Since news broke Tuesday morning that Loretta Lynn, the pioneering country singer, died at her home in Tennessee at age 90, some of Nashville’s biggest stars, from Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood, have been paying her tribute. But the remembrance that caught our eye was from the guy who once …
Read More »Jack White Remembers Loretta Lynn: “She Was the Greatest Female Singer-Songwriter of the 20th Century”
As tributes continue to pour in following the death of country music legend Loretta Lynn, Jack White, who produced Lynn’s 2004 classic Van Lear Rose and duetted with Lynn on “Portland, Oregon,” memorialized her with an extensive video on his Instagram page. White called Lynn “a mother figure” and “a …
Read More »Watch Marcus Mumford Perform Bluesy Single 'Grace' on 'Corden'
Marcus Mumford stopped by The Late Late Show to perform an emotionally-wrought version of his recent song “Grace.” Appearing with a live band, Mumford gave the song a bluesy vibe. The musician also sat down with host James Corden to discuss his music and his Oscar tattoo. “Grace” comes off …
Read More »Depeche Mode, Still Mourning, Return With Tour and New Album 'Memento Mori'
During the peak of the pandemic, Depeche Mode‘s members found themselves simultaneously making sense of Covid’s widespread loss while trying to appreciate life in the moment. Those two themes kept popping up when frontman Dave Gahan and singer and multi-instrumentalist Martin Gore were writing lyrics for what would become their …
Read More »Jay-Z Advances Technological Age with Major Investment in Robot Pizza Truck Startup
In a future that regrettably lacks flying cars and teleportation as early predictions in movies and television may have suggested, Jay-Z is doing his part to advance the technological age. The billionaire rapper’s venture capital firm was the lead investor in the Los Angeles-area startup Stellar Pizza as they raised …
Read More »The Black Crowes' Rich Robinson to Lead Benefit Concerts Marking 40th Anniversary of R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town'
The Black Crowes founder Rich Robinson has announced an all-star lineup for a pair of concerts celebrating 40 years of R.E.M.’s debut EP Chronic Town. The two-night event, set to be hosted in Georgia on Dec. 14 and 15, will double as a benefit show with proceeds going towards Planned …
Read More »Rage Against the Machine Cancel North American Tour
Rage Against the Machine have canceled their 2023 North American Tour due to Zach de la Rocha‘s leg injury, the band announced across social media on Tuesday. The decision comes nearly two months after the injury forced Rage to cancel their European show dates as well. De la Rocha injured …
Read More »Pearl Jam, Wet Leg, Mac DeMarco Feature on Upcoming Abortion Rights Benefit Album
Pearl Jam, Wet Leg, Mac DeMarco, Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Devo, R.E.M. and Fleet Foxes are just a few of the artists contributing exclusive recordings for a new abortion rights benefit album set to release this week. The album, Good Music to Ensure Safe Abortion Access to …
Read More »Margo Price Remembers Loretta Lynn: 'This One Hurts on Another Level… I'll Miss Her Forever'
Loretta Lynn paved the way for generations of country music artists, many of whom have taken to sharing their most cherished interactions with the iconic performer in the wake of her death at age 90. Country singer and songwriter Margo Price shared her own tribute on Instagram, writing: “It’s safe …
Read More »Lindsey Buckingham Cancels Remaining European Tour Dates Over Health Concerns
Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham announced Monday that he will not finish out the rest of his European tour due to continued health issues. The former Fleetwood Mac member was scheduled to play across Europe through Nov. 13 before returning for several U.S shows. “Due to ongoing health issues, Lindsey Buckingham is …
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