California alt-rock stalwarts Cracker explore both the punk and country sides to their sound on the double LP Berkeley to Bakersfield. One of the highlights of the project — that is quickly becoming a live favorite, judging by a recent performance at City Winery in Nashville — is “California Country…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Cracker's […]
If you’ve ever spent time scrolling through a YouTube comments section, you know that even a seemingly innocuous viral video can inspire angry and idiotic rants. But now, thanks to the Decemberists, Internet stupidity sounds a lot sweeter. The band dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday to promote their new studio…… Source: RollingStone Link: The Decemberists […]
The Black Keys have been forced to cancel their upcoming European tour after drummer Patrick Carney sustained a serious shoulder injury in early January. “We are very sorry to have to cancel our upcoming performances through March 10th. Patrick needs time to heal,” the band said in a statement. “We thank all…… Source: RollingStone Link: Black Keys […]
Mario Batali welcomes Jane’s Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell into the kitchen in this exclusive new clip from the popular chef’s upcoming web series, Feedback Kitchen. The new Dailymotion show finds Batali clinking glasses and talking about the creative process with a number of musicians, then serving up a special dish inspired…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Perry […]
Salzburg's annual Mozart Week has something new this year. Along with the usual performances of music by Austria's most famous composer, it's got a ballet. Led by the French horse choreographer Bartabas — the only name he uses — they improvised circular ballet movements to the music of Mozart. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Salzburg's Mozart […]
“Love Me Like You Do” will feature on the soundtrack to the film, which will be released on Valentine’s Day. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Ellie Goulding Reveals New 'Fifty Shades' Footage in Music Video
The lawsuits have the potential of wiping out much older music from the Internet. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Sony, Google, Apple Hit With Lawsuits Over Pre-1972 Music
Cheating songs are nothing new in country music, but it’s rare that they’re told from the perspective of the woman — as the one doing the cheating. Nashville by-way-of-Brooklyn country artist Michaela Anne chooses that less common approach in her new ballad “The Haunting.” Check out the video premiere above. “‘The…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
The third annual Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Michigan, boasts a who’s-who list of country stars. Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will headline the three-day event, set for July 17th — 19th on the grounds of the Michigan International Speedway. Also on the bill are Frankie Ballard, Kristian…… Source: RollingStone Link: Carrie […]
Onetime Negativland member Ian Allen died on January 17th, a result of infections and complications following heart-valve replacement surgery at a hospital in Sanford, California. He was 56. The band reported the news on its Facebook page. A member during their 1983 album A Big 10-8 Place, Allen was part of the…… Source: RollingStone Link: Ian […]