Archive | August, 2015

Run the Jewels on Ferguson: 'Riots Work'

With the anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Brown approaching on August 9th, Run the Jewels opened up about Ferguson, Missouri in a new interview. Introducing themselves as “your fantasy utopian representation of race relations in the world,” El-P and Killer Mike tell the BBC about their experience performing near St…. Source: RollingStone Link: Run the […]

Watch Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear's Vintage 'Silent Movies' Video

Kansas City mother-son duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear have been riding a wave of buzz since the may release of their debut album Skeleton Crew. Now, the group has released a vintage-feeling video via Apple Music to accompany their catchy single, “Silent Movies.” The track is off the Kansas City pair’s… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Madisen […]

Watch Metallica Rock Lollapalooza With Three Crushing Songs

Metallica returned to the Lollapalooza stage for the first time in nearly two decades this past weekend to play a crushing set that Rolling Stone declared the fest’s “Best Return.” Red Bull TV captured three tunes from the group’s headlining set – “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Wherever I May… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Metallica […]

Busta Rhymes Arrested for Throwing Protein Drink

Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly throwing a protein drink at a gym employee’s head during an incident at a New York City gym on Wednesday night. Rhymes was released from custody early Thursday morning and ordered to appear in court on November 6th. The victim’s head was cut… Source: RollingStone Link: Busta Rhymes […]

See the Smithsonian's Slayer and Thrash-Metal Mini-Doc

A new mini-documentary by the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History examines the origins of thrash metal and, more specifically, Slayer. Although the six-minute clip, Slayer: The Origins of Thrash in San Francisco, is innately flawed (the thrashers formed in Los Angeles), it provides a look at how some… Source: RollingStone Link: See the […]

Elvis Presley Classics Get Orchestration on 'If I Can Dream'

Fourteen of Elvis Presley’s greatest vocal performances will be paired with new orchestral accompaniment on an upcoming collection titled If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. On the LP, classic tracks like “Love Me Tender” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love” will boast new arrangements courtesy… Source: RollingStone Link: Elvis Presley […]