[Interviews] Music My Mom Played: Rappers Recall Household Favorites For Mother's Day
- 10:48 AM — May 11 —
- Source: HipHopDX.com
We gathered emcees like Ab-Soul, Saigon, Ill Bill, Crooked I and Big Boi and others to speak about the music their moms played while they were growing up and how it's helped shape them. Read More
Jessica to get her "Brit' on for 'Idol'
- 9:06 PM — May 1 —
- Source: The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA
Jessica Sanchez will aim her musical sights on England for Wednesday night's "American Idol" telecast. Read More
Music: Interview: Johnny Marr has no negative thoughts about The Smiths, seriously
- 1:21 PM — May 1 —
- Source: The A.V. Club
At age 19, guitarist Johnny Marr coerced an eccentric young Manchester writer named Steven Morrissey to join him in a band they'd call The Smiths : the name chosen to reflect the duo's original sound and aesthetic, which was all about simplicity and classicism. Read More
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