Less than two weeks after Dead & Company conclude their summer tour, John Mayer will embark on a solo U.S. trek. The 27-date North American leg begins July 19th in Albany, New York and concludes September 13th and 14th with a two-night stand at Inglewood, California’s the Forum. Tickets for …
Read More »Counting Crows Finally Record Title Track to 'August and Everything After'
Two months ago, shortly after the conclusion of their European tour, Counting Crows entered London’s AIR studios and recorded “August and Everything After” with the London Studio Orchestra. That doesn’t mean they played their 1993 debut LP of the same name, but rather an outtake from the sessions that gave …
Read More »Lil Wayne's 'Don't Cry' Video is Rap's Latest Half-Hearted XXXTentacion Tribute
The music of XXXTentacion, the 20-year-old Florida rapper who was fatally shot in a robbery last June, surged on the U.S. music charts after his untimely death. As a result, other often better-known rappers have appeared to capitalize on the late songwriter’s buzz with so-called “tributes.”Lil Pump’s “Arms Around You” …
Read More »Cardi B Fires Back at Conservative Critics After Shutdown Slam
After slamming the government shutdown on social media, Cardi B took aim at her conservative critics who questioned whether the rapper should be politically involved. Cardi B’s shutdown rant drew criticism from Trump supporters like Fox News host Tomi Lahren, who tweeted at the rapper, “Looks like @iamcardib is the …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Extend Tour in Support of 'Thank You for Today'
Death Cab for Cutie will spend the summer on the road as the band continues to support their 2018 album Thank You for Today. After the band’s previously announced spring trek concludes with a two-night stand at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on April 15th and 16th, Death Cab for Cutie will …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Mandolin Orange, 'The Wolves'
North Carolina-based acoustic duo Mandolin Orange have spent the past decade quietly releasing sturdy collections of originals that blend bluegrass, soft-rock, folk and country. The group’s latest single, “The Wolves” — a preview of their upcoming album Tides of a Teardrop — Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz offer a compelling tale of finding …
Read More »R. Kelly Ordered to Allow Inspectors Inside Chicago Recording Studio
One week after Lifetime released the documentarySurviving R. Kelly and set off a renewed wave of public scrutiny into the singer’s alleged history of sexual abuse, a judge has granted an emergency motion allowing Chicago building instructors to access the recording studio featured in the docuseries. Chicago’s buildings department will …
Read More »'Sopranos' Cast Remembers James Gandolfini During 20th Anniversary Reunion
The cast of The Sopranos remembered their auditions, original reactions to the show, working with late star James Gandolfini and more in a special interview on Today to mark 20th anniversary of the show’s premiere. The interview featured 13 members of The Sopranos cast, including Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael …
Read More »Watch Kanye West Turn Sunday Service Into His Own Mini-Concert
If there is any silver lining to “dragon energy”-eraKanye West,it’s that continued to blend gospel, rap and R&B into moving, robust arrangements. On Sunday, West decided to turn a Church service into a mini-concert by adding a choir and gospel elements to recent songs from ye, Kids See Ghosts and …
Read More »'David Bowie Is' Mobile App Taps Gary Oldman for Narration
Gary Oldman, Oscar-winning actor and David Bowie‘s close friend and collaborator, will provide narration for the upcoming David Bowie Is mobile app, a digital adaptation of the touring museum exhibition honoring the late musician. The Augmented Reality edition, available on iOS and Android, is out January 8th –which would have …
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