Rapper Talib Kweli has surprise-released a new compilation of rare tracks, B-sides and previously unheard recordings. The 10-track Train of Thought: Lost Lyrics, Rare Releases & Beautiful B-Sides Vol. 1 features guest appearances from Kanye West, Killer Mike, Common, Consequence, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), along with production from West, Hi-Tek,… Source: RollingStone Link: Talib Kweli […]
The first ever farmers market at the Lamar Station Plaza in Lakewood will kick off today, July 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. This market will feature local produce from Miller Farms, food, music, arts & crafts, and family activities. The location of this plaza happens to be the parking lot of Casa Bonita. GOLDEN […]
Jason Isbell’s Something More Than Free album hits stores next week, bringing with it a tracklist that veers between the stripped-back acoustics of “If it Takes a Lifetime” and the electrified stomp of “Palmetto Rose.” On the title track, though, Isbell slows down the tempo and cranks up the imagery, spinning the story of… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Jason […]
“We were at the top of our game then,” Greg Errico, drummer of Sly and the Family Stone says of the group’s 1968 stand at New York’s infamous Fillmore East. “The band was just killing it. There were moments that made my hair stand up, where that stage lifted off like… Source: RollingStone Link: Sly & […]
Lil Wayne will launch his own hometown music festival, Lil WeezyAna Fest, this August in New Orleans, and while the lineup hasn’t been announced yet, one act has been revealed: The reunited Hot Boys, the Cash Money group that put Tha Carter III rapper on the map. As part of the… Source: RollingStone Link: Lil Wayne […]
The lawsuit also claims a contract breach in the way Tony Bennett’s music was used on PBS and an Earth, Wind & Fire song for the the 2012 film “The Intouchables.” Source: Yahoo Music Link: Sony Music Sued By Guild Over Use of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston Songs
In 2012, Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe was arrested in the Czech Republic and charged with manslaughter for allegedly pushing 19-year-old Daniel Nosek offstage at a show two year prior and causing injuries that led to the fan’s death. Blythe was held in Prague’s decrepit Pankrác Prison until finally being released on bail… Source: RollingStone Link: Lamb of […]
Dustin Lynch’s first Number One song is now his second platinum-seller. “Where It’s At,” the lead single from the country star’s 2014 album of the same name was given the RIAA’s heavy metal certification this week, joining “Cowboys and Angels” as the two million-selling hits on his résumé. With its gleaming… Source: RollingStone Link: Dustin […]
One night after bringing an entire U2 tribute band onstage to perform “Desire,” Bono plucked a young woman named Stephanie from the audience at Toronto’s Air Canada Center Tuesday night and let her play acoustic guitar on “Angel of Harlem.” It’s almost unheard of for a fan to get a second… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch U2 […]
London duo Ultimate Painting’s second LP isn’t due until August — Green Lanes arrives August 7th on Trouble in Mind — but James Hoare and Jack Cooper have already put out one of Rob Sheffield’s favorite songs of the year so far. And they’re ready to submit another track for consideration: “(I’ve… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Ultimate […]