Fresh off My Morning Jacket’s new album The Waterfall and helping to serve as Roger Waters’ backing band at Newport Folk Festival, Jim James is back with a surprise new solo track titled “Take Care of You.” The heartfelt, spirited song appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming drama No Escape. The film,… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear […]
Earlier this week, Matisyahu was kicked off the lineup for Spain’s Rototom Sunsplash festival after the Jewish-American reggae artist failed to respond to their requests to appear in a video endorsing Palestine. But after facing criticism from Spain’s foreign ministry, the fest’s organizers issued a statement admitting their “mistake” and… Source: RollingStone Link: Matisyahu Agrees […]
Dr. Dre has formally apologized for some instances of violence against women that have come back into the spotlight following the release of the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton. While not addressing the specific incidents – his 1991 assault on journalist “Dee” Barnes as well as scathing accusations from ex-girlfriend Michel’le – the… Source: RollingStone Link: Dr. Dre […]
We began the week with the sordid tale of Rihanna and Matt Barnes’ Dategate, and despite RiRi’s wishes, we’re still talking about it as the week comes to a close. For those keeping score at home: First, Barnes – or “sources” close to the NBA tough guy – told TMZ he’d… Source: RollingStone Link: Matt […]
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has teamed with director Paul Thomas Anderson for a new documentary titled Junun, which follows the guitarist’s journey to India to record a new LP with Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur and regional musicians. Junun, filmed in Rajasthan in northwest India during the month-long recording session, will have… Source: RollingStone Link: Jonny Greenwood, […]
It’s a little after 11:00 am on a Tuesday, and Kip Moore is sitting at a table in the back of a chicken restaurant called Party Fowl near downtown Nashville, sipping a glass of water and thumping out the bassline to the Temptations’ “My Girl” on his inky denim-covered leg. He… Source: RollingStone Link: Kip […]
In Jerrod Niemann’s new video for “Blue Bandana,” the first single from his upcoming fourth major-label album, the story of a festival-hopping beauty with a gypsy spirit comes to life. Niemann has said fans can expect the new album to lean toward the organic, acoustic side of country, and “Blue Bandana”… Source: RollingStone Link: See […]
Duran Duran get philosophical on new electro-pop ballad “What Are the Chances,” as singer Simon Le Bon ponders the mysteries of fate. “Playing with your life – or is it destiny? – which sets you on a path,” he sings over skittering digital hi-hats and synth pads. “Is it out of… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Duran […]
Tony Bennett has teamed with jazz pianist Bill Charlap for a new album, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, which celebrates the title composer’s catalog of pop and musical theater tunes. The LP, out September 25th via RPM/Columbia Records, is available for pre-order at Amazon and iTunes. The prolific Kern,… Source: RollingStone Link: Tony […]
One of the world’s greatest living songwriters has been added to the already stellar lineup for New York’s All for the Hall concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Twelve-time Grammy winner Paul Simon will join previously announced performers Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill and Emmylou… Source: RollingStone Link: Paul Simon […]