Archive | June, 2015

DJ giant Steve Aoki sees spiritual in dance music

As thousands of young people swayed and sweat under the sun to his beats, Steve Aoki raised his arms in joy and, to show his love, covered a lucky few with cakes he tossed from stage. Electronic dance music, or EDM, has grown exponentially in recent years and become central to major festivals. Source: Yahoo […]

Watch Alice in Chains', Soundgarden's Extended 'Singles' Performances

Cameron Crowe’s 1992 grunge-themed romantic comedy, Singles, featured brief clips of Seattle favorites Alice in Chains and Soundgarden performing in their prime. Thanks to the Blu-Ray version, released earlier this year, fans of the film and both bands can watch the full performances, which the film showed only briefly. Like the film itself,… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

David Bowie to Release Massive Box Set 'Five Years 1969-1973'

David Bowie has announced the first in a series of box sets to showcase his lengthy, diverse career. Five Years 1969-1973 will come out on September 25th via Parlophone and will be available on CD, vinyl and digitally. Five Years will be a comprehensive look at the singer’s early years and transition… Source: RollingStone Link: David […]

Google Play Music Launches Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Service

Google Play Music has launched a free, ad-supported version of its streaming service that allows users to browse a massive library of 30 million songs and listen to curated playlists for many occasions. The service is currently available online and as an app for iOS and Android devices. The playlists were compiled by “a… Source: RollingStone Link: Google […]

Peaches Enlists Kim Gordon, Feist, Butt Plug for New Album 'Rub'

Peaches, the queen of filthy electropunk, has enlisted Kim Gordon and Feist for her new album Rub, her first since 2009’s I Feel Cream. Set for release September 25th, Rub was recorded last year in Peaches’ Los Angeles garage studio with longtime collaborator Vice Cooler. The singer will embark on a North American tour beginning October… Source: RollingStone Link: Peaches […]

Google adds free ad-supported tier to music app in the US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Google is adding a free tier to its subscription streaming music service in the U.S., aiming to convert the millions of people who click on the Google Play Music app every month but turn away because they're prompted for payment information. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Google adds free ad-supported tier to […]

Google Play Music rolls out free version

Google's web-based music service has launched a free service which is supported by advertisments. The free version is launching in the US on the web from June 23rd, with Android and iOS editions to follow later in the week. "We hope you'll enjoy it so much that you'll consider subscribing to Google Play Music to […]