Archive | March, 2016

Watch the Cadillac Three's London Postcard 'Graffiti'

The Cadillac Three were still wrapping up a U.K. tour when “Graffiti” hit the airwaves in late January, bringing with it a punchy, polished makeover of the band’s swampy country-rock. Before flying back to Nashville, the group took to the backstreets of East London, whose spray-painted walls provided an appropriate… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch the […]

Over two thirds of smartphone owners are music streamers

According to new Parks Associates research published Wednesday, when it comes to digital relaxation, listening to music via a smartphone tops all other entertainment uses. In the US, where the research was conducted, 68 percent of smartphone owners now listen to music everyday via a streaming service. In term of numbers, watching short video clips […]

Paul McCartney Plots Opening Dates of 'One on One' Tour

Paul McCartney has announced the first seven dates of his upcoming “One on One” tour, which kicks off April 13th in Fresno, California. Tickets will go on sale March 14th at 10 a.m. local time; a pre-sale for American Express Card members will run Thursday, March 10th at a.m. through… Source: RollingStone Link: Paul McCartney […]

Ray LaMontagne on 'Magical' New LP With Jim James

Ray LaMontagne is perfectly content being an outsider from the world of popular music, living in a 19th-century farmhouse in the Berkshires, driving old cars and spending his days laboring away on his ethereal music. So LaMontagne had no hesitation about releasing the noncommercial Ouroboros, a winding collection with echoes of Pink Floyd, consisting of two 20-minute tracks as a… Source: RollingStone Link: Ray LaMontagne […]

Hear Jamie Floyd's Empowering 'Casino'

Since gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931, casinos have sprung up throughout the U.S. and country songs referencing various forms of wagering have followed that trend, from “Ace in the Hole” by George Strait and Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” to Faith Hill’s “Let’s Go to Vegas.” The latest to… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Jamie […]

Spring Music Preview: 30+ Notable Upcoming Albums

Preview over 30 noteworthy albums scheduled for release in the coming weeks, including new LPs from PJ Harvey, Deftones, M83, Weezer, Underworld, The Field, Gwen Stefani, Parquet Courts, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic Source: Yahoo Music Link: Spring Music Preview: 30+ Notable Upcoming Albums

British PM David Cameron calls Beatles producer George Martin 'a giant of music' after Ringo Starr tweets that Martin will be missed

LONDON (AP) — British PM David Cameron calls Beatles producer George Martin ‘a giant of music’ after Ringo Starr tweets that Martin will be missed. Source: Yahoo Music Link: British PM David Cameron calls Beatles producer George Martin 'a giant of music' after Ringo Starr tweets that Martin will be missed