Beck will bring his symphonic reinvention back to North American stages this summer, with nine concerts across eight cities backed by local orchestras. This announcement follows Beck’s well-received orchestral performances at Carnegie Hall and other venues last year. “The band got a little bigger since last time,” Beck joked during …
Read More »Godcaster Go Psych-Pop With a Little Help from Of Montreal
When we last heard from them, the buzzy New York art-rock band Godcaster were making unsettling, doomy noise on their self-titled 2023 album and conjuring one of the freakiest spectacles at SXSW 2024. But it’s always been clear that they’re a band with little interest in doing any one thing …
Read More »The Tao of David Johansen
Unlike the other New York Dolls — the band he didn’t quite invent but came to personify after he was recruited when geeky bassist Arthur Kane and doomed drummer Billy Murcia knocked on his door in 1971 and asked if he’d join — David Johansen grew up solidly middle class …
Read More »Willie Nelson Books Bob Dylan, Avett Brothers, the Mavericks for 4th of July Picnic
Willie Nelson‘s annual 4th of July Picnic is coming to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, this year with a lineup that includes Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers, the Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, and Tami Neilson, in addition to Nelson and his Family Band. Ticket go on sale …
Read More »Diane Warren Denied Best Original Song Oscar Again
Diane Warren’s streak of Oscar losses continues, as the songwriter — on her 16th Best Original Song nomination — once again lost in the category for The Six Triple Eight’s “The Journey.” Despite the 16 nominations — and eight consecutive Best Original Song nominations, dating back to 2017’s “Stand Up …
Read More »Raye Reflects on 'Skyfall' Oscar Performance: 'No One Can Sing Adele Like Adele'
As a first time Oscar attendee, Raye had big shoes to fill. The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer-songwriter performed Adele‘s orchestral ballad “Skyfall” to close out the James Bond tribute, and told Entertainment Tonight that performing the award-winning tune was a daunting task. “It was such an exhilarating performance, also no …
Read More »Watch Chappell Roan and Elton John Duet 'Pink Pony Club' at His Oscar Party
What better place to transform into a Pink Pony Club than Elton John‘s annual Oscars viewing party? On Sunday night, Chappell Roan took the stage for a full concert that included a historic duet with John of his classic “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and her hit …
Read More »What's Going On With This PartyNextDoor, Tory Lanez Beef?
A 10-year prison sentence has not stopped Tory Lanez from trading beef bars with PartyNextDoor in the latest escalation of a feud that may be just a dumb online misunderstanding, or a dumb album publicity stunt. The “feud,” such as it is, appears to date back to a rather innocuous …
Read More »Bob Dylan Declined Opportunity to Perform and Present at Oscars
Mick Jagger was on hand to present the Oscar for Best Original Song on Sunday evening. As he announced the winner (“El Mal” from EmiliaPérez), the musician quipped, “I’m greatly honored to be invited to give this award for the Best Original Song tonight, and much as I love doing …
Read More »Doja Cat Admits Performing During the James Bond Tribute Was 'Scary'
Doja Cat, whose discography includes farm-animal jingle “Mooo!” and the Dionne Warwick-sampled “Paint the Town Red,” made a big impression at the 97th Oscars. Doja performed a rendition of the James Bond anthem “Diamonds Are Forever,” dressed in a gown embellished with crystals. In a social media post Monday, the …
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