Yeah Yeah Yeahs “On A Bit Of A Hiatus,” Says Karen O
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have remained surprisingly quiet as a group since releasing their album Mosquito last year. According to lead singer Karen O, that silence is set to continue for a … Read more
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The Replacements Release 24-Minute Jam
The Replacements reunion is in full swing, with both Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson hinting that they’d rather do more than just play their old hits for festival crowds. While … Read more
The Mavericks Fire Founding Member Over Drug Addiction
The Mavericks will be without founding member Robert Reynolds from this point forward. In an interview with Rolling Stone, current Mavericks Raul Malo, Paul Deakin, and Eddie Perez revealed that Reynolds … Read more
Joe Cocker Dead At 70
The BBC is reporting that rock/soul singer Joe Cocker has died at his home in Colorado. He was 70 years old. According to his agent Barrie Marshall, Cocker was suffering … Read more
Listen To A New Song From Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle released a stunning piece of work in the harrowing Single Mothers, but the album was only one half of a greater undertaking from the singer/songwriter. Earle will be … Read more
AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd: “I’m Going Back To Work”
In case you haven’t noticed, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is in a bit of trouble right now. Needless to say, the band have attempted to distance themselves from Rudd until … Read more
Producer John Fry Dead At 69
John Fry, the founder of Ardent Studios and producer who worked frequently with power-pop cult heroes Big Star, has died, according to a report in Memphis Commercial Appeal. He was 69 … Read more
Watch Foo Fighters Play On ‘The Tonight Show’
The Foo Fighters’ ambitious album/documentary project Sonic Highways wrapped its inaugural season on HBO a few weeks ago, but that doesn’t mean that Dave Grohl and company are just going to rest … Read more
George Harrison, Buddy Guy Nominated For Lifetime Achievement Grammys
Music legends George Harrison and Buddy Guy will be among the artists receiving Lifetime Achievement honors at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony. The Bee Gees, the Louvin’ Brothers, jazz saxophonist … Read more
Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton To Headline Big Barrel Country Festival
The organizers behind the Firefly Music Festival are following the lead of Coachella and are organizing their own country-focused spin-off fest. The Big Barrel Country Festival–the East Coast’s answer to … Read more
