Stevie Wonder will perform a handful of shows this summer as part of a limited engagement concert series, “Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love and Music.” The series launches with a five-night stand at the Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas, August 3rd, 4th, 8th, …
Read More »Lindsey Buckingham on Fleetwood Mac Firing: 'They'd Lost Their Perspective'
Lindsey Buckingham spoke about his firing from Fleetwood Mac for the first time when the guitarist performed Friday night at a California campaign fundraiser. “It’s been an interesting time on a lot of levels,” Buckingham said at the fundraiser supporting Democratic congressional candidate Mike Levin (via Jeremy Roberts). “For me, …
Read More »Review: Arctic Monkeys' Space-Lounge Odyssey 'Tranquility Base Hotel'
The Arctic Monkeys‘ Alex Turner is the Damon Albarn of his Brit-pop generation – the restless artist who refuses to sit still in one sound too long. The Monkeys have come a long way since the wordy, stungun punk rock of their 2005 hit “I Bet You Look Good on …
Read More »Hear Dustin Lynch's Laid-Back New Song 'Good Girl'
Dustin Lynch has surprised fans by quickly following up his most recent single “I’d Be Jealous Too” with the unexpected release of a new tune not found on his latest LP, Current Mood. “Good Girl,” which the singer teased on Twitter then officially unveiled in the early hours of Wednesday …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar, SZA Shine at TDE Championship Tour Kickoff
Nearly a decade and a half ago, California impresario Anthony Tiffith signed an unknown 15-year-old musician named Kendrick Lamar to his fledgling label, Top Dawg Entertainment. Kendrick has gone on to win widespread acclaim as the greatest rapper in a generation, along with platinum plaques, Grammys and a Pulitzer. In …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Preview New LP With Soulful 'Hunger'
Florence and the Machine will release their fourth studio album, High as Hope, on June 29th via Republic Records. The art-pop band teased the LP – which follows 2015’s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful – with its soulful lead single, “Hunger.” Throughout the track, singer Florence Welch meditates on …
Read More »Darius Rucker, Kellie Pickler to Honor U.S. Troops at Grand Ole Opry
Darius Rucker and Kellie Pickler are among the artists who will be on hand to honor the men, women and families of the U.S. Armed Forces with a special Grand Ole Opry event later this month. Set for May 22nd at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the Salute …
Read More »Watch Father John Misty's Disorienting 'Mr. Tillman' Video
Father John Misty has shared his disorienting new video for “Mr. Tillman,” the first single off his upcoming new album God’s Favorite Customer. Just as the song’s lyrics zero in on the singer’s unpleasant experience at a hotel, the “Mr. Tillman” video is likeThe Shining meets “Hotel California,” as Father …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize for Music
Kendrick Lamar has won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his album,DAMN., becoming the first non-classical or jazz artist to receive the honor. The Pulitzer board announced the selection on Monday, calling the 2017 LP“a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes …
Read More »Read The Cars' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speeches
After a touching induction speech by the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, the members of the Cars ascended the stage in Cleveland to accept their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s inclusion in the institution has been a long time coming, as they were first eligible for …
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