Archive | June, 2015

Ubisoft blends action, music in video game lineup

Ubisoft has mixed carnage, humor and music in a powerhouse lineup of video games making debuts at an Electronic Entertainment Expo extravaganza in Los Angeles. "South Park" co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker said the sequel to the game "Stick of Truth" was a chance to get the game that features "South Park" characters "right" […]

Music Monday (6/15): This Week's New Albums + Videos

Our guide to this week's album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like Death Cab for Cutie and Bjork, plus brand new streaming music from the likes of Beck, Desaparecidos, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic Source: Yahoo Music Link: Music Monday (6/15): […]

Conor Oberst's Desaparecidos Streaming Punk-Tinged New LP

Conor Oberst reunited with his former punk band Desaparecidos for this year’s Payola, the quintet’s first album in 13 years. The LP is out June 23rd via Epitaph Records, and it’s streaming in full now at NPR. Payola is defined by the trademark warbled vocals and revelatory lyrics Oberst utilizes with Bright Eyes… Source: RollingStone Link: Conor […]

James Murphy Begins New 'Subway Symphony' Campaign

Though NYC’s MTA is being unsupportive, James Murphy has found a partner in Heineken and its Open Your City campaign that aims to make legendary cities even better. Together, Murphy and Heineken hope to launch a grassroots campaign to present to the MTA by the end of the year. “Subway Symphony… Source: RollingStone Link: James […]

Sturgill Simpson Plots Fall Headlining Tour

Fresh off of a flaming Bonnaroo set this weekend, Sturgill Simpson will follow his summer festival rounds with a full tour this fall, hitting venues from New York City’s Beacon Theatre to Philadelphia’s Tower Theatre. If his set on the Farm in Manchester, Tennessee, was any indication, expect Simpson to… Source: RollingStone Link: Sturgill Simpson […]

Miley Cyrus Launches 'InstaPride' Campaign to Honor Transgender People

Miley Cyrus has launched a new campaign to help promote her Happy Hippie Foundation. The singer and philanthropist is partnering with Instagram on ‘InstaPride,’ which will celebrate transgender and “gender expansive” individuals on the photo sharing app. InstaPride launched Monday on the platform with 19-year-old film student Leo Sheng, who has been… Source: RollingStone Link: Miley […]

30 Best Things We Saw at CMA Music Fest 2015

Almost 88,000 people — from all 50 states and 20 foreign countries — attended CMA Music Fest this year, soaking in the sounds of everyone from unsigned acts to platinum-selling superstars. It was four days full of sweat (and booze)-soaked musical ecstasy, as fans were treated to round-the-clock music and… Source: RollingStone Link: 30 Best […]