Archive | July, 2016

Kaskade Remembers Fan Who Fell to Death at Grand Canyon

Colleen Burns, the 35-year-old Orlando, Florida tourist who fell to her death at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Friday July 8th, was mourned by her musical hero Kaskade. The DJ-producer posted an Instagram photo of him and Burns with a lengthy caption about what her early support meant to him. “Colleen showed up… Source: RollingStone Link: Kaskade […]

Watch Banks' Defiant 'F–k With Myself' Video

Banks is back with a titillating performance in the new video for “Fuck With Myself,” the first offering from her new, as-yet-untitled album. The video finds the pop singer taking the theme of the song to surreal extremes, exploring both self-love and self-hate as she sings to a life-like bust of her head. She caresses, hits, smears… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Eli Young Band on New Album's Wide-Open Doors

Eli Young Band members faced a welcomed dilemma when making their upcoming album: “We were writing some of the best stuff we’ve ever written and were being sent some of the best stuff we’ve ever been sent,” lead singer Mike Eli tells Rolling Stone Country. “It really felt good because… Source: RollingStone Link: Eli Young […]

New Marvin Gaye Doc Features Unseen Footage

A new documentary will explore the making of Marvin Gaye’s seminal 1971 album, What’s Going On, Variety reports. Marvin, What’s Going On? goes into production this year and will include contributions from Gaye’s three children and former wife, Janis. The film marks the first time the late singer’s family has lent their support to… Source: RollingStone Link: New […]

Fat Joe, Remy Ma on Their Surprise Throwback Hit

The favored contender for New York City’s 2016 summer anthem is “Panda,” the first hit by 19-year-old Brooklyn rapper Desiigner. Surprisingly, his principal competition comes from Fat Joe and Remy Ma, veterans who joined forces on “All the Way Up.” Though their song is conscious of NYC’s rap history, it’s… Source: RollingStone Link: Fat Joe, […]

Garth Brooks Previews Unprecedented New Video Series

“The cool thing about social media is getting to share the life you’ve given me right back with you,” Garth Brooks told hundreds of thousands of fans Monday night via a Facebook Live chat. The country superstar, who joined Facebook, Twitter and Instagram less than two years ago, is making up… Source: RollingStone Link: Garth […]

Jamie Lidell Previews New Album With Stirring Song 'Walk Right Back'

Jamie Lidell has released a sparse, soulful new song, “Walk Right Back,” the first from his upcoming album, Building a Beginning, out October 14th via the British musician’s own Jajulin Records. “Walk Right Back” is available on Spotify and iTunes, and finds Lidell deftly guiding a song that seems moments from stumbling away… Source: RollingStone Link: Jamie […]

Erykah Badu Donates Detroit Concert Proceeds to Rape Kit Project

Erykah Badu is lending a hand to help a Detroit organization identify rape victims and criminals. Partnering with event management company The Right Productions, Badu is donating some of the proceeds from her August 12th concert at Detroit’s Chene Park Amphitheater to the African American 490 Challenge.  The initiative takes its name from the cost of completing a… Source: RollingStone Link: Erykah […]

Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson: Our Life in 15 Songs

It’s been more than 40 years since Heart recorded Dreamboat Annie, the debut album that launched the hard-rock act to stardom on the strength of hits like “Magic Man” and “Crazy on You.” And the Seattle-area band, still led by sisters Ann (vocals) and Nancy (guitar) Wilson, is showing no signs of… Source: RollingStone Link: Heart's Ann […]