Wilco performed a surprise concert at a Chicago basketball court, playing songs from their recent album, Ode to Joy. Held last December, the show is now part of Songkick’s live series. The band launched into “Via Chicago” from 1999’s Summerteeth before playing several Ode to Joy tracks, including the singles …
Read More »Flashback: Kris Kristofferson Sings 'For the Good Times' in 1970
On March 16th, 1970, Ray Price walked into Columbia Recording Studios on Nashville’s Music Row and recorded “For the Good Times,” a song that would return him to the top of the country charts after a nearly 11-year absence. The pinnacle was a spot Price had been well-acquainted with in …
Read More »Taylor Swift Urges Fans to Stay Home Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Taylor Swift took to Instagram Stories on Sunday to ask fans to stay home amid fears that congregating will exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus. “I love you so much and need to express my concern that things aren’t being taken seriously enough right now,” she wrote. “I’m seeing lots …
Read More »Download Australia Cancels Festival After My Chemical Romance Postpones Australia and New Zealand Shows
A day after postponing their Japan tour dates, My Chemical Romance has announced they will no longer perform in Australia and New Zealand in March. The band was scheduled to perform at Download Festival in Melbourne on March 21st and in Sydney on March 22nd, as well as in Western …
Read More »Fiddler Jenee Fleenor on New Song 'Good Ol' Girls' and Her History-Making CMA Win
On the morning of February 27th, Jenee Fleenor received a particularly nice birthday surprise. The fiddle player was on the road with Blake Shelton when the ACM Awards nominations started rolling in — her name was among them, but she wasn’t exactly aware of it at the time. “My phone …
Read More »Country Singer Gabby Barrett on Her Vindictive Crossover Hit 'I Hope'
Following her third-place finish on American Idol in 2018, Gabby Barrett has steadily been making a name for herself in Nashville. The 20-year-old has performed with artists like Toby Keith and is slated as an opener for Brad Paisley’s upcoming tour. But Barrett’s biggest push has come in the past …
Read More »How Alaina Castillo Held the Internet Captive by Strangely Addictive Lullabies
Two years ago, Houston, Texas native Alaina Castillo was an unassuming high school senior at Clear Falls High — who was covertly building her own mini-empire on YouTube’s ASMR community. In her first of several videos, titled “Sing You to Sleep,” she soothes her viewers’ senses with an extra hushed …
Read More »Watch Coldplay Cover Prince's '1999' in NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Coldplay used their NPR Tiny Desk Concert as an opportunity to cover Prince‘s “1999.” The band, who also played their own “Cry Cry Cry,” “Viva La Vida,” “Broken” and “Champion of the World,” was joined by the nine-piece For Love Choir. See the full concert here. “Cry Cry Cry,” “Broken” …
Read More »Brockhampton, Dua Lipa, Ryan Beatty, Jon B Team Up for 'Sugar' Remix
Dua Lipa and Jon B have joined forces with everyone’s favorite boy band Brockhampton for their new remix of “Sugar,” from the group’s 2019 albumGinger. It also features Ryan Beatty, who appears in the original version. On the new remix, the band members, Dua Lipa, Ryan Beatty and Jon B …
Read More »Robbie Robertson, Warren Haynes Lead New Orleans 'Last Waltz' Tribute Concert
Robbie Robertson will take part in a New Orleans tribute concert to the Band’s legendary farewell concert The Last Waltz with Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson and special guests. The Last Waltz New Orleans: An All-Star Celebration of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert, taking place May 2nd at the city’s historic …
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