal celebrities rallying against Indiana’s controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). After calling Indiana Governor Mike Pence an “asshole” on Instagram, the Bangerz singer has now taken aim at Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton after the Republican made some questionable comments about LGBT rights on television…. Source: RollingStone Link: Miley Cyrus […]