Elmore’s Favorite Concept Albums
Artists who have tackled the concept album were faced with a difficult task: finding a way to deliver a consistent, coherent story or set of themes or set of characters … Read more
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Pixies Release First New Song in Nine Years
Ever wonder what those grocery store bagboys do in their spare time? Apparently, they totally wreck houses. That’s what happens in the Pixies’ new video for “Bagboy,” the band’s first … Read more
Black Sabbath and Andrew W.K. Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Get ready for two kinds of crazy: Black Sabbath and Andrew W.K. will be joining forces on their upcoming U.S. tour. Black Sabbath will be touring in support of their … Read more
Stones Sign Publishing Deal with BMG
It’s been more than 40 years since the Rolling Stones have signed a publishing deal, but now the band has signed with BMG. No figures have been announced yet, but … Read more
Janis Joplin Musical Coming To Broadway
The New York Times reports that the long-touring Janis Joplin musical An Evening With Janis Joplin has found a permanent home on Broadway. Previews are expected to start at the Lyceum Theatre on … Read more
Pandora Responds To Pink Floyd’s Editorial
Representatives of music streaming service Pandora have responded to claims made by the surviving members of Pink Floyd in a recent USA Today editorial. In a statement issued to Business Insider, Pandora … Read more
R.I.P. Alan Myers of Devo
Alan Myers, a musician best known as the drummer for punk/new wave band Devo, has died following a battle with brain cancer. The news was first reported via Facebook from … Read more
Pink Floyd Slam Pandora Over Royalties
The surviving members of Pink Floyd have re-united to write an op-ed piece in USA Today slamming Pandora for allegedly cheating artists out of royalties. The members of the legendary prog-rock band … Read more
R.I.P. Chet Flippo
Oct., 21, 1943 Fort Worth, TX – June 19, 2013 Nashville, TN After serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War, Flippo entered the University of Texas, where he earned … Read more
Mumford & Sons Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates
Mumford & Sons is back in action. The band has rescheduled some dates it had to cancel when bassist Ted Dwane had brain surgery to remove a blood clot. They … Read more
