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Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey sold out BAM show, add 2nd date; Hypnotic Brass Ensemble playing free Rooftop Films screening

Wed, May 15 2013 9:18pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

A collaboration with four-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012-2013 Brooklyn Phil Artist-in-Residence ERYKAH BADU and 2011-2012 Brooklyn Phil Artist-in-Residence YASIIN BEY (Mos Def) Featuring new arrangements from Badu's 2008 album New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War by Brooklyn composer TED HEARNE (plus original music by Hearne) as well as the legendary arrangements of Yasiin Bey's songs by composer DEREK BERMEL (plus original music by Bermel) The June 8 show at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House have sold out, but a second show has been added the next night (6/9).

MS MR: “We’re really inspired by impending doom and inclement weather”

Wed, May 15 2013 10:24am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Electro-pop duo MS MR are children of the '10s (is that the right terminology?), soaked in Tumblr, the Internet and sounds so vogue you'll be zapped onto the cover of Nylon just by listening to them.

Hot Docs Review: Muscle Shoals

Sat, May 11 2013 1:19pm - Source: Big Thoughts From A Small Mind

"There's something in that mud" declares Bono in the opening interview of Muscle Shoals.

George Jones Honored With Star-Studded Funeral Service

Thu, May 02 2013 10:14pm - Source: Rolling Stone

George Jones was laid to rest at an emotional service held on Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

Keith Richards: George Jones Was 'Pure American Music'

Thu, May 02 2013 7:43pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Keith Richards praises George Jones as "pure American music" in a statement sent by his representative today.

Want bigger blooms? Blast your plants with Black Sabbath (and avoid playing Cliff Richard)

Thu, April 18 2013 11:15pm - Source: The Independent - Music

The broadcaster and gardening expert reveals to Radio 4 listeners later today that a constant diet of Black Sabbath worked wonders on a greenhouse full of plants.

Major Lazer’s ‘Free The Universe’: Album Review

Tue, April 16 2013 1:16pm - Source: Idolator

Outside of the Caribbean's occasional blip on mainstream music culture's radar ( Shaggy , Kevin Lyttle , Sean Paul , early Rihanna ), and the unimpeachable Dynamite! series from Soul Jazz Records, chances are the first time most people stateside were really exposed to the vibrant, infectious sounds of contemporary reggaeton and dancehall was on Major Lazer 's 2009 debut Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do.. . A project founded by Philadelphia-based producer/DJ, and Mad Decent impresario Diplo ( Wesley Pentz ) along with UK-native DJ Switch ( Dave Taylor ), Major Lazer's first album proved to a flawlessly curated tour through the sweaty clubs of dancehall/reggaeton epicenters like Kingston and Port-au-Prince, providing wider exposure for seminal scene figures like Mr. Lex , Ricky Blaze , Nina Sky and Future Trouble in the process.

Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Lobbies for Music Education in Washington

Tue, March 19 2013 2:41pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Long before Condoleezza Rice, Bill Clinton, Mike Huckabee or John Kerry took up politics, they picked up a musical instrument.

AP: Anti-Fracking Group May Not Registered

Mon, March 18 2013 2:05pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Dozens of celebrities may be running afoul of the law as they unite under the banner of one group that is seeking to prevent a method of gas drilling in New York state.

Former Texas Candidate: I Want My Ashes Spread On Rick Perry's Hair

Tue, March 05 2013 6:45am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

A former gubernatorial candidate in Texas is turning heads with his unique sense of humor after once again joking that he would like to be cremated and have his ashes sprinkled on the head of current Texas Governor Rick Perry (R).

Mark Anthony Neal: Reflections: The Supremes and the Politics of Image

Thu, February 21 2013 9:03pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

When President John F. Kennedy was murdered in Dallas in November of 1963, few knew who The Supremes were, yet when Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered in Memphis in April of 1968, Diana Ross and the Supremes appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson to help bring sense to the tragedy.

LeAnn Rimes Sues Dentist; Lady Antebellum Cuts Strings + More: Country Music News Roundup

Fri, February 15 2013 9:20pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

The Band Perry Hit No. 1; Chely Wright Ultrasound Photo + More: Country Music News Roundup

Wed, February 13 2013 10:58pm - Source: The Boot

The Boot rounds up today's country music news headlines from around the web.

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

Fri, February 08 2013 6:24am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Fleetwood Mac 's Rumours would never be just an album.

Nashville Legend Cowboy Jack Clement Saluted in Star-Studded Tribute

Thu, January 31 2013 5:50pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"Jack Clement isn't in the Country Music Hall of Fame? What . . . the . . . fuck!"

One Day in Your Life: December 23, 1976

Sun, December 23 2012 4:26pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

It's a cold day in the Midwest, with temperatures in the single digits above zero in many places and strong winds driving wind-chills near 40 below.

Speaking In Tongues: Trent Reznor

Mon, December 17 2012 2:57pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Trent Reznor comes with a certain aura, a certain cache.

BB King: The Life Of Riley, DVD review

Tue, December 11 2012 3:40pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Of course, growing up in pre-war Mississippi meant being exposed to a world where racism was a deadly, daily threat.

T.Rex - The Slider

Thu, December 06 2012 2:07pm - Source: The Quietus

I should declare an infatuation – this album is exactly as old as me and for 25 of its 40 years I have loved it unreservedly.

Michael Simmons: I Was a Texas Jewboy!

Thu, December 06 2012 12:10am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

My first live sighting of Richard "Kinky" "Big Dick" Friedman was at Max's Kansas City in New York in 1973.

Sundance '13 Shorts Lineup Include Films By Guillermo Arriaga, Nash Edgerton, Morgan Spurlock, Albert Maysles, Romola Garai & More

Wed, December 05 2012 7:09pm - Source: The Playlist

We're finding out more and more about what we'll be seeing at next year's Sundance Film Festival with every passing day, and following the announcement of the Short Film Program we've found ourselves again spotting some fairly high profile names.

Neil Young, Hurricane Sandy Benefit Q&A: Pay Attention to Victims, Not Kardashians

Mon, December 03 2012 8:52pm - Source: Spinner

On Thursday, Dec. 6, Neil Young and Crazy Horse will perform a special benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy victims at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The show, which will raise money for the Red Cross, comes at the end of the band's North American tour in support of their excellent 2012 album Psychedelic Pill and, as Neil tells us in the Q&A below, is their way of saying thanks for all the support they've received from fans who've been affected by the storm.

Willie Nelson Supports Obama While Country Colleagues Rally for Romney

Mon, November 05 2012 8:27pm - Source: The Boot

While most country stars are keeping mum about tomorrow's (Nov. 6) election, there are a few voicing their opinions.

Hurricane Sandy: Bruce Springsteen's Rare Song, Bon Jovi Damages

Thu, November 01 2012 8:09pm - Source: Spinner

The music and entertainment industry is starting to come out of hiding from Hurricane Sandy and Bruce Springsteen , a native of hard-hit New Jersey, was quick to talk about it.

Cool Daddio! Jon Snow gets star jazz billing

Sat, October 27 2012 11:15pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Though it is not widely known, Snow has a solid musical background and was once a talented schoolboy chorister who gave solo performances before large audiences at Winchester Cathedral.

Minnie Pearl 100th Birthday: Vince Gill, Amy Grant Among Those Celebrating Comic's Legacy

Tue, October 23 2012 6:49pm - Source: The Boot

Comedic entertainer Minnie Pearl once famously said of fans, "Just love 'em and they'll love you right back."

BOOM for Equality Adds Beth Orton, Cibo Matto to Freedom to Love Now! Concert

Thu, October 11 2012 12:08am - Source: ArtistDirect

BOOM for Equality Adds Beth Orton, Cibo Matto to Freedom to Love Now!

Jello Biafra: The Protest Issue Bonus Interview

Fri, October 05 2012 9:15pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Arguably punk rock's most tireless political shit-stirrer, Jello Biafra has spent the last 34 years mocking the absurd spectacle of American politics.

Robert David Jaffee: Double Standard for Bipolar Disorder

Fri, September 28 2012 5:38pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Sometimes, it seems that there is a double standard, a bipolarity, if you will, concerning bipolar disorder.

Governor's Ball Set for June 8 + June 9

Fri, September 21 2012 10:28pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Summer 2012 just ended, but we're already planning for Summer 2013.

Universal-EMI Merger Expected To Clear FTC Vote On Friday

Thu, September 20 2012 9:12pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) might be an "American Girl," but rocker Tom Petty doesn't want her using his song to say it.

Mike Ragogna: Chatting With Taj Mahal, Little Feat's Bill Payne, Steve Forbert, Nona Hendryx and Jon Tiven, Plus a Luther Exclusive

Mon, September 17 2012 5:23am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

You have a new project, The Hidden Treasures Of Taj Mahal: 1969 - 1973, with some studio gems on one disc and a Live at the Royal Albert Hall performance from April 18th, 1970, on the other.

The Eagles and Charles M. Young: Behind the Cover Story

Tue, September 04 2012 2:20pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The last time the Eagles appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone , back in 1979, Charles M. Young had spent a year with the band, gaining unprecedented access to one of rock's biggest and most private bands ( "The Eagles: Hell Is for Heroes," RS 305 ).

Rock Legend To Paul Ryan: Stop Playing My Song

Thu, August 23 2012 8:45am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) might be an "American Girl," but rocker Tom Petty doesn't want her using his song to say it.

Danny Strong: My Favorite Campaign Movies

Wed, August 22 2012 12:09am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Elections bring out the primal nature of our better and worst selves.

Kelly Hogan :: The AD Interview

Thu, August 16 2012 7:45pm - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

People like to call Kelly Hogan a " chanteuse ," but isn't that really just a fancy French word for "she can sing her ass off?"

Silversun Pickups Tells Romney to Stop Using 'Panic Switch'

Thu, August 16 2012 2:06pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Silversun Pickups has told Mitt Romney to stop using their song "Panic Switch" at campaign events, sending a cease-and-desist order to the Republican presidential hopeful.

R.I.P. Kitty Wells

Mon, July 16 2012 9:34pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Kitty Wells, the often proclaimed "Queen of Country Music" died Monday from complications after a stroke.

Beck, Fiona Apple, Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, Phantogram & more

Fri, July 13 2012 8:45pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Randall's Island, situated in the East River just between Queens and The Bronx, was at one time home to an asylum, an orphanage, a potter's field, a juvenile reform school, and a rest home for Civil War vets.

Frank Ocean's manager speaks out over US store Target's refusal to stock 'Channel Orange'

Fri, July 13 2012 12:50pm - Source: NME

Frank Ocean 's manager Christian Clancy has questioned US store Target 's reasoning over their decision to not stock the singer's debut album 'Channel Orange'.

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