Spotify Responds to Criticism from Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich
Spotify is standing up to criticism from Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich, who claim Spotify is “bad for new music.” In a statement made to Music Week, the music streaming … Read more
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Bowie Releasing “Valentine’s Day” Single
David Bowie will be hitting fans with the release of another single from his latest album, The Next Day. “Valentine’s Day” will arrive in the U.S. via ISO/Columbia on Aug.20. … Read more
Stranded Dave Matthews Hitchhikes with Fans to Show
Dave Matthews learned an important lesson last weekend: If you’re going to ride a bike to your show, you should probably have a cell phone on you in case your … Read more
Lester Chambers Assaulted During Performance
Soul legend Lester Chambers was assaulted onstage yesterday during the Russell City Hayward Blues Festival. According to a Facebook post by his son Dylan, Lester was attacked during a performance … Read more
J. Roddy Walston & The Business Release New Song
J. Roddy Walston & The Business (one of Elmore’s 11 To Watch from way back in 2011) are back with a taste of their upcoming album. You’ll have to wait … Read more
Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Kings of Leon to Headline 2013 Global Citizen…
Last fall, the first Global Citizen Festival kicked off in Central Park with headliners Neil Young, the Foo Fighters, the Black Keys, Band of Horses, John Legend and K’Naan. The … Read more
Morrissey Postpones South American Tour Due to Food Poisoning
Morrissey has just not had any luck this year. After encountering a string of medical problems (bleeding ulcer, Barrett’s esophagus, double pneumonia) that resulted in his cancelling show after show, … Read more
Randy Travis in Critical Condition After Stroke, Emergency Surgery
Country music star Randy Travis was hospitalized for congestive heart failure earlier this week and subsequently had to undergo emergency surgery yesterday to relieve pressure on his brain after he … Read more
Dave Grohl’s “Sound City” Certified Gold
Dave Grohl’s “Sound City” documentary, the drummer’s feature-length directorial debut that featured a full lineup of star-studded guests and stunning collaborations, has just gone gold. RIAA gold long-form video certification … Read more
Blind Boys of Alabama Announce New Album Produced By Justin Vernon
Gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama are returning with a new album this year. Titled I’ll Find A Way, the album comes out on October 1st on Sony Masterworks. For … Read more
