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Frank Sinatra Centennial Celebration to Feature New Collections, Documentary

Bob Dylan’s Shadows in the Night isn’t the only celebration of Frank Sinatra’s music that will arrive in 2015: To commemorate what would have been Sinatra’s 100th birthday on December 12th, the Sinatra family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises have planned a multimedia event called “Sinatra 100” that will focus on the… Source: RollingStone Link: Frank Sinatra […]

Despite free album furor, U2 tops iTunes listening

U2 faced such a backlash over its free album that the band apologized, but the Irish superstars claimed vindication Tuesday as research showed its music dominated iTunes listening. U2's "Songs of Innocence" was automatically sent to the world's half billion iTunes customers as a promotion for the new iPhone 6, leading to so many complaints […]

Why Country Radio Still Matters

In Luke Bryan’s 2014 smash “Play It Again,” magic happens when a girl’s favorite hit of the day drifts across the airwaves and out of pickup truck speakers on a breathless Georgia summer night. Bryan’s been waiting all evening to make his move, and his tan-legged crush has been waiting just… Source: RollingStone Link: Why Country […]

Flashback: Garth Brooks Duets With Billy Joel at Final Shea Stadium Show

In spite of his domination of the country charts over the past two decades, Garth Brooks has consistently worn his Seventies rock influences on his sleeve. Whether covering Aerosmith’s “The Fever” or paying homage to “American Pie” writer Don McLean onstage at Central Park in 1997, Brooks has made no… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: Garth […]

Best Coast Detail New Album, Celebrate 'California Nights' in Hazy Video

Through a short teaser video, Best Coast had previously confirmed the title of their new album California Nights as well as a May 5th release date. Along with a dreamlike new video for the titular first single, the duo have unveiled even more details, including a track listing, tour dates and the inspiration behind… Source: RollingStone Link: Best Coast […]

Rihanna Looks 'Towards the Sun' in New Song for Animated Film

Prior to the release of DreamWorks’ Home, the animated film’s star Rihanna has released the first song off the soundtrack. Titled “Towards the Sun,” the track showcases the singer’s falsetto on the epic, empowering pop tune. Listen below.  Home, due in theaters March 27th, is a 3D animated comedy featuring vocal talents from Rihanna… Source: RollingStone Link: Rihanna […]

Alt-J Reveal 'Dark and Sad' 'Pusher' Video

Alt-J have revealed the gloomy new video for “Pusher,” the latest single off the band’s This Is All Yours, one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2014. Based on a concept by Alt-J frontman Joe Newman and brought to life by Division Paris and director Thomas Rhazi, the video features… Source: RollingStone Link: Alt-J Reveal […]

Watch Steve Earle Bring His 'Lover' to 'Letterman'

Steve Earle made his final appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman Monday night, performing “You’re the Best Lover That I Ever Had” — a stomping, steaming slab of juke joint blues from the recently released Terraplane. The gig arrived nearly 26 years to the date after Earle’s first visit… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]