Raphaelle Standell maps the often-vast gaps between love and sex — see Braids’ 2011 standout “Lemonade” and the object lesson on her Canadian art-rock crew’s excellent third LP, Miniskirt, a jeweled time bomb staring down child abuse, eating disorders and slut-shame culture. The music is sensual and surprising, with echoes of… Source: RollingStone Link: Deep in […]
New films starring Kristen Wiig, Elizabeth Banks and Michael Fassbender will also be available the same day they hit theaters. Source: Yahoo Music Link: New Movies, TV on iTunes in May: 'Fifty Shades,' 'The DUFF,' 'Ray Donovan' Season 2 and More
Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer — violated a collective bargaining agreement that music for Hollywood films would be produced in the United States or Canada. "The disregard for the livelihood of professional musicians by these companies has to stop," said Ray Hair, president of the 80,000-strong American Federation of Musicians of the United States […]
Randy Houser blasts through an action-packed adventure in his brand new single “We Went,” the first taste of his upcoming fourth studio album. Rolling Stone Country is exclusively premiering the track today. The follow up to last year’s Top 5 hit “Like a Cowboy” — literally and in spirit — “We Went”… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear […]
Nate Ruess of fun. has shared the frenzied, multi-suite epic “AhHa,” the opening track off his upcoming debut solo album Grand Romantic. The single’s opening salvo is reminiscent of Ruess’ foot-stomping, Queen-inspired fun. works, but the track soon blossoms into a touching tale about breaking free, struggling with depression and finding salvation… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Nate […]
Our guide to this week's album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Sia, Killer Mike, and Brandon Flowers, plus brand new streaming music from the likes of Mac McCaughan, Chemical Brothers, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic Source: Yahoo Music Link: Music […]
Pete Townshend reaches grandiose heights with his orchestral remake of Quadrophenia anthem “Love Reign O’er Me.” The new video is the first sample of the songwriter’s upcoming Classic Quadrophenia project, a symphonic rendering of the Who’s legendary 1973 rock opera. British tenor Alfie Boe channels the explosive angst of Roger Daltrey… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear […]
The big inspiration for Lady Antebellum’s upcoming Wheels Up Tour? A certain British rock band with a penchant for lasers. “We refer to Coldplay a lot,” said Hillary Scott, talking to reporters after the trio gave a short preview of what their show will sound like (big hits) and look like… Source: RollingStone Link: Lady […]
Billy Corgan has recently hinted at the demise of the Smashing Pumpkins, and if the Siamese Dream really is winding down, the frontman has already found a new line of work: Senior Producer, Creative and Talent Development for TNA Wrestling. Corgan will begin his new role effective immediately. As part of his job,… Source: RollingStone Link: Billy Corgan […]
For its first three minutes, Brandon Flowers’ clip for “Lonely Town” is retro-leaning fun, as a young woman dances around her house while listening to the singer’s shimmering synth-pop jam on her Walkman. But things take a creepy turn in the final stretch, as the camera zooms out to inhabit… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Brandon […]