Video Premiere: Behind The Scenes of New Multitudes
As we previously reported, Son Volt’s Jay Farrar, Centro-Matic’s Will Johnson, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Varnaline’s Anders Parker will appear on New Multitudes, which will be released on Feb. 28. The album is a homage to Woody Guthrie and will feature interpretations of unrecorded Guthrie lyrics. read more
Found in: Featured AudioVarious Artists: T Bone Burnett Presents the Speaking Clock Revue
Culled from two separate 2010 performances — Oct. 16 and 20, to be precise — T-Bone Burnett Presents the Speaking Clock Revue features 11 highlights of renowned country/blues producer T-Bone Burnett’s special star-studded event. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsLou Reed, Tom Morello, Others to Pay Tribute to Woody Guthrie
In commemoration of Woody Guthrie's would-be-100th birthday in July 2012, several musicians have teamed up with the hugely influential folk singer's estate to pay tribute to him. read more
Found in: Culture, News50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter
We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day10 Great Band Blogs
Some artists take advantage of their literary chops by posting everything from poetry to food commentary, while others use Tumblr to share photos, live sets and spontaneous videos. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMy Morning Jacket Launching Subscription Fan Club, "Self-Hypnosis" Series
It seems that rock monsters My Morning Jacket are following Jack White’s lead by creating a subscription-based fan club of their own. Members of MMJ’s recently-launched Roll Call receive several member-only perks such as first access to pre-sale tickets, an exclusive t-shirt and poster as well as b-sides, extras, demos and live takes.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAwesome of the Day: M. Ward and Jim James' Creme-Bru-Log
What does folk supergroup Monsters of Folk have to do with crème brulée? More than you might think, it turns out. In fact, two of the group’s members have recently started blogging about it.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayWatch Monsters of Folk on Austin City Limits
Monsters of Folk—the indie-folk supergroup consisting of Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes, M. Ward, and, more recently, Will Johnson of Centro-matic—performed on “Austin City Limits.” PBS.org has the entire show streaming now, and we suggest you take an hour to watch the guys effortlessly switch from bass to guitar to piano to drums to electric ukulele to…... read more
Found in: Music, NewsT Bone Burnett Premieres The Speaking Clock Revue Concerts Feat. Elton John, Elvis Costello, Jeff Bridges and More
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer unveils a multi-artist concert extravaganza. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMy Morning Jacket Announces U.S. Tour Dates
The band will be on the road for a little more than two weeks in August... read more
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