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Hear Torche's Sunny 'Loose Men' From Upcoming LP 'Restarter'

Florida sludge-pop crew Torche have are set to drop their fourth album, Restarter, on February 24th, and have been ramping up with a steady stream of music — including the slow crawling “Minions” and the bass-booming crush of “Annihilation Affair.” With a month to go before release date comes “Loose Men,” the most uptempo…… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Torche's […]

Gregg Allman Plots Nationwide Spring Tour

Gregg Allman recently wrapped up his first post-Allman Brothers Band solo tour, but the “Whipping Post” singer has already made plans to get back out on the road with a newly announced spring tour. While Allman’s January trek saw the rocker circling the southeastern United States, his next tour will travel from…… Source: RollingStone Link: Gregg Allman […]

Sam Smith on Tom Petty Settlement: 'Similarities' But 'Complete Coincidence'

Over the weekend, The Sun reported that Sam Smith had quietly and amicably settled a copyright dispute with Tom Petty over the likeness between Smith’s three-time Grammy-nominated “Stay With Me” and Petty’s Full Moon Fever hit “I Won’t Back Down,” co-written with ELO’s Jeff Lynne. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Smith’s reps have…… Source: RollingStone Link: Sam Smith […]

Hear Death Cab for Cutie's Psychedelic Single 'Black Sun'

Death Cab for Cutie get psychedelic on “Black Sun,” the first single from their upcoming eighth LP, Kintsugi. “How could something so fair be so cruel,” frontman Ben Gibbard sings over a churning bass riff and spiraling synths, “When this black sun revolved around you?” The indie-rock band premiered the track in a…… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Death […]

Hear Dave Grohl's 'Favorite New Drummer' on Sumac's Raging 'Blight's End Angel'

When Aaron Turner started writing music for what would become Sumac’s forthcoming debut album, The Deal, the singer-guitarist set out to create some of the heaviest songs of his career — which is saying a lot considering that his résumé already included pulverizing art-metal groups like Isis, Old Man Gloom,…… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Dave […]

Watch Blake Shelton Bring 'Red Red Redneck' Music to 'Saturday Night Live'

Country superstar Blake Shelton pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live last night, making his debut as both host and musical guest. Naturally, the singer/television personality combined his comedic and musical chops. As host, Shelton had more than a couple musical moments. He kept the audience in stitches with an appropriately…… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

All-Star Mad Season Tribute in Seattle Adds Three Mystery Guests

On January 30th, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their side project Mad Season’s lone LP Above with a unique performance alongside the Seattle Symphony. The event is called “Mad Season Sonic Evolution,” and fellow Seattle greats like Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell…… Source: RollingStone Link: All-Star Mad […]

Ed Sheeran Strips Down 'Don't,' Covers Don McLean on 'VH1 Storytellers'

VH1 Storytellers returned Saturday night after a lengthy hiatus with Ed Sheeran, who tested out the series’ new live format. The gig took place at Dublin, Ireland’s Whelan’s, an intimate venue handpicked by Sheeran as it was the place where he witnessed a life-changing Damien Rice concert at the age of…… Source: RollingStone Link: Ed Sheeran […]

Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Rihanna Team Up for 'FourFiveSeconds'

Three weeks after Paul McCartney and Kanye West released their surprise collaboration “Only One,” the duo have linked up with Rihanna for the soft, acoustic track “FourFiveSeconds.” The song is available at RihannaNow.com. “I think I’ve had enough,” sings Rihanna over the percussion-less, acoustic guitar-driven track. “I might get a little drunk / I say…… Source: RollingStone Link: Paul […]