Duran Duran get philosophical on new electro-pop ballad “What Are the Chances,” as singer Simon Le Bon ponders the mysteries of fate. “Playing with your life – or is it destiny? – which sets you on a path,” he sings over skittering digital hi-hats and synth pads. “Is it out of… Source: Music News

Tony Bennett has teamed with jazz pianist Bill Charlap for a new album, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, which celebrates the title composer’s catalog of pop and musical theater tunes. The LP, out September 25th via RPM/Columbia Records, is available for pre-order at Amazon and iTunes.  The prolific Kern,… Source: Music […]

One of the world’s greatest living songwriters has been added to the already stellar lineup for New York’s All for the Hall concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Twelve-time Grammy winner Paul Simon will join previously announced performers Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill and Emmylou… Source: Music News

Before his death at age 52, Frank Zappa produced one of the most massive discographies in recorded music. The Mothers of Invention leader’s music spanned rock & roll, doo-wop, jazz, classical and everything in between, usually accompanied with a lighthearted smirk, over the course of 100 albums released so far. No… Source: Music News

Even at age 65, Gene Simmons is a man who likes to keep his calendar full. Earlier this week, the Kiss bassist shared the stage with Johnny Depp, and on October 30th, he and his bandmates set sail on the Kiss Kruise V, featuring a full-album performance of Alive!, which turns 40 on September… Source: Music News

The world’s least likely Aqua Teen Hunger Force fan, Patti Smith, recorded a surreally sincere elegy for the goofy Adult Swim show, which will end later this month. “I’d never dreamed I’d be in Aqua Teen/13 seasons, what did it mean?” she sings plaintively to a gentle piano part. “A… Source: Music News

Walking into a midtown Nashville coffee shop for her first cup of the morning, Kelsea Ballerini seems already sufficiently caffeinated as she excitedly talks about her new rescue dog, Dibs. (Yes, he’s named after the latest single from her debut album, The First Time.) She’d been walking the pup earlier… Source: Music News

Following the 20th anniversary of Alanis Morissette’s landmark album Jagged Little Pill, the singer-songwriter will release a collector’s edition of the LP, complete with unreleased demos and a full live concert from the year of its release. The collection will be available via Rhino on October 30th. “I’m super excited to share… Source: Music […]

Panda Bear is streaming a new track, “No Mans Land,” part of a surprise new five-song EP, Crosswords, which is available to download now. “No Mans Land” finds Panda Bear operating in familiar territory, with warped snares, glitchy synths and a melange of surreal noises forming a psychedelic pop orchestra that’s as cacophonous… Source: Music […]

James Taylor’s new album, Before This World, is his first collection of original songs in 13 years, though he wasn’t exactly taking it easy during that stretch — he toured regularly, released live and cover albums, and helped raise twin boys, now 14. But a few years ago, Taylor realized that he needed… Source: Music News