Handwritten lyrics to Bruce Springsteen‘s Seventies classics “Thunder Road,” “For You,” and “Night,” along with the Hohner Marine Band “F” harmonica used on the original recording of Thunder Road,” are headed to the auction block via Bonhams. The sale will take place October 28th. The “Thunder Road” manuscript is written …
Read More »Flashback: David Bowie Performs 'Quicksand,' 'Modern Love' on Final Tour in 2004
Earlier this week, an 11-disc David Bowie box set was announced covering the period from 1992’s Black Tie White Noise through his lost 2001 LP, Toy, which will finally come out as part of this set. It’s packed with rare live cuts, remixes, and studio outtakes along with two discs …
Read More »'The First Time': Blackpink's Lisa on Korea, Her Bandmates, and Her Bangs
Lisa (née Lalisa Manobal) discussed her first time visiting Korea and reminisces about meeting her Blackpink bandmates Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé in the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s The First Time. “I think I was like, 13? I came with my mom and dad, my family, and I had super …
Read More »John Zorn, Kim Gordon, Sparks Set for Big Ears Festival 2022
John Zorn, Kim Gordon and Sparks are among the artists set to play the 2022 Big Ears Festival, taking place March 24th through 27th in Knoxville, Tennessee. The festival, which was last held in 2019, will also feature performances from Animal Collective, Moses Sumney, Arooj Aftab, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Bill …
Read More »Justin Bieber, the Kid Laroi Open 2021 VMAs With Blazing 'Stay'
Justin Bieber and rapper the Kid Laroi kicked off the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards with a rendition of “Stay,” ascending from the sky like angels in leisurewear. In front of a backdrop designed to look like a mighty mountain, the duo blazed through their hit song. Bieber then segued …
Read More »Lars Ulrich's Sons, Myles and Layne, Play First Show as Taipei Houston
Lars Ulrich’s sons, Myles and Layne Ulrich, played their first show with their band, Taipei Houston, last Thursday, September 9th. The band features Myles on drums with Layne playing bass and providing vocals. Taipei Houston announced their formation back in August and began teasing their debut gig and first recorded …
Read More »Korn's James 'Munky' Shaffer Tests Positive for Covid, But Shows Will Continue as Planned
UPDATE (9/9): Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer has tested positive for Covid-19, but the band does not plan on postponing any of their upcoming gigs. “Unfortunately, Munky has tested positive for Covid,” Korn said in a statement. “He is doing OK, but he will not be playing some of our …
Read More »See Harry Styles Perform First Pandemic Era Concert in Las Vegas
Harry Styles staged his first pandemic era concert — and first full-length gig in nearly two years — Saturday night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, marking the official kickoff of his postponed-and-adjusted Love on Tour. The gig featured a near-complete performance of Styles’ 2019 album Fine Line, with …
Read More »Watch Little Mix Hold Court in 'Love (Sweet Love)' Video
Little Mix have released a new single, “Love (Sweet Love),” along with a vibrant music video for the track. In the clip, the three singers appear as gold-adorned goddesses, surrounded by worshippers in a garden greenhouse. The group has been teasing the song and the video all week, writing on …
Read More »Eric Clapton Appears Frustrated With Covid-19 Vaccine on New Song 'This Has Gotta Stop'
In what appears to be his latest salvo against Covid-19 vaccinations and the lockdown, Eric Clapton has surprise-released a new single, “This Has Gotta Stop,” with an accompanying animated video that also addresses climate change disaster. A bluesy shuffle, “This Has Gotta Stop” appears to reference some of the medical …
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