The 20 Best Cover Songs of 2010
The artists who made our list transformed the songs they chose, playing to their own strengths while keeping the core elements that made the song great in the first place. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAmy Winehouse, Janelle Monae Set Brazilian Tour Dates
Amy Winehouse recently announced a handful of Brazilian shows that her website is referring to as a “one-off tour.” This will be the singer’s first string of performances in more than two years.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Amy Winehouse Cover "It's My Party"
The song will be a part of upcoming Quincy Jones tribute album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAmy Winehouse to Appear on Quincy Jones Tribute Album
It was questionable for a while, but yesterday Quincy Jones confirmed that Amy Winehouse will appear on his tribute album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Amy Winehouse Kind of Perform a Zutons Song With Mark Ronson
Despite the greatness of her 2006 album Back to Black, most of the headlines Amy Winehouse has made in recent years have involved her drama-addled personal life, disheveled appearance and seemingly-perilous health. Silly us for thinking that footage from her performance with her Back to Black producer Mark Ronson two nights ago may have changed that.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAmy Winehouse Launches Fred Perry Clothing Line
Beleaguered soul queen Amy Winehouse hasn’t put out an album since 2007’s widely acclaimed Back to Black, and it looks like before you’ll hear her sing anything new you’ll have the chance to don one of the articles of clothing she designed for British brand Fred Perry. Women’s Wear Daily reports that Winehouse has already created 17 sketches for the line, which is influenced by the singer’s own style. The collection features ballet pumps and ’50s-style shirtdresses, and items will range in price from $32 to $150. It hits stores in October, so start teasing those beehives now, folks!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLilith Fair Returns Next Year: 10 Must-Have Ladies for its Lineup
Lady folkstress Paula Cole used to ask, “Where have all the cowboys gone?” But in recent years, it’s been the cowgirls we’re wondering about. But wonder no longer: Lilith Fair has returned.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBoy George Writes Ode to Amy Winehouse from Prison
Amy Winehouse has had a tough go of it. Her once-successful and promising career stalled because of her legal problems and rampant substance abuse. She has a tempestuous relationship with ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, and escaped to the island of St. Lucia for several months to elude the paparazzi who hang around hoping to find her wandering the London streets half-dressed at 5:00 a.m. again (as she did one morning in 2007).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAmy Winehouse to Release New Album in 2010?
Island Records' co-president seems to think so!Being that news about Amy Winehouse spans the gamut of importance from relatively high to seriously, who cares?, a bit of positivity coming down the pipeline can be quite exciting. And with that, we bring you this tidbit: abovementioned co-president Darcus Beese told BBC News that a new Winehouse record is due in 2010. Which, you know, is only three months away.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRolling Stones, Killers, Amy Winehouse, Fall Out Boy, Many More Contribute to Climate Change Benefit CD
When a good and worthy cause is presented to the music industry, some musicians sure don't screw around in creating the ultimate fundraiser. Case in point: The UK climate change charity Artists Project Earth (APE), which raises awareness for climate-crisis projects and natural disaster relief, recently sought a little help from their friends. Those friends just happen to include names like The Rolling Stones, The Killers and Amy Winehouse.... read more
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