David Lee Roth is taking Van Halen’s classic catalog of hits to Las Vegas for a nine-show residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas. “A weekend with me is interactive way beyond just music,” Roth said in a statement. “It starts with the best food on Earth. The fellas …
Read More »The Avett Brothers Address Gun Violence on Stark New Song 'Bang Bang'
The Avett Brothers have released “Bang Bang,” a smoldering preview of their forthcoming album Closer Than Together. The piano ballad finds the group fired up and furious about American gun violence, tackling everything from the presence of guns in movies to the proliferation of assault-rifles used by men “pretending to …
Read More »Pro Surfer Stephanie Gilmore: My Life in 15 Songs
Australian surfer and seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore is in good shape to qualify for the first Olympic surf team ever in 2020, but surfing’s not the only thing on her mind. In addition to hauling her board and other gear on tour, Gilmore travels with a guitar from her …
Read More »Micah Nelson on Particle Kid's Raw, Psychedelic New LP and How to Thrive as an Indie Rock Band in 2019
On his previous two albums as Particle Kid, Micah Nelson either recorded songs by himself, or invited a loose, rotating crew of friends into the studio to help. But after touring heavily with his rhythm section, drummer Tony Peluso and bassist Jeff Smith, Nelson decided to record an album with …
Read More »See J Balvin, Bad Bunny Go Goth in New 'Cuidao Por Ahí' Video
J Balvin and Bad Bunny bring a taste of Halloween to Mykonos, Greece in their new clip for “Cuidao Por Ahí.” Their smoldering latest single, which translates to “Be Careful Out There,” is the third release off their collaborative summer LP, Oasis. Director Colin Tilley — the mastermind behind big-budget …
Read More »Hear Vince Gill's Songwriter Salute 'Ain't Nothin' Like a Guy Clark Song'
When Guy Clark died in 2016, Vince Gill turned to his friend’s old melody. He began playing the rhythmic talking-blues guitar line that the Texas singer-songwriter had written to on classic songs like “Let Him Roll” and “Randall Knife.” Gill knew the melody well: back in the early Eighties, he …
Read More »Hole Removed from Lawsuit Against Universal Music Over 2008 Fire
Hole has been removed from a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over artists’ master tapes that were allegedly lost during a 2008 fire, Variety reports. On Friday, the suit was amended “based upon UMG’s representations that none of Hole’s masters were destroyed (subject to confirmation).” Soundgarden, Steve …
Read More »Tanya Tucker Faces Mortality on New Song 'Bring My Flowers Now'
One week ahead of the release of While I’m Livin’, her first all-new album in 17 years, Tanya Tucker reveals the LP’s emotional closing track, “Bring My Flowers Now.” A prime showcase for the Texas-born legend’s wise yet wistful vocals, the song’s powerful message — to show appreciation for those …
Read More »Flashback: Beastie Boys Play an Explosive 'Sabotage' at the 1994 VMAs
In less than two weeks, the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Although full plans for the evening have yet to be announced, the cable network has revealed that Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Lizzo, Rosalía, …
Read More »Watch Smashing Pumpkins Play Jammed-Out Cover of James Taylor's 'Fire and Rain'
The Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their co-headlining North American tour with Noel Gallagher last week, playing a set heavy on classics like “Today,” “1979,” “Cherub Rock” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.” However, One surprise came near the end of the night when they played the Machina/The Machines of God deep …
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