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Ruston Kelly Covers Taylor Swifts All Too Well

Back in January, Ruston Kelly posted a very brief video of himself singing a snippet of Taylor Swifts All Too Well, a beloved album cut from the sing…
Ruston Kelly Covers Taylor Swifts All Too Well

U2s Joshua Tree Tour Is Going to Australia and Asia

U2s Joshua Tree Tour which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the landmark album in stadiums across Europe and North and South America in 2017 is …
U2s Joshua Tree Tour Is Going to Australia and Asia

Why Captain Beefhearts Trout Mask Replica Still Sounds Like Tomorrow

500 Greatest Albums of All Time Released 50 years ago, on June 16th, 1969, Trout Mask Replica the third studio album by Captain Beefheart and His M…
Why Captain Beefhearts Trout Mask Replica Still Sounds Like Tomorrow

R.I.P. Apples iTunes: Remembering the Best, Worst and Wackiest Moments

The iTunes brand is no more. Nearly two decades after introducing the world to the digital store-library hybrid, Apple announced at its annual global…
R.I.P. Apples iTunes: Remembering the Best, Worst and Wackiest Moments

Festival NRMAL at 10: Inside Latin Americas Most Egalitarian Music Fest

Festival NRMAL has long been the black sheep of Mexicos vibrant live music landscape first emerging as a party for Monterreys esoteric indie kids an…
Festival NRMAL at 10: Inside Latin Americas Most Egalitarian Music Fest

Spotify Now Has 232 Million Users, But Only Half of Them Pay for Music

On Wednesday, Spotify reported its second-quarter earnings with both happy and unhappy news alike: The Swedish music-streaming giant now has around 2…
Spotify Now Has 232 Million Users, But Only Half of Them Pay for Music

Watch Ringo Starrs 11th Annual Peace and Love Birthday Celebration

Ringo Starr has shared highlights and behind-the-scenes footage from his 11th annual Peace and Love birthday celebration event at the Capitol Records…
Watch Ringo Starrs 11th Annual Peace and Love Birthday Celebration

Empaths Active Listening: Night on Earth Is a Noise-Pop Gem

After a surprising amount of press attention for a band yet to release a full album, Philadelphias Empath finally drop their debut: a fierce, spacey,…
Empaths Active Listening: Night on Earth Is a Noise-Pop Gem

Harry and the Potters Conjure First Album in 13 Years Lumos

Wizard-rockers Harry and the Potters will release their first full-length album in 13 years, Lumos, June 21st before embarking on a nationwide librar…
Harry and the Potters Conjure First Album in 13 Years Lumos

Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees

Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott were honored with doctorate degrees from the Berklee College of Music on Saturday. Composer and musical director …
Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees

Miranda Lambert Announces 2020 Wildcard Tour Dates

In advance of the release of her upcoming studio album, Miranda Lambert has announced a number of tour dates for her 2020 Wildcard Tour with opening …
Miranda Lambert Announces 2020 Wildcard Tour Dates

Cuco Joins Girl Ultra in Languid Dame Love Video

Mexico Citys Girl Ultra duets with Cuco on Dame Love (give me love), a lazy-Sunday soul single. The beat is unhurried; guitar notes bob and drift ove…
Cuco Joins Girl Ultra in Languid Dame Love Video

Man Involved in A$AP Rocky Altercation Will Not Be Charged With Assault

The man involved in an altercation with A$AP Rocky that led to the rappers arrest and detainment in a Swedish jail will not be charged after he was s…
Man Involved in A$AP Rocky Altercation Will Not Be Charged With Assault

John Prine, Brian Wilson Set for 2020 30A Songwriters Festival

The 30A Songwriters Festival will return to the panhandle of Florida January 17th, 2020, with an all-star group of artists set to perform. Among them…
John Prine, Brian Wilson Set for 2020 30A Songwriters Festival

Sheryl Crow Discusses Making the Years Most Guest-Packed Album

I wasnt meant to be Cavalcade of Stars, says Sheryl Crow. Hopefully it feels natural and cohesive. Shes talking about her impressive mic-drop of a n…
Sheryl Crow Discusses Making the Years Most Guest-Packed Album

Flashback: Mike and the Mechanics Hit Number One With The Living Years

Thirty years ago this month, one of the most profoundly sad songs in pop music history hit Number One on the Hot 100. It was The Living Years by Mike…
Flashback: Mike and the Mechanics Hit Number One With The Living Years

How Do You Build a Hit in 2019? Start Overseas

In 1989, Bruce Pavitt, the founder of the Seattle label Sup Pop, hatched a plan to boost the profile of several of his bands, including a pre-fame Ni…
How Do You Build a Hit in 2019? Start Overseas

Grimes Partners With Stella McCartney for Adidas Collection

Grimes is the new face of Stella McCartneys Adidas collection. The singer, who previously appeared in McCartneys Pop perfume campaign, appears in a s…
Grimes Partners With Stella McCartney for Adidas Collection

Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Due to Breathing Problem

Update (8/8): According to Willie Nelsons publicist, the country singer will resume his tour on September 6th and will appear at September 21sts Far…
Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Due to Breathing Problem

Review: Bob Mould Channels Hsker D on Savagely Upbeat Sunshine Rock

Hsker D began making records in the Reagan era, and their hardcore-punk-bad-trip-psychedelia exemplified in a white-knuckled cover of The Byrds Eigh…
Review: Bob Mould Channels Hsker D on Savagely Upbeat Sunshine Rock