Throughout Bob Dylan’s illustrious career, the singer-songwriter hasn’t been keen on doing many interviews. However, on the heels of releasing his latest album, Rough and Rowdy Ways, Dylan sat down for a rare interview with his friend Douglas Brinkley with Read more
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Third Man Records to Release ‘The Stooges’ Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970
The Stooges fans will be happy to hear that Third Man Records is releasing The Stooges’ Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970. It will showcase previously-unheard soundboard recording of the original Stooges’ final show together — honoring the performance’s Read more
Independent Music Venues Could Risk Closing Permanently Due to COVID-19
While many states are starting to open, live music venues are still closed. And many owners have said that they may be shuttered for good due to the coronavirus pandemic. Los Angeles’ legendary Troubadour said in May that the venue Read more
Juicy J Speaks Out on Systemic Racism, Reparations and More in ‘Hella Fuckin’ Trauma’
Juicy J shared his feelings about what’s currently going on today with his new track, “Hella Fuckin’ Trauma.” The track takes on a whole laundry list of things from systemic racism to reparations to COVID-19. “Crisis actors right before my Read more
The Killers Change ‘Land of the Free’ Lyrics to Show Support for Black Lives Matter
The Killers are showing their support for Black Lives Matter. They shared a performance of their political song “Land of the Free” on Sunday (June 8) with new lyrics that reference George Floyd’s murder. “How many killings must one-man watch Read more
TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe Plays ‘Love Dog’ on Colbert
Despite all the activity outside as of late, performances are still being kept to parties of one. So when TV on the Radio was asked to perform on A Late Show With Stephen Colbert, lead singer Tunde Adebimpe decided to Read more
Run the Jewels Share Powerful ‘A Few Words For The Firing Squad (Radiation)’
Following Killer Mike’s impassioned speech and offering up their upcoming album, RTJ4, for free to anyone who needs it, El-P shared Run The Jewel’s album closer, “A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation).” The beats roll in and grow Read more
Lorde Urges Other Musicians to Support the Black Lives Matter Protesters
Lorde joined the many musicians who have spoken out against racism but also opened up about striking the balance of being an ally while making sure that it isn’t just “performative activism.” “One of the things I find most frustrating Read more
The 1975’s Matt Healy Deactivates Twitter Account After Promoting Song With Black Lives Matter Tweet
As the tensions and protest grow in Minneapolis and the U.S., following the killing of George Floyd earlier this week, musicians have been sharing their thoughts about the current situation. The 1975’s Matt Healy wanted to do the same. However Read more
Ice Cube Cancels Good Morning America Appearance and Says He’s ‘Done Talking’
Ice Cube was scheduled to make an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America earlier this morning (May 28). But after the killing of George Floyd on May 25, he decided to cancel. “I apologize to everyone expecting to see me Read more
Coachella Organizers Reportedly Asking 2020 Lineup to Play in 2021
Coachella’s organizers have been reaching out to this year’s lineup and are seeing if those artists can perform in 2021 instead, Bloomberg reported. Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean were slated to headline the 2020 edition of Read more
Brian May ‘Overwhelmed’ by Love and Support From Fans After Heart Attack Scare
After suffering a “small heart attack” scare earlier this week, Brian May has shared a special message to all his fans. “I’m overwhelmed,” he said in the Instagram video, “and really, more than touched by the torrent of love and Read more
HAIM Discuss Coping With ‘Quar,’ Perform ‘Don’t Wanna’ on Late Late Show
Only hours after they dropped the latest offering from their upcoming album, Women in Music Pt. III, HAIM debuted “Don’t Wanna” on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Thursday night (May 21). Set up at their homes, they did a Read more
Margo Price Drops Perfectly Imperfect at The Ryman
Margo Price has released a special live album that will take fans back to her three-night, sold-out headlining stint at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in 2018. Entitled Perfectly Imperfect at The Ryman, the record features special appearances from Emmylou Read more
Carly Rae Jepsen Surprises Everyone With Uplifting Dedicated: Side B
Carly Rae Jepsen fans have been waiting for the rumored LP that would partner with her 2019 album, Dedicated. And today (May 21), she’s finally delivered. Dedicated Side B is a collection of 12 songs that she hope makes “yah Read more
My Chemical Romance’s Mikey Way Reassures Fans That Reunion Is ‘Just on Pause’
After reuniting for the first time in years last December, My Chemical Romance planned to spend 2020 with a big reunion tour. However as the global pandemic started to grow, MCR, like other acts, had to postpone it. And while fans all Read more
Gorillaz’s 2-D and Damon Albarn Perform ‘Aries’ on Kimmel Live
Gorillaz are no strangers to blending their part-human-part-animation music group on the live stage. However, Damon Albarn and 2-D’s recent performance of “Aries” on Jimmy Kimmel Live took that to another level. Albarn sang most of the vocals with 2-D nodding Read more
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Covers Bob Dylan’s ‘Standing in the Doorway’
While they’ve been in quarantine, Chrissie Hynde and James Walbourne of The Pretenders have been putting together a series of songs titled the “Dylan Lockdown Series.” And their latest collaborative cover is “Standing in the Doorway,” off 1997’s Time Out Read more
Billy Corgan Gives Unplugged Performance of ‘Hard Times’ on Tonight Show
Back in January, Billy Corgan revealed that the Smashing Pumpkins were working on new material. But since then, the global pandemic hit and well, things have changed a little bit, to put it mildly. However, he did “stop by” The Read more
Nick Cave Explains How He Continues to Stay Honest in New Essay
For avid readers of Nick Cave’s The Red Hand Files, they’ve seen how he doesn’t hold back on his thoughts and feelings about a variety of topics. So in his latest essay, Cave discusses how he has become so honest Read more
Damon Albarn Debuts Music from New Solo Project on Broiler Room Livestream
Damon Albarn was meant to start his tour on Sunday (May 17, which would premiere the new music The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows, his new solo effort inspired by the Icelandic landscape. But instead of starting Read more
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and More Appear in Artist Maurizo Cattelan’s Bedtime Stories
Iggy Pop, David Byrne and other artists are collaborating on a new art project by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Titled Bedtime Stories, the digital art project asks each collaborator to read from their favorite book — whether it’s “a sentence, passage, Read more
The Killers Dedicate ‘Caution’ to Healthcare Workers on Tonight Show
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vanucci, who are currently quarantining together at Flowers’ home in Las Vegas brought their new single, “Caution.” to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (May 13). “We’d like to a play Read more
Noel Gallagher Says Daily Cocaine Use in ’90s Gave Him ‘Brutal Panic Attacks’
Noel Gallagher recently opened up about his experiences with cocaine in the 90s and how doing the drug landed him in the hospital. “I did have to check into hospital once,” the Oasis songwriter/guitarist said on Matt Morgan’s Funny How? Read more
Dave Grohl Pens Inspiring Essay About the Power of Concerts
As the global pandemic continues, Dave Grohl has slowly been turning an introspective voice for this time — not with his songs, but instead, with his prose. Aside from his reminiscent Instagram account, Dave’s True Stories, he recently did an essay Read more
Dave Grohl Pens Inspiring Essay About the Power of Concerts
As the global pandemic continues, Dave Grohl has slowly been turning an introspective voice for this time — not with his songs, but instead, with his prose. Aside from his reminiscent Instagram account, Dave’s True Stories, he recently did an essay Read more
Hayley Williams Gets Introspective in Dead Horse’ Video
Following the release of here complete solo album, Petals for Amor, Hayley Williams has just shared the visual for her song “Dead Horse.” Directed by fellow Paramore member Zac Farro, the video shows Williams donning a variety of looks complete Read more
Muse’s Matt Bellamy Gives Us Hope With ‘Tomorrow’s World’
Muse singer Matt Bellamy has just released a new song and it sonically takes you to a far-off place — something that many of us may be needing right now. “Tomorrow’s World” is a piano-propelled tune with a melody that seems Read more
Billie Joe Armstrong Shares Throwback Clip of ‘Johnny B. Goode’ Performance
Billie Joe Armstrong has been a regular fixture on the livestream circuit right now with his series of covers and virtual late-night show performances. But he upped his contribution to “fun things to view while in quarantine” by sharing a Read more
Nick Cave Explains How Grief ‘Became a Way of Life’ in New Essay
Nick Cave is no stranger to grief. After losing his son in 2015, Cave has penned a number of pieces about grief as an emotion and how he’s been able to deal with it. In his latest entry to his The Red Read more