Less than a month after his death, the family of A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, has released a new video featuring the full version of “Nutshell,” a track the rapper teased with a snippet last year. Produced by J. Dilla, “Nutshell” finds Phife delivering a quintessential clinic in wordplay, constructing… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear […]
Hard-rock legends Deep Purple will join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2016 class this Friday, April 8th at Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center, although two current band members – guitarist Steve Morse and keyboardist Don Airey – will not be among the inductees honored at the ceremony. But there’s been a lot of… Source: RollingStone Link: 5 Things […]
Season four of Nashville is winding down with a dramatic finish slated for next month and another special guest star in the mix as iconic entertainer Elton John will play himself in the ABC series’ penultimate episode of the season. According to the Hollywood Reporter, John’s Nashville appearance — airing May… Source: RollingStone Link: Elton John […]
The major label claims that Rdio executives induced content licensing extensions with misrepresentations, statements and concealment of an impending bankruptcy. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Sony Music Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Rdio Executives Over Pandora Deal
American Idol paved the way for what a reality competition could be: a stellar, rotating cast of heartwarming contestants tethered by a charismatic crew of judges and a host. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell were an all-star team; Cowell was the cynic, Abdul the optimist and Jackson kept it… Source: RollingStone Link: Randy Jackson […]
Here's where to get a cocktail this year while you're in town for Coachella Source: Yahoo Music Link: 17 Places to Catch a Cocktail During Coachella, 2016 Edition
After 15 seasons of star-making performances, cringe-worthy auditions and more than a few singers who were, to quote original judge Randy Jackson, “a little pitchy, dawg,” American Idol signs off for good on Thursday, April 7th, following a three-part finale. For eight of the show’s 15 seasons, Idol was at… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: Tim […]
Schoolboy Q has returned with a gritty, noirish new video and single, establishing the character “Groovy Tony” and setting the tone for his as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2014’s Oxymoron. With both the single and the video, Q references his West Coast, gangsta-rap roots while establishing a menacing, Sin City-esque universe where “Groovy… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
Renowned singer-songwriter-musician Sarah Jarosz will launch an extensive 2016 tour in support of her new album Undercurrent, which is due out June 17th. The collection is Jarosz’s fourth full-length and was recorded with her longtime collaborator Gary Paczosa (Alison Krauss). The tour gets underway in Jarosz’s native Texas with a show… Source: RollingStone Link: Sarah […]
After struggling through a couple of very dark years when lead singer Layne Staley’s heroin addiction made any band activity virtually impossible, Alice In Chains briefly seemed to be in a good place when 1996 rolled around. After failing to tour in support of their 1995 self-titled album, they cut a… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: Alice […]