Beck has released a new extended play, recorded at Prince’s legendary Paisley Park Studios. The Paisley Park Sessions EP features renditions of Beck’s “Where It’s At” and “Up All Night” along with a medley of Prince covers, including “Kiss,” “Raspberry Beret” and “1999.” “I’ve heard the name since I was …
Read More »Bikini Kill Is Going on Tour in 2020
UPDATE (2/25):Bikini Kill is out with even more tour dates, including stopsin Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami and more. Princess Nokia will open October 21 at Red Rocks and Alice Bag will also open select dates. UPDATE (12/10):Bikini Kill has announced even more 2020 tour dates, including at New York City’s …
Read More »The Haden Triplets Preview New Album With Traditional 'Wayfaring Stranger'
In 2014, the Haden Triplets – Petra, Rachel, and Tanya – released their eponymous debut album on Jack White’s Third Man Records label. A sterling collection of vintage country songs, the LP was distinguished by the siblings’ chill-inducing harmonies. The daughters of jazz bass legend Charlie Haden (who died in …
Read More »Musicians on Musicians: Bonnie Raitt & Brandi Carlile
O n a recent L.A. afternoon, Brandi Carlile is talking about the moment when everything changed for her. It was the 2019 Grammys, when she played her ballad “The Joke” live and took home three awards. “I was 39, kind of an outlier underdog character,” says Carlile. That week, her …
Read More »Miranda Lambert to Dissect New Album 'Wildcard' in Apple Music Short Film
On Friday, Miranda Lambert will release her seventh studio album Wildcard. Next Monday, Apple Music will release an original short film that shows what it was like to be in the room making it. A new teaser for “Behind Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard” is out today and shows Lambert discussing her …
Read More »Hear Tame Impala's 'It Might Be Time' From Upcoming Album 'The Slow Rush'
Tame Impala, the music project from Kevin Parker, have announced their fourth studio album, The Slow Rush. The LP is due out on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, and will include their previously released single “Borderline,” as well as a new song that dropped today, called “It Might Be Time.” (“Patience,” another …
Read More »See SugarHill Gang Perform Classic Track 'Rapper's Delight' on 'Kimmel'
SugarHill Gang appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight.” Joined by Melle Mel and Scorpio of the Furious Five, the group took over the Brooklyn Academy of Music, giving an energized rendition of the track from all sides of the venue. The performance included all …
Read More »The Ballroom Thieves Seek Shelter From the Road in New Song 'Love Is Easy'
“The last five years of touring have made it clear that the road is not a place I can comfortably call home,” says Martin Earley, the singer-guitarist for the Portland, Maine-based Americana trio the Ballroom Thieves. “Don’t get me wrong, performing is still downright blissful most of the time, but …
Read More »Watch Steve Earle Sing Guy Clark's 'Dublin Blues' on 'Austin City Limits'
The latest episode of the long-running live-music series Austin City Limits includes a loving tribute to the songs of the late, great Guy Clark, who died in 2016. Hosted by Steve Earle, and featuring his band the Dukes, the hour-long episode includes Clark and Earle’s fellow Texans, Rodney Crowell, Joe …
Read More »Jaden, Willow Smith Embark on Co-Headlining Tour
Jaden and Willow Smith are heading out on the road together. The Willow & Erys Tour will feature the siblings as co-headlining acts, kicking off November 12th at San Diego’s SOMA venue and playing stops throughout the U.S. and Canada, before wrapping December 19th at Los Angeles’ Novo club. Both …
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