Dr. House of Blues: Hugh Laurie to Release Album
British comedian and grumpy/fictional doctor extraordinaire Hugh Laurie is a man of many talents. Among them, apparently: the self-taught ability to play piano, guitar, harmonica, saxophone and drums.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Barack Obama, Paul McCartney, Jack White, Jerry Seinfeld, Many More Sing "Hey Jude" at the White House
The headline pretty much says it all, but when we say “many more,” we really do mean just that. Like, Faith Hill, Herbie Hancock, Emmylou Harris, Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello, etc. Watch the video (via Pitchfork) below:... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsElvis Costello, Jack White, Many More Pay Tribute to Paul McCartney at White House
As if joining the ranks of Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder—the only other musicians to be awarded the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song—wasn’t enough, Paul McCartney will also be honored with tribute performances by Wonder, Dave Grohl, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, Faith Hill, Corinne Bailey Rae, the Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock and Elvis Costello when President Obama presents him with the award at the White House on June 2.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTrue Blood Soundtrack to Include M. Ward, Lucinda Williams, Beck, Many More
HBO’s True Blood features more than swampy Bayou vampires and tortured human/undead love stories—it has some good music music too. And on May 25, the second installment of the series’ soundtrack, True Blood – Music From the HBO Original Series Volume II, will be released on Elektra Records. May 25 will also see the release of the show’s second season on DVD.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 80 Best Workout Songs
We bet it's time for you to update that ol' workout playlist. The following songs are guaranteed to get your body moving. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySecond Season of Elvis Costello's TV Show to Premiere in December
The second season of Elvis Costello critically acclaimed seven-part TV series, Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…, premieres on the Sundance Channel on Dec. 9.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsNickel Creek/Toad the Wet Sprocket Supergroup Preps Debut
It seems like hardly a day goes by that we're not reporting on new supergroup shenanigans, and today is going to be no exception. On Sept. 15, the eight-member group WPA (Works Progress Administration), whose members have played with everyone from Toad the Wet Sprocket to Elvis Costello, will release its self-titled album.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRosanne Cash Announces New LP Influenced by Father Johnny
In 1973, country legend Johnny Cash decided his daughter Rosanne was lacking a solid country-music education, so he gave her list of what he considered to be 100 essential songs for her to know. The younger Cash, who has since made 11 records of her own, turned back to the list for inspiration on her next project, and—with the help of a few friends—will release her first album of covers on Oct. 6. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElvis Costello: Secret, Profane & Sugarcane
Given its provenance as an acoustic album recorded in a mere... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsElvis Costello gets Secret, Profane with T-Bone Burnett
Elvis Costello has always been a master of collaboration, and on his upcoming release, Secret, Profane & Sugarcane, he continues the tradition. Working with T-Bone Burnett as producer for the the third time, Costello also joined forces with Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris and the newest incarnation of his touring band, The Sugarcanes.... read more
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