If someone had told David Nail last year that he’d be spending his time off the road in 2015 working on his fourth studio album, he wouldn’t have believed it. “To be honest, I had no intentions of making a record at this point in the year,” the singer-songwriter tells Rolling… Source: RollingStone Link: David […]
Once again, we talked to 10 of the hottest artists who are climbing the charts, breaking the Internet or just dominating our office stereos. This month: Kendrick Lamar’s saxman Kamasi Washington, burgeoning country star Kelsea Ballerini, speedy post-hardcore quartet Super Unison, Mali’s celebrated rock band Songhoy Blues and more. Source: RollingStone Link: 10 New Artists You Need to Know: […]
Boston-headquartered Converse Rubber Tracks announced Tuesday the global launch of their search to find the next generation of music sensations, which would span eight countries and four continents, providing the opportunity for aspiring musicians to record at 12 of music history's most venerable studios. The list of landmark studios includes the two Converse Rubber Tracks […]
The African music show will run in South Africa on Nelson Mandela’s birthday. Source: Yahoo Music Link: MTV Africa Music Awards Slated for July 18
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera and jam band Umphrey’s McGee have all contributed music to an app called WholeWorldBand, which allows users to create their own music by building around song stems uploaded by the artists. In Hawkins’ case, the drummer provided a video session that enables… Source: RollingStone Link: New App […]
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities have arrested a woman who danced in a racy music video that went viral on the internet and referred her to misdemeanor court for “inciting debauchery.” Source: Yahoo Music Link: Egyptian woman arrested over racy music video
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith received the “Livin’ the Dream” award at Little Kids Rock’s first ever Family Jam, raising over $85,000 to help provide music education for students. The Family Jam took place at Facebook’s headquarters last week, and Smith attended to accept the award created in honor of… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
Had there never been a lyricist named Bernie Taupin, it’s likely Elton John would not have become the global music icon he is today. That’s how Elton himself sees it, anyway. But the British-born Taupin, who celebrated his 65th birthday this month, not only transitioned from his upbringing in the… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: Bernie […]
A previously unreleased letter that George Harrison wrote to Atlanta DJ Paul Drew in May of 1966 reveals that the Beatles seriously contemplated recording at Stax in Memphis with producer Jim Stewart before the plan was derailed by financial issues. “We would all like it a lot,” Harrison wrote by hand, “but too many… Source: RollingStone Link: Read Previously […]
U2 recently embarked on their Innocence + Experience tour, and the band have already treated audiences in Vancouver, San Jose and Phoenix to remarkable visuals, incredible sound and unearthed fan favorites popping up in the setlist. For CBS Sunday Morning, U2 offered a look behind-the-scenes and backstage at their new tour, from under the stage… Source: RollingStone Link: U2 Give […]