Beck Enlists All-Star Lineup for Song Reader Performance
Franz Ferdinand, Joan Wasser (of Joan as the Police Woman), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Beth Orton, Michael Kiwanuka bring their interpretation. read more
The Head and the Heart Release Summer Tour Dates
Band will join Dave Matthews Band, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down for summer dates. read more
Franz Ferdinand Announces Fourth Album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
Four years after Franz Ferdinand's last album, Tonight, the band has confirmed the release of their fourth studio album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, set to drop Aug. 27 via Domino. read more
Watch The Flaming Lips' Awesomely Weird Performance on Fallon
The veteran psychedelic rockers pushed the limits of normalcy on late-night TV. read more
Riot Fest 2013 Lineup Announced
Violent Femmes, Public Enemy, Dismemberment Plan, more. read more
The Blind Boys of Alabama To Release New Justin Vernon-Produced Album
Album's guest spots, international tour dates to be announced later. read more
The Dodos Announce New Album, Carrier
Dodos singer/guitarist Meric Long is no stranger to melancholy tunes, but on Carrier, the band’s follow-up to 2011’s No Color, the pain that colors this 11-track album is recent for him and drummer Logan Kroeber.... read more
Three Rolling Stones Albums to be Reissued on Clear Vinyl
Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed and Hot Rocks 1964-1971. read more
Eric Avery Pulls Out of Nine Inch Nails Tour with "Mixed Emotions"
He was expected to play with the band from the start of the U.S. tour on July 26 through the world tour in 2014, but he said as the tour dates kept growing, he “just got overwhelmed.” read more
Watch Mikal Cronin's Light-Hearted "Change" Video
Mikal Cronin – Change from Merge Records on Vimeo. Mikal Cronin’s “Change” video takes place at exactly the kind of house party you’d imagine the frontman and his California garage-grunge band playing on Friday nights. Taken from his recent sophomore release, MCII, the clip is a classic, low-budget performance video, following an invisible kid as he struggles to fit in at the party. There’s a terrific string buildup, a happy ending, and plenty of headbanging to go around. Oh, and don’t miss the awesome “kitten burger” at 0:31.... read more
Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E Holograms to Perform at Rock the Bells Festival
During Rock the Bells’ press pre-party last night, it was announced the spirits of late hip-hop legends Eazy-E and Ol’ Dirty Bastard are set to take the stage in “original, virtual performances” for the event’s 10-year anniversary.... read more
Watch Phoenix Perform on Fallon
French pop-rockers Phoenix performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, performing in support of their recent release Bankrupt! The band performed “Trying To Be Cool” and “The Real Thing.” Watch the performances in the player below.... read more
Listen to The Lonely Island's New Wack Album Track
In what can only be described as a natural progression from "Motherlover" (the ultimate tribute to Mother's Day from the group's sophomore album, Turtleneck & Chain), The Lonely Island unveiled a new song today titled "I Fucked My Aunt." read more
Americana Music Association Announces 2013 Award Nominees
Early today, the nominees for the 2013 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards show were announced from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Calif. read more
Artists Share History of the Beastie Boys' Album Art in New Clip
Juxtapose's latest issue pays tribute to the Beastie Boys in the form of a "visual history," with interviews from every album cover artist as well as numerous photographers. read more
Jack White's Third Man Records to Reissue Sun Records Classics
Initial offerings include Johnny Cash. read more
Phosphorescent Extends Summer Tour
Phosphorescent is keeping the touring ball rolling this summer after the release of the fantastic Muchacho. Matthew Houck and co. have announced 11 new dates, which will now take the band to Brooklyn, Ottawa, Burlington, Vt.; Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Detroit and more. read more
Local Natives Announce Tour Dates
It looks as though Local Natives will be having quite the busy year. read more
Help Kickstart Physical Release for Punch Brothers' How to Grow a Band Doc
Punch Brothers fans: You want this. read more
Queens of the Stone Age Release Haunting Video for "Kalopsia"
With only a month before Queens of the Stone Age release their first new album since 2007, they have released a disturbing animated clip to accompany their song “Kalopsia.” read more
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