If there’s one thing that Jeff Tweedy has a lot of, it’s songs. (He famously tries to write at least once a day.) If there’s another, it’s really cool guitars. Wilco’s frontman has been collecting vintage instruments throughout his storied career, using some of them to make records and stockpiling …
Read More »The Who's Rock Opera 'Tommy' Is Closing on Broadway Again
The Who‘s Tommy, the rock opera that originally ran on Broadway from 1993 through 1995, is closing once again. The revival of the show at the Nederlander Theater opened in March earlier this year and will close its curtains on July 21 after 132 standard performances and 20 previews. Tommy …
Read More »Manu Chao Sings One for the Couriers on 'Sao Paulo Motoboy'
On “São Paulo Motoboy,” Manu Chao narrates the ballad of a daredevil motorcycle courier weaving in and out of traffic in the Brazilian megalopolis to make a delivery, or he’ll be fired. The music takes a relaxed tempo, but the video, much of which is taken from the motorcycle equivalent …
Read More »Hear Kelly Clarkson Fly High on Cover of Sia's 'Bird Set Free'
Kelly Clarkson is reimagining a Sia classic in her own rocky, vocal-driven style. On Tuesday, Clarkson performed “Bird Set Free” during the Kellyoke segment of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Dressed in a black-and-white bodysuit, Clarkson opened the song backed by a soft piano before being joined by My Band Y’all …
Read More »Nick Carter Rape Accuser Blasts His 'Stalling Tactics,' Cites New Allegation
Former pop singer Melissa Schuman says in a new court filing that the recently released docuseries Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter – which features Schuman describing her alleged 2003 rape at the hands of Nick Carter – led another accuser to reach out to her with claims that the …
Read More »Blackpink's Lisa Shares Snippet of Solo Single 'Rockstar'
Blackpink member Lisa is gearing up to unveil her new solo single, “Rockstar.” Today, the singer shared a 10-second snippet of the song’s music video, which features Lisa strutting through city streets at night and posing in stylish outfits as she croons,“It’s so hype, hype/ Baby I’m a rockstar.” The …
Read More »Post Malone Revs Up for 'F-1 Trillion' Tour
Post Malone is set to hit the road this fall in support of his first country album, F-1 Trillion. The musician will play a mix of stadiums and amphitheaters on the 21-show trek, which kicks off Sept. 8 at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City and …
Read More »Taylor Swift Won Travis Kelce Over When She Didn't Shy Away From Media 'Madness': 'She Wants to Support Me'
The love story between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is still being written, but the Kansas City Chiefs player was able to identify the turning point when he realized he was falling for the pop superstar. During a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Kelce reflected …
Read More »Shifty Shellshock, Frontman of Crazy Town, Dead at 49
Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock has died at the age of 49. The musician, born Seth Binzer, was discovered at his home on Monday, according to ABC7, which cites the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The cause of death was an accidental drug overdose, according to Binzer’s rep, Howie Hubberman. …
Read More »Brittney Spencer, Joy Oladokun, Tanner Adell Give Beyoncé Catalogue Classics the Nashville Treatment
Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter reimagined country music through her own musical lens. Now, other Black musicians in the genre — from Brittney Spencer and Tanner Adell to Joy Oladokun, BRELAND, and more — are painting selections from throughout her catalogue with their own rustic palettes for Apple Music’s Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé …
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