AG News

More AG on AOL Music ›

Gregor Schwellenbach - Spielt 20 Jahre Kompakt

Tue, May 21 2013 12:15am - Source: The Four Oh Five

There's a couple of highly amusing quotes in the comments section of the Resident Advisor record label site, posted following the news that German modern classical composer Gregor Schwellenbach has chosen to celebrate 20 years of the seminal Cologne-based dance music titans Kompakt by re-imagining some of the label's best moments in his own chosen musical style.

TVD Live: Deathfix at the Black Cat, 3/17

Tue, March 19 2013 5:41pm - Source: The Vinyl District

If you're a music fan–and if you're not why are you here when you should be off looking at porn like a normal person?–you've got, whether you realize it or not, a Top 10 list running through your head.

WATCH: Tinariwen On Mali And Music

Tue, March 19 2013 2:48pm - Source: The Quietus

Following the horrific attacks on Mali's northern regions by Islamist militants last year, Tinariwen's European tour in November took on a significant poignancy.

State supreme court rules deal ignored the singer's wishes

Thu, February 28 2013 1:25pm - Source: Rolling Stone

James Brown's multi-million dollar estate was improperly divided after his death, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled.

Festival in the Desert Postponed Because of Ongoing Mali Conflict

Thu, January 31 2013 6:43pm - Source: Spinner

Organizers of the Festival in the Desert have announced they're postponing portions of the festival due to the war taking place in regions of Mali and on request of the government.

Sahara Soul, Barbican, London

Tue, January 29 2013 1:22pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Knowing his home Mali for its music first, such proudly dazzling clothes added to my impression of a royal musical nation.

Shorties (A Random Book Vending Machine, An Interview with Kathleen Hanna, and more)

Tue, November 20 2012 3:00pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

All Things Considered interviews a Toronto bookstore owner who put a book vending machine (that dispenses random titles) in his shop.

Winners For The 2012 Music Video Awards Are Announced

Fri, November 09 2012 1:08pm - Source: Stereoboard

Now in its fifth year, the Music Video Awards held in Londons Leicester Square in the Empire Cinema host over 30 categories to award, covering huge international artists alongside up and coming talent.

Various Artists - Songs For Desert Refugees

Tue, November 06 2012 6:18pm - Source: The Quietus

Since Tinariwen broke through to western ears just over a decade ago during a more peaceful time in their Malian homeland, Saharan rebel rockers have become known for their electrictrifying music rather than the hitherto cliché of a 'guns and guitars' image.

Rapture & Verse #15

Tue, September 11 2012 4:49pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

It's been a month that's seen the shocking death of Chris Lighty , LL Cool J doing what's known as a Duncan Ferguson and beating seven bells out of would-be burglars to his property, and MF Doom doing what's known as a Mark Morrison and sending in a stunt double to do his masked villainy for him.

Shorties (Zadie Smith, Yeasayer, and more)

Thu, September 06 2012 2:30pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Granta Interviews Zadie Smith about her new novel NW.

Meyhem Lauren: Respect the Fly Shit

Thu, August 30 2012 5:38am - Source: Pitchfork Media

These days, people who think the state of "New York hip-hop" should be a pressing concern for all rap fans tend to be seen as joyless scolds or at least something pitiable along the lines of Civil War reenactors.

Acclaimed Classical Pianist Van Cliburn Diagnosed With Cancer

Tue, August 28 2012 2:39pm - Source: Spinner

Renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn has been diagnosed with advanced bone cancer and is resting comfortably at his Texas home, his publicist said Monday.

Tamikrest - Wonderful Music

Thu, July 19 2012 6:26pm - Source: Squeeze My Lemon

Wikipedia Tamikrest (Tamashek for junction, alliance, the future) is a group of musicians who belong to the Tuareg people.

Rapture & Verse #13

Tue, July 10 2012 12:03pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

We here at Rapture & Verse love a good selling point and cut-above gimmicks.

Mixtape Of The Week: Meyhem Lauren Respect The Fly Shit

Tue, July 03 2012 4:03pm - Source: Stereogum

For those of us who work on the periphery of the music business, SXSW is a whole lot of fun, a great chance to see a whole mess of bands and catch up with friends we haven't seen in a while.

Meyhem Lauren: “BBQ Brisket” F. Action Bronson & AG Da Coroner (Prod. Harry Fraud)

Tue, June 26 2012 10:52pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

During this year's SXSW, Meyhem Lauren and a bunch of his friends were locked in a smoke-filled hotel room at the Embassy Suites in Austin, Texas cooking up Respect the Fly Shit. Lauren's LP is set for release on Thursday via Greedhead and LRG. "

Rapture & Verse #11

Tue, May 22 2012 3:17pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Damn you writer's block, stifling any attempt at a memorable introduction to get things under way.

Michael Vazquez: Bonnaroo Flashbacks: Crowd-Surfing with Crystal Castles, Phoenix + M.I.A., Florence, David Byrne, Erykah Badu, Neon Indian, MGMT (VIDEOS)

Thu, May 17 2012 9:13pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Exactly three weeks from my favorite festival, herewith, a scrapbook of old clips and thoughts from Bonnaroos past.

Tinariwen - Live At Shepherd's Bush Empire, London

Mon, May 07 2012 7:35pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

At first glance it looks as though José González might be dwarfed by the stage at Shepherd's Bush Empire.

Q&A: John Fogerty on All-Star Duets LP, Creedence Reunion

Fri, May 04 2012 3:46pm - Source: Rolling Stone

John Fogerty has spent the last few months recording new versions of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with an all-star cast, including the Foo Fighters, Bob Seger, My Morning Jacket, and country acts from Brad Paisley to Miranda Lambert.

Director's Cut: Jack White: "Sixteen Saltines"

Tue, April 17 2012 4:33am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Twenty-four-year-old L.A. filmmaker AG Rojas first gained notice by directing a pills-in-the-blender video filled with teenage anarchy for a then-unknown rapper named Earl Sweatshirt in 2010.

Favorites of ’12:: Apollo Ghosts Landmark

Mon, April 16 2012 12:44pm - Source: Herohill

From the outside looking in, you can't help but wonder if Apollo Ghosts front man Adrian Teacher believes stagnancy is failure.

Stream Spiritualized Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Mon, April 09 2012 3:12pm - Source: Stereogum

Since Spiritualized announced their new release Sweet Heart Sweet Light , the album cycle has already produced a great single as well as that song's memorable, AG Rojas-directed music video.

Mike Ragogna: Celebrating Woody Guthrie: Chatting With Arlo Guthrie & Colin Gilmore, Plus a New Multitudes Video Exclusive and More

Fri, March 30 2012 4:57am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Under the invitation of Nora Guthrie, Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, Anders Parker, and Yim Yames were able to tour the Guthrie archives.

Shorties (Graham Coxon, Literary Las Vegas, and more)

Sun, March 25 2012 2:26pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

The Observer is streaming Graham Coxon's new album A + E , and also interviews the Blur guitarist.

Videodrome: The Best Of Recent Music Videos, Including Chairlift, Lana Del Ray, Grimes, Spiritualized & More

Fri, March 23 2012 5:18pm - Source: The Playlist

Once upon a time, when The Playlist was a fledgling blog, we had a semi-regular column called Videodrome, which looked at the world of music videos.

Amadou & Mariam - Folila

Fri, March 23 2012 4:57pm - Source: BBC Music

Darlings of the world music scene, Amadou & Mariam are greatly loved for their willingness to experiment, and for the musical craftwork that has hallmarked their take on West African blues.

Question in the Form of an Answer: Ka

Thu, March 22 2012 10:33am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

I met Ka on a cold windy afternoon on 6th Ave in Manhattan, where he entrenched himself with a small quantity of CDs and vinyl under a storefront that was once Fat Beats NY.

New music: Spiritualized – Hey Jane

Mon, March 19 2012 5:41pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

As a video director it's probably quite a good deal getting to make a video for Spiritualized.

Goldfrapp Talk About Past Singles, New Music & Remixing Lady Gaga: Interview

Tue, March 13 2012 4:35pm - Source: Idolator

The last time we had a talk with Goldfrapp , the duo were just about to release their Grammy-nominated 2010 album Head First .

DoeThePaperboy Releases “DoeNation 2″

Thu, March 01 2012 3:41pm - Source: Circles of Concrete

I first came across local hip-hop act DoethePaperboy when he collaborated with Against Grace on the group's single "Monday."

Tinariwen: Members Caught in Warring Crossfire in Northern Mali

Wed, February 29 2012 5:13pm - Source: Spinner

Two members of Malian world rock group Tinariwen are currently stranded in Northern Mali due to an ongoing conflict between warring factions in the region.

Mike Ragogna: John Mayer & Martin Guitar: Chats With Chris Martin & Fred Greene, Plus Chatting With Alyssa Graham (Video Exclusives)

Wed, January 25 2012 5:12am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Can you go into your new John Mayer Signature Guitar?

Shorties (Wilco, Video Games Worth Playing for Their Writing, and more)

Wed, January 11 2012 2:28pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Pop & Hiss interviews Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche about his craft and finding percussion in found sounds.

“Respect The Mustache” – Review Of Action Bronson & Statik Selektah’s Well Done

Sun, December 04 2011 6:12pm - Source: The Smocking Section

The Ghostface Killah comparisons that have followed Action Bronson ever since he hit the national radar with this spring's breakbeat-fueled digital release, Dr. Lecter , are reasonable, but ultimately lazy.

The 50 Greatest Producers of All-Time #40-31

Thu, November 10 2011 11:16am - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Dr. Dre, Joe Cooley, Egyptian Lover, Arabian Prince, and DJ Battlecat.

Interviews: M83

Mon, October 03 2011 4:29am - Source: Pitchfork Media

When I spoke with M83 leader Anthony Gonzalez last November, before he even started recording his forthcoming double album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming , he summarized the work in progress as "very, very, very epic."

Tinariwen - Tassili

Thu, September 15 2011 10:54am - Source: The Quietus

"Tassili n'Ajjer" translates from Tinariwen's native Tamazight to "Plateau of the Rivers", a mountain range in the Sahara desert in southeast Algeria, North Africa.

Tinariwen – Tassili

Tue, August 30 2011 7:05am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Although they haven't staged the campaign single-handedly, Tinariwen deserve plenty of credit for opening the ears of rock audiences to the diverse delights of African music.

Advertisement

Follow Us

Hot Music News

Caught on Camera
Taylor Gets Grossed Out By Jelena Kiss
Live From New York, It's Kanye West
Watch Kanye West's Perfomance on 'SNL'
Photo Flashback
90s Rock Stars Then and Now
Legal Update
Lawyer Offers Defense in As I Lay Dying Trial

More on AOL Music