Concerts across Asia are being canceled as fears continue to swell around the coronavirus outbreak, The Associated Press reports. The coronavirus epidemic began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since reached more than 20 countries and killed more than 300 people. Upcoming concerts in China have been called …
Read More »Nashville Beyond Downtown: The Best Music Clubs and Hidden Hangouts
In our new series, we look at eight cities where live music has exploded — from legendary hubs like Chicago and New Orleans, to rising hot spots like Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Portland, Maine. The latest falls into the legendary category: Nashville, where the city’s growth has pushed its music scene …
Read More »Hear Brandy Clark's Mournful New Ballad 'I'll Be the Sad Song'
Brandy Clark has unveiled the second preview of her upcoming third album, Your Life Is a Record. “I’ll Be The Sad Song” is a tear-stained ballad that contains the album’s title in its opening couplet: “If your life is a record,” Clark sings over atmospheric guitar, horns and strings. “People …
Read More »Hear Trent Reznor React to His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Trent Reznor tells Andy Greene about his stunned reaction to the news of his impending induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gives his own broad definition of rock, and more in the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. “It’s the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll,” Reznor …
Read More »Lamb of God's Randy Blythe and Lee 'Scratch' Perry Team Up for 'Lions'
Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe and dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry have joined forces for “Lions,” a new single they contributed to art collective/supergroup Saudade. The track opens with a peaceful interlude of Perry speaking, as Blythe takes over on vocals. “Honey dripping through the ceiling/On the shifting blue …
Read More »An Ode to Lana Del Rey's Grammy Dress: Long Live Malls!
There’s no better metaphor for America’s modern state of angst and upheaval than the decaying and desolate debris of the country’s past and slowly dissolving present: a.k.a. the mall. Similarly, Lana Del Rey has built the majority of her career recontextualizing the visual aesthetics of Americana — homages to the …
Read More »Grammys 2020: The Country Music Winners
Winners in the country music, Americana/roots, and bluegrass categories were announced during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Tanya Tucker won two awards, Best Country Album for While I’m Livin’ and Best Country Song for “Bring My Flowers Now.” “After almost 50 years in this business, after many …
Read More »YG Arrested on Robbery Charges Days Before Grammys Performance
YG was arrested Friday morning at his home on robbery charges, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed to Rolling Stone. The rapper, real name Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody early this morning, with an LASD spokesperson saying the charges were tied to “an ongoing criminal investigation,” although …
Read More »54 Years After Moving to America, Neil Young Is Now a U.S. Citizen
Fifty-four years after illegally crossing the U.S. border in a Pontiac hearse, Neil Young has become an American citizen. “I’m happy to report I’m in!” the Canadian-born musician wrote on his website after months of struggle to obtain his dual citizenship. Young explained to fans that the process had been …
Read More »Watch Haim, Fall Out Boy Appear on 'The Price Is Right'
This week is “Music Week” on The Price Is Right, with each episode acting as a lead up to the Grammys on the 27th. To celebrate all things music, the show has welcomed several special guests, including Haim and Fall Out Boy. Haim joined the fun during yesterday’s episode, which …
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