Interpol’s fourth LP 2010’s self-titled debuted after founding bassist Carlos Dengler left the band and when promotion came to a close the remaining trio spent a few years apart Paul Banks put out a series of solo releases (including one under the moniker Julian Plenti) drummer Sam Fogarino made a record…
In honor of Mr Beck Hansen’s 44th birthday earlier this week we look back to 1997 when he appeared at the Farm Aid benefit alongside John Mellencamp Neil Young John Fogerty Dave Matthews and the Allman Brothers Beck’s ‘Morning Phase’ and the 45 Best Albums of 2014 So Far At the time…
The Sound of Music Live starring Carrie Underwood in the lead role of Maria was nominated for four Emmy awards Thursday Outstanding Music Direction Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Technical Direction Camerawork Video Control for a Miniseries Movie or a Special Emmys 2014 ‘Breaking…
In a loose lengthy and at times emotional press conference this morning in Nashville Garth Brooks confirmed his expected comeback announcing a new album and world tour While the bulk of the information shared was kept intentionally vague Brooks said he has partnered with Sony Music’s RCA Records to distribute…
In March 1990 the Grateful Dead teamed up with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis for a concert at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum where they jammed together for most of the set One standout from that set is the group’s funky 14-minute take on “Estimated Prophet” the lead track on the Dead’s…
“Who are you going to blame the star of the game or the no-name girl in the freshman class?” Canadian singing sensation Kira Isabella sings in “Quarterback” a song about a young girl who loses her virginity – and her dignity – at the hands of a football player who…
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has credited Iggy Pop and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee with helping him stay sober in a new interview with Kerrang! (via NME) Years of heavy drinking caught up with Whibley earlier this year when his liver and kidneys collapsed leaving him hospitalized for a…
Sunny Sweeney titled her upcoming third album Provoked in part because the rocky road to its completion has provoked so many emotions within her Those emotions have been laid bare and stripped of any shred of pretense throughout the 13-song collection that’s more raw and honest than anything you’re likely…
Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way detailed the heavy British influences of his forthcoming solo debut in an interview with NME saying he was inspired by a litany of UK groups from Britpop era bands like Blur and Pulp to post-punk outfits like Wire and Gang of Four Find Out Where My…
The Vines are staging a major comeback releasing a brand new video for “Metal Zone” — the vicious first single from their upcoming double album Wicked Nature — and offering three new songs as an instant download to those who donate approximately $9 or more to the band’s PledgeMusic page See The…
