The giant pig head that adorned the stage of Roger Waters’ 1990 Berlin performance of The Wall, as well as other large-scale inflatable props and models used by the Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Queen are headed to auction, the BBC reports. The items come from the Halesworth, England workshop of Air Artists and… Source: Music […]
Toro y Moi Drops Free, Surprise 'Samantha' Mixtape
Toro y Moi’s Chaz Bundick has dropped a surprise 20-track mixtape titled Samantha as a free download, just four months after the singer released his new LP What For?. “‘Samantha’ out 8-28-15,” Bundick wrote on Instagram before posting a Dropbox link routing fans to the 20-track collection, Pitchfork reports. The mixtape features… Source: Music News
Hear Cee Lo's Soulful New Song 'Sign of the Times'
“Why can’t we open our eyes to the sign of the times?” Cee Lo Green pleads on his soulful new song, which samples Bob James’ flute-and-keys groove from the classic TV series Taxi. The laid-back “Sign of the Times” – available to purchase via iTunes – is the singer’s latest tease of… Source: Music News
Shania Twain at 50: See the Retiring Superstar's Career in Photos
Shania Twain turns 50 today, adding another milestone to a 25-year career that’s full of landmark albums, chart-topping hits and bare midriffs. To celebrate, she’s gearing up for another leg of her Rock This Country tour, which will help bring her days on the road to a close. “I want to… Source: Music News
After 'Compton' Success, DJ Premier Eyes Gang Starr Biopic
The overwhelming success of N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton may cause Hollywood execs to start digging around for more hip-hop backstories to plunder. If veteran producer DJ Premier, who worked with Dr. Dre on the latter’s “Animals” track for new album Compton, has his way, his former group Gang Starr will be next… Source: Music News
Flashback: River Phoenix Covers Patty Loveless' 'Blame It on Your Heart'
When acclaimed film director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, Mask) focused on Nashville as the setting for his 1993 film, The Thing Called Love, anticipation, especially in Music City, was high. After all, the film was the first since Robert Altman’s controversial 1975 masterpiece, Nashville, to train… Source: Music News
Weekend Rock: What is the Best Elton John Deep Cut?
Forty-five years ago this week, Elton John played his first U.S. concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. “Tuesday night at the Troubadour was just the beginning,” Los Angeles Times pop critic Robert Hilburn wrote. “He’s going to be one of rock’s biggest and most important stars.” Now we have a question… Source: […]
'I Feel This Is Our Time': Foals on Urgent New LP
During the sessions for his band’s new record in the South of France, Yannis Philippakis — singer-songwriter-guitarist of the English quintet Foals — often passed a building on the outskirts of town where in 1889–90 Vincent Van Gogh was hospitalized after slicing off part of his left ear. It was a good place… Source: Music News
Yasiin Bey Revives 'Mos Def' Moniker for 'Sensei on the Block'
Nearly four years after Mos Def announced that he was retiring his name and becoming Yasiin Bey, the rapper has dusted off his old moniker for “Sensei on the Block,” a surprise collaboration between the rapper and producer Ski Beatz. The track, which appeared on iTunes today with little warning, finds Bey –… Source: Music News
Motorhead's Lemmy: My Life in 15 Snarls
For 40 years now, Motörhead have been one of rock & roll’s most authentic bands. While ringmaster Lemmy Kilmister’s peers have settled down, gotten sober and, by and large, bid adieu to their Dionysian vices, the gravelly voiced singer and bassist — who will turn 70 in December — still drinks, gambles and… Source: Music News
