Archive | February, 2016

Watch Flaming Lips' Eight-Song Tribute to David Bowie

Prior to the Flaming Lips’ pair of concerts this weekend at Aspen, Colorado’s Belly Up, the band announced that both shows would feature an “extended David Bowie” set dedicated to the rock legend. Wayne Coyne and company delivered on their promise at Friday and Saturday’s shows by performing an eight-song, 40-minute… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Flaming […]

Watch Eagles of Death Metal Return to Stage at Stockholm Concert

Exactly three months after the Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people including 89 people at the city’s Bataclan venue, Eagles of Death Metal returned to the stage Saturday for their first official concert since the November 13th tragedy. The group kicked off their new trek at Stockholm’s Debaser Medis, where… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Eagles […]

Watch Killer Mike Defend Beyonce's 'Formation' on 'Real Time'

Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike, a frequent guest of Real Time With Bill Maher, appeared on the show Friday to explain to viewers Beyoncé’s “Formation” video and subsequent Super Bowl 50 halftime show performance. Conservatives have attacked Beyoncé following the Super Bowl, with Rush Limbaugh calling “Formation” “representative of the cultural decay and… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Killer […]

'Blame Chance': Kanye West Explains 'Life of Pablo' Album Delay

Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo didn’t arrive as promised Friday, but the rapper said it was for a good reason: Chance the Rapper was in the studio doing some last-minute work on a song called “Waves,” which was left off the final and then reconfigured Pablo track lists. However, Chance fought for… Source: RollingStone Link: 'Blame Chance': […]

Surviving Doors, Alt-Rock Royalty Light Up L.A. Celebration for Ray Manzarek

“Is everybody in?” John Densmore of the Doors asked the crowd gathered Friday night at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Standing beside him was his old friend and musical partner, guitarist Robby Krieger, who added, “Let the ceremony begin.” The words were lifted from the band’s 1970 tune “Celebration of the… Source: RollingStone Link: Surviving […]

Arcade Fire's Win Butler Named MVP at NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

Arcade Fire’s Win Butler helped guide the Drake-coached Team Canada to victory at Friday night’s NBA Celebrity All-Star Game at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum, with the singer posting a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Following the game, Butler accepted the game’s MVP Award with a center-court interview where Butler… Source: RollingStone Link: Arcade Fire's […]

Watch Adele Debut '25' Songs at Intimate Pre-Grammy Concert

With Adele set to perform on the Grammys on February 15th – and with her 25 tour beginning in just over two weeks – the singer staged a warm-up show Friday for 2,000 lucky fans at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre. The pre-Grammy tune-up featured the live debut of 25’s “I Miss You,” as well… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Adele […]

Weekend Rock Question: What Is Beyonce's Best Song?

Beyoncé just made the world stop once again by dropping her surprise single “Formation” just one day ahead of her Super Bowl 50 appearance. Rumors are circulating that an album is set to follow the politically charged anthem and hat tip to her Southern upbringing, and her tour announcement added even… Source: RollingStone Link: Weekend Rock […]