Jesse Colin Young, founding member of the Sixties folk-rock group the Youngbloods, performs three songs from his home for the latest episode of Rolling Stone‘s “In My Room.” Surrounded by his guitars from over the years, the singer-songwriter starts off the segment by reminding everyone that “it’s a time where …
Read More »Original Artwork for Led Zeppelin's Debut Album Headed to Auction
The original artwork on the cover of Led Zeppelin‘s 1969 self-titled debut album will be auctioned off via Christie’s during a sale scheduled for June 2nd through 18th. The cover was designed by George Hardie and based on photographer Sam Shere’s famous 1937 photograph of the Hindenburg disaster. It’s estimated …
Read More »Celebs Are Bored: Sir Anthony Hopkins Joins TikTok, Does 'Toosie Slide'
As much of America continues to self-quarantine, the propensity to go stir crazy increases with each passing day. Celebrities are no different: bored out of their minds while sitting at home indefinitely. Maybe they are ceaselessly launching Instagram Lives just for some human connection. Maybe they’re teasing us with some …
Read More »Watch Neil Young Perform 'Silver and Gold' Cuts During 'Fireside Sessions'
Neil Young has just shared his fourth Fireside Sessions digital concert on the Neil Young Archives. Like the previous three editions, it’s an intimate, acoustic set filmed by his wife, actress Daryl Hannah, at their home. It’s packed with rarities and fan favorites. The show begins with an outdoor performance …
Read More »Doja Cat Enlists Nicki Minaj for Sassy New 'Say So' Remix
Doja Cat has enlisted Nicki Minaj for a new remix of her chart-climbing song, “Say So.” The original version appears on Doja Cat’s sophomore album, 2019’s Hot Pink. The new spin on the retro-grooving pop song features Minaj taking on a verse and also closing out the remix, which wraps …
Read More »2020 Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus
This year’s long-standing Newport Folk and Jazz festivals have been canceled due to ongoing health and safety concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I believe we can emerge from this adversity stronger and more connected than ever before,” said Jay Sweet, the executive producer of the festivals. The Newport Folk …
Read More »Khruangbin Preview New Album With Shimmering Disco Track 'Time (You and I)'
Texas trio Khruangbin unveiled a slick and mesmerizing new song, “Time (You and I),” from their upcoming album, Mordechai, out June 26th via Dead Oceans and Night Time Stories. “Time (You and I)” boasts a vintage blend of funk, soul and disco, and its crisp rhythm section keeps a toe-tapping …
Read More »Mick Jagger Responds to Paul McCartney's Claim That 'the Beatles Were Better'
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards went on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music show this week to promote the new Rolling Stones single, “Living in a Ghost Town,” which also gave them an opportunity to respond to Paul McCartney’s recent claim that the Beatles were a better band than the Stones. “[The …
Read More »Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Bryan Adams Tapped for COVID-19 TV Special
Canadian artists are teaming up for a special television broadcast in support of health care workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Similar to the One World: Together at Home U.S. broadcast from this past weekend, the TV special Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble will feature a host of celebrities and music artists, including Celine …
Read More »Big Thief Release Demo Collection to Raise Money for Touring Crew
Big Thief have released a collection of demos, Demos Vol. 1 – Topanga Canyon, CA – Feb 2018, from the sessions that produced their two 2019 albums, U.F.O.F. and Two Hands, with all proceeds benefitting the band’s touring crew. Big Thief previewed the collection with “Live Young (Topanga Demo),” a …
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