Andrew Bird and Squirrel Nut Zippers founder Jimbo Mathus have reunited to release a new song, “Sweet Oblivion” from their upcoming collaborative album, These 13, out March 5th via Thirty Tigers. “Sweet Oblivion” arrives with a clip of Bird and Mathus performing the track against a gorgeous backdrop landscape in …
Read More »Abbey Road Studios Is Getting Its Own Documentary by Mary McCartney
Mercury Studios, the newly formed media production division of Universal Music Group, has announced an upcoming documentary on the world-famous Abbey Road Studios. The film, If These Walls Could Sing, will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the recording studio and a comprehensive overview of its history as part of Abbey …
Read More »See Trent Reznor Cover 'Fantastic Voyage,' 'Fashion' for David Bowie Tribute Livestream
Trent Reznor covered David Bowie’s “Fantastic Voyage” and “Fashion” as part of the “Just for One Day” tribute livestream, which — after a one-day delay due to technical difficulties and Covid-19 restrictions — aired Saturday night, one day after what would have been the late icon’s 74th birthday. The stripped-down …
Read More »Neal Schon on Journey's 'New Strut,' Possible Arnel Pineda Biopic, and His New Solo LP
Three years ago, Journey guitarist Neal Schon finished a solo album of instrumental tracks that mixed classic-rock covers like “Hey Jude” and “Voodoo Child” with originals he created with producer-drummer Narada Michael Walden. Since that time, Journey fired drummer Steve Smith and bassist Ross Valory after a bitter business dispute, …
Read More »Year in Review: So, How Was Your 2020, Billy Strings?
So, How Was Your 2020?is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture and memorable moments that shaped their year. Bluegrass phenomenon Billy Strings would likely deserve a 2020 live MVP honor, if such a thing existed. The Nashville performer with lightning-fast licks played …
Read More »Nashville Bomber Played 'Downtown' Before Blowing Up His RV. Petula Clark Isn't Happy
The white male domestic terrorist who blew up his RV on Nashville‘s historic Second Avenue on Christmas morning —injuring three, crumbling buildings, and damaging more than 40 businesses — played Petula Clark’s 1964 hit “Downtown” over the camper’s speaker system before the blast. On Tuesday, the 88-year-old English singer issued …
Read More »Hear Eddie Vedder's Acoustic Cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Growin' Up'
Eddie Vedder has released an acoustic cover of the Bruce Springsteen song “Growin’ Up” as part of a new EP that expanded the Pearl Jam singer’s recent solo single “Matter of Time.” Vedder has performed his rendition of the Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. classic in concert since 2003, when …
Read More »Charly Bliss Enlist PUP for Angsty New Christmas Song
Charly Bliss and PUP bring emo magic to the holidays with “It’s Christmas and I Fucking Miss You.” “Deck the halls, the snowflakes fall/But I’m not feeling glad at all,” Charly Bliss’ Eva Hendricks announces, singing into a hairbrush in the shower with a Santa hat. “It’s Christmas and I …
Read More »Lana Del Rey, Hayley Williams, Chicks Among Lineup for Jack Antonoff's Ally Coalition Concert
Lana Del Rey, Hayley Williams, the Chicks, St. Vincent, Shamir and Sleater-Kinney are slated to appear during Jack Antonoff and the Ally Coalition‘s seventh annual talent show. This year’s event will be livestreamed for free on December 21st at 9 p.m. ET via Twitch, with donations from the event supporting …
Read More »Elle King Moves on From Heartbreak in 'Another You' Performance Video
Elle King has moved on from a bad relationship, but her ex won’t let it go in her emotive performance video for new single, “Another You.” Cowritten by King, Sam Fischer and John Hume, “Another You” discusses heartbreak and second chances at new love. In the intimate performance clip, King …
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