Though Grouplove's third album Big Mess bursts with joyous, anthemic hooks, its creation was fraught with change and confusion. Vocalist and keyboardist Hannah Hooper explains that it started when Grouplove wrapped up a nonstop tour for their last album, 2013's Spreading Rumours, and returned to L.A. to find their home in shambles.&quThis article originally appeared […]
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A new organization is in the works with three Swedish songwriters at the helm, who hope to educate musicians around the globe about their rights, reports Billboard. Swedish record producer Max Martin, ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and songwriter Niclas Molinder have created Music Rights Awareness to offer a grassroots approach to advocacy. With their first project […]
Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like The White Stripes, Pixies, and Sia, plus brand new streaming music from Grandaddy, Green Day, Against Me, Kings of Leon, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic Source: […]
Strokes' bassist Nikolai Fraiture is stepping into the lead singer role with his side project, Summer Moon, which is releasing their official debut single. "With You Tonight" features an expressive bass line, bright guitars and Fraiture's restrained vocals.This track initially surfaced This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Strokes’ Bassist Sing With New Band Summer […]
Norah Jones has unveiled her new lyric video for "Flipside," one of the more politically minded tracks on the singer's upcoming LP Day Breaks."I was really affeThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Norah Jones’ Powerful, Political ‘Flipside’ Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Norah Jones' Powerful, Political 'Flipside'
Major Lazer showcased their European tour with a black-and-white, live video for their single "Cold Water." The clip features a brief appearance from the song's Danish vocalist, MØ.The EDM trio capture the tour from backstage life to electrifying live performances. Though This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Major Lazer’s European Tour Diary in ‘Cold […]
Bruce Springsteen will make a series of "special appearances" this fall to support the release of his new autobiography, Born to Run. He announced the dates Monday on his website. His book hits This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Bruce Springsteen Plans Special ‘Born to Run’ Book Tour Appearances Source: RollingStone Link: Bruce Springsteen Plans Special 'Born […]
Historic instrument company D'Addario announced plans to host a benefit show in Brooklyn, New York on September 22nd. The event, Music Makes You, provided by charity arm the D'Addario Foundation, will donate funds to music education programs serving underprivileged children.This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Karen O, Blake Mills, Kaki King Set for D’Addario Foundation Benefit Concert Source: […]
Two years ago, David Crosby took to Twitter to gush about his new favorite band. "Snarky Puppy is quite possibly the most advanced band in the world," he wrote. "Certainly the best I've heard/seen." His bassist KeviThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: David Crosby Talks Solo Rebirth, End of CSN Source: RollingStone Link: David Crosby Talks […]