Elmore’s Favorite Worst Band Names
We all know them–the bands with names that make us go, “Huh?” The random artists who come up on your Pandora or Spotify with the random punctuation, obsencity or obscure … Read more
We all know them–the bands with names that make us go, “Huh?” The random artists who come up on your Pandora or Spotify with the random punctuation, obsencity or obscure … Read more
The Pixies have just been announced as part of the headliners at Riot Fest 2013. The three-day punk, metal and alt-rock event will also feature the Replacements, Blink-182, Joan Jett … Read more
You can own rare footage of Elvis’ last concert—that is, if you have the money to shell out for it. The more than four-hour collection, which features 17 songs and … Read more
John Lydon, famously known as Johnny Rotten, will be honored by music rights organization BMI for his contributions to music. According to Reuters, the former Sex Pistols frontman will be … Read more
You’d better prepare to face the elements—Earth, Wind & Fire, that is. One of everybody’s favorite funk/soul/R&B/disco/everything you can think of groups is returning after an eight year break with … Read more
Mississippi blues singer and guitarist T-Model Ford died at his home in Greenville on Tuesday. He died of respiratory failure. Ford claimed to be 93 years old, but according to … Read more
Country superstar Alan Jackson is going to try his hand at bluegrass for his next album. Appropriately titled The Bluegrass Album, Jackson’s new record comes out on ACR (Alan’s Country Records) … Read more
For many, Moondance is Van Morrison’s best album, combining the pop appeal of his earliest work with some of the more complex jazz arrangements he crafted on Astral Weeks. It also features a … Read more
Every year, Canada honors their finest musicians with the Polaris Music Prize. This year’s shortlist was announced yesterday, and a good number of great artists are in consideration. Most of … Read more
Bob Dylan has made several acclaimed albums, but only one album in the singer’s considerable discography could really be considered notorious: Self Portrait, the 1970 album made after Dylan’s mysterious exile … Read more