At a press event in London on Saturday, King Crimson manager David Singleton announced that the band’s entire studio-album catalog will soon launch on Spotify. Describing the move as part of an “outreach year” for the band, Singleton said the albums are set to begin streaming in time for the …
Read More »Rolling Stones Announce 'Bridges To Bremen' Concert Film, Highlighting 1998 Gig
The Rolling Stones‘ Bridges to Babylon Tour will be the focus of the upcoming live album/concert film Bridges to Bremen. The never-released, full-length show captures the rock band performing in the German city on September 2nd, 1998 and includes a mix of the Stones’ greatest hits as well as tracks …
Read More »Lawmakers Optimistic About New Federal Marijuana Bill
A large bipartisan group of lawmakers are dropping legislation later this morning that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana by allowing each state or territory to decide their own pot policy, and unlike in years past — this time they think it actually has a chance of becoming law. …
Read More »Best Online Music Courses, Classes and Lessons
Hitmaker Timbaland is the latest artist to join MasterClass, an online learning platform that’s tapping into the expertise of celebrities, industry leaders, and newsmakers to offer on-demand classes for busy professionals hoping to learn a new skill or hobby. Timbaland’s course, released last month, focuses on producing and beat-making, something …
Read More »Music Is Finally Making More Money Than It Was In 2007
After weathering decades of decline, the global recorded music industry saw its fourth consecutive year of revenue growth in 2018, according to the latest annual review from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The IFPI reports that music sales from around the world topped $19.1 billion last year …
Read More »Watch Conor Oberst, Phoebe Bridgers Cover Lady Gaga's 'Shallow'
Better Oblivion Community Center have covered Lady Gaga‘s Oscar-winning song “Shallow,” which is becoming part of the pop culture lexicon. The band, a collaboration between Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, reimagined the A Star Is Born track during a performance at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn. In the clip, which was …
Read More »Watch Lil Kim's Cinematic 'Go Awff' Music Video
Lil Kim has dropped a music video for her new single “Go Awff” and the rapper is all about the glitz and glamour in the clip. Directed by Damien Sandoval, the video showcases Lil Kim’s over-the-top style, setting most of the choreography in front of a Lil Kim-branded private plane. …
Read More »Hear Elon Musk's Surprise Rap Song 'RIP Harambe'
Elon Musk combined a Twitter joke, a years-old meme and Auto-Tune into a surprise new song called “RIP Harambe,” which the Tesla CEO uploaded onto SoundCloud this weekend. “This might be my finest work,” the SpaceX boss said of the track, which he posted on his fictitious Emo G Records’ …
Read More »Def Leppard Talk Rock Hall Induction, Love of Brian May
Def Leppard were eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for over a decade before they appeared on a ballot this year. Once they were added, they won entry on their first attempt. “It’s not one type of music [being inducted this year], which I think is a …
Read More »Agnes Varda, French New Wave Filmmaker, Dead at 90
Agnès Varda, “the mother of the French New Wave” who spent seven decades as a trailblazing filmmaker and documentarian, has died at the age of 90. “The director and artist Agnes Varda died at her home on the night of Thursday, March 29, of complications from cancer,” Varda’s family said …
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