Flaming Lips to Collaborate With Justin Vernon on Album
The Flaming Lips are finishing up a collaborative covers album that will feature Bon Iver, Rolling Stone reports. It’s among a string of interesting collaborations the band’s done with artists that include Neon Indian, Yoko Ono and Lightning Bolt. read more
Found in: Music, NewsNick Cave and the Bad Seeds Are Back Together
Earlier in the month, Australian singer Nick Cave announced that his most recent project, Grinderman, was disbanding, leaving many to wonder what Cave would devote his time to now. Today, NME reported Cave has decided to turn his attention back to the Bad Seeds, who have been on hiatus since the release of 2008's Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!. read more
Found in: Music, NewsLissie to Release EP Full of Covers
Singer-songwriter Lissie has just announced that she will release her first set of new material since her 2010 breakout full-length _Catching a Tiger_ next month. The five song EP will consist of songs ranging from hip-hop to metal, but all done in her unique alternative styling. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Neko Case and Nick Cave Cover The Zombies
The fourth season of HBO’s racy vampire drama True Blood is already one of the most anticipated premieres of the summer, and now the show is generating even more buzz by releasing a cover of The Zombies’ classic “She’s Not There,” performed as a duet by Neko Case and Nick Cave.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsEllie Goulding, Cee Lo Green and Dizzee Rascal Join Music Matters Campaign
Ellie Goulding, Cee Lo Green and Dizzee Rascal have joined the Music Matters campaign, hoping to educate consumers on the value of music (monetary and otherwise).... read more
Found in: Music, News100 Tasty Bands Combine to Form 50 Tastier Bands
After sifting through the infinite internet, we found it curious how many band names involve food. Then we decided to combine two food-related bands (Iron & Wine, String Cheese Incident) to form an entirely new, even tastier band (Wine & String Cheese). Sometimes they even create a whole new food item (Chocolate Honey Cone).... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesNick Cave Reissues More Albums, Collaborates With UNKLE
While Nick Cave has spent much of his time lately with Grinderman, the legendary Aussie rocker will continue to reissue his entire catalog with the Bad Seeds. Having already released his first seven records over the course of 2009 and 2010, he will re-release the next four albums in his catalog—Let Love In, Murder Ballads, The Boatman’s Call and No More Shall We Part—this spring.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFourteen Truly Epic Track One Side Ones
Any jerk with a guitar can write an epic song... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAwesome of the Day: Nick Cave Covers 28 Songs
The good folks at TwentyFourBit have compiled a list of the 28 best covers performed by quintessential badass Nick Cave. Give the lengthy list, which stretches across his 40-year career, a listen here.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayNick Cave Planning New Bad Seeds Album for 2011
In a recent interview with Spinner, Nick Cave revealed that his next project will be a new Bad Seeds record, out sometime next year.... read more
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