The Northern Nights Music Festival has revealed the full roster for its 2016 instalment, with headliners including Gorgon City and GRiZ along with The Knocks, Troyboi, The Coup, Sugarbeats, Govinda and Lafa Taylor also confirmed. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Northern Nights Music Festival unveils 2016 line-up
Lenny Kravitz not only cites Prince as one of his biggest influences, but also one of his dearest friends. They met for the first time in 1990 right after Let Love Rule hit big and over the years have hung out all over the world, playing together at many late-night afterparties and Paisley Park jam… Source: RollingStone Link: Lenny Kravitz […]
His leading role on ABC’s Nashville is a full circle moment for Charles Esten — and a gig that combines his two career loves. The actor, who plays brooding musician Deacon Claybourne on the show, was actually singing before he was acting. He was the frontman of a band called… Source: RollingStone Link: Charles Esten […]
Babymetal’s fame surprises even them. The trio, a group of Japanese teens, became a viral sensation in 2014 with their heavily choreographed video for “Gimme Chocolate!!” – a song that showcased their glossy fusion of pop music and heavy metal. Since then, on various international tour dates including a run… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Babymetal […]
Graham Nash, "This Path Tonight" (Blue Castle Label/ADA) Source: Yahoo Music Link: Graham Nash looks back wistfully on a storied music career
After two weeks of rehearsals in Santa Monica, Ben Harper and his reunited band the Innocent Criminals were ready to share their new 11-song album, Call It What It Is, live on the road. Rolling Stone was there in late March as they ran through each song, including the furiously topical… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Ben […]
For some, writing songs is a means of catharsis — a way to exorcise past traumas and level the playing field in fights that were previously lopsided. Maddie & Tae’s new single “Sierra,” which has been part of the duo’s repertoire since it appeared alongside “Girl in a Country Song” on… Source: RollingStone Link: Maddie & […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Music created by inmates at one of South Carolina’s most dangerous prisons was making its way to the White House on Wednesday, thanks to a group of musicians affiliated with Carnegie Hall. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Music written by inmates to be performed at White House
His band “The Revolution” announced that it will reunite for some shows. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Prince's Music Gets a Second Life After His Death
Little Richard described 1988’s third annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony as a “beautiful reunion,” something he heard echoed by other attendees of the gala, which honored the Beatles, Supremes, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan and others. “Bruce said the same thing,” Richard told Rolling Stone. “Mick said… Source: RollingStone Link: See Rolling […]