Mexico and the music world on Monday mourned the death of legendary singer Juan Gabriel, who touched millions with wrenching ballads of love and loneliness as he rose from the rough streets of Ciudad Juarez to a world stage. The singer, known as the "Divo of Juarez," died of a heart attack Sunday at his […]
"Doubled like a couple, we stood/ Stood out in the light/ Clutching each other like/ Knuckles turned white," Tegan and Sara sing on synth-pop ballad "White Knuckles." A pair of interpretive dancers bring those lyrics to life in the clip's minimalist, black-and-white video directed by Minister Akins.<This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Tegan and […]
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 Avalanches, DJ Shadow, and Underworld, plus brand new streaming music from Bon Iver, Wilco, American Football, Empire of the Sun, and more. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at Metacritic […]
The music industry paid tribute Monday to legendary Mexican showman Juan Gabriel, who died in California at the age of 66 after selling tens of millions of records. Mexico's top selling singer-songwriter, he was adored throughout Latin America, Spain and Hispanic communities in the United States for his heartfelt ballads and joyous mariachi tunes. Juan […]
After giving the Gold Coast a hip and expensive steakhouse in Maple & Ash, Brian O’Connor is eyeing River North and Italian food next. Over the spring, O’Connor quietly exited Maple & Ash—where he was managing partner—to focus on his own restaurant group. O’Connor’s not ready to share details, but the first of these projects […]
Beyoncé electrified an otherwise subdued MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night with her 15-minute medley of tracks from her latest "visual album," Lemonade. But former New YThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Rudy Giuliani: I’ve Saved More Black Lives Than Beyonce Source: RollingStone Link: Rudy Giuliani: I've Saved More Black Lives Than Beyonce
The 33rd annual MTV Video Music Awards are always an opportunity for WTF moments. With all the memorable performances during the VMAs, Beyoncé, Rihanna and Kanye West were the clear winners of the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, with their collective presence breathing life into an epic, nearly three-hour show that managed to feel both […]
"I hope you find someone to lose someday," Jeff Tweedy croons on Wilco's folksy new track, a highlight from the band's upcoming 10th studio album, Schmilco. "Someone to Lose" finds Tweedy strumming a faint acoustic guitar, backed by a woozy bassline and minimal drums. Distorted, snarling electric This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Wilco’s […]
This year, the VMAs returned to New York City for a homecoming at Madison Square Garden. As with all awards shows, though, the perfectly manicured glam you see on television isn't the whole story – there are make-up touch-ups, visual gaffes and, most importantly, a crew of dudes swiftly mopping up the stage between the […]
Jerry Garcia's musical legacy will be remembered at a pair of all-star tribute concerts set for two back-to-back nights in October. Following 2015's Dear Jerry show This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Warren Haynes, Avett Brothers Set for All-Star Jerry Garcia Tribute Gigs Source: RollingStone Link: Warren Haynes, Avett Brothers Set for All-Star Jerry Garcia […]