Ironically, the first time the Peach Music Festival — founded by the Allman Brothers in 2012 — was held without its signature band in the lineup is the year the eclectic gathering found its identity. While Gregg Allman represented the seminal Southern-rock jam band at the fest on Friday night, it’s… Source: RollingStone Link: 13 Best […]
“Take It Easy” had only been out a few months in the summer of 1972. I was a big fan of the song, and was still in high school when the Eagles came to the San Diego Civic Theatre. They were the opening act on a bill with Procol Harum and… Source: RollingStone Link: Cameron Crowe […]
Twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso — A.K.A. Australian pop rock duo the Veronicas — took a lengthy break following the release of their 2007 sophomore LP, Hook Me Up. Last year, they returned catchier than ever with their self-titled third album, and the siblings recently performed a pair of new… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch the […]
For the third time in his meteoric career, Luke Bryan tops the multi-genre Billboard 200 album chart as Kill the Lights holds the Number One spot in its debut week. Perhaps even more significantly, Bryan’s chart berth prevents hip-hop icon Dr. Dre from claiming the pole position, although that album… Source: RollingStone Link: Luke Bryan […]
Stevie Wonder has extended his Songs in the Key of Life Performance Tour, adding 20 new North American dates scheduled from September 30th (Montreal) to November 24th (New York City’s Madison Square Garden). The R&B-soul legend’s acclaimed jaunt features a full performance of his Grammy-winning 1976 double-LP, Songs in the Key… Source: RollingStone Link: Stevie Wonder […]
“Kanye West: God & Monster” (The Overlook Press), by Mark Beaumont Source: Yahoo Music Link: Review: Book calls Kanye West music & pop culture changer
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: One of Korea’s most popular female MCs, a social-media sensation turned pop star, goth rock’s gravest new pleasure, a Blink-182-inspired party rapper and more. Source: RollingStone Link: 10 New Artists […]
Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot has been raising awareness of social injustices since 2011, often making headlines for their political lyrics and guerrilla-style activism. Several members of Pussy Riot, who are outspoken critics of Vladimir Putin, have been arrested and imprisoned for “hooliganism” in Russia, attracting widespread media attention for the group and the causes… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Pussy […]
“I heard about a whirlwind that’s coming ’round / It’s gonna carry off all that isn’t bound,” Tame Impala mastermind Kevin Parker sings on the electro-psych freak-out “Let It Happen.” The song’s nightmarish music video brings that lyric to life, depicting a nervous man’s plane ride into oblivion. The clip follows the protagonist… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
Pharrell premiered an unreleased N.E.R.D. track during his Sunday appearance on the “OTHERtone” Beats 1 Radio show, joined by rapper-producer/mega Pharrell fan Tyler, the Creator. The archival cut, “Locked Away,” finds Pharrell crooning about romance over a funky bassline, acoustic guitar and psychedelic blasts of synthesizer. “You make life worth living / You make… Source: RollingStone Link: Pharrell Premieres […]