Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy is working on a “funny, disarming, and honest” memoir that will trace his path from being a young Clash fan to becoming one of the most eclectic voices in rock music. In a statement, Tweedy said of his tome, “I have stories to tell, and I’d like for… Source: Music News
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Recording Gospel Album
Now that Lady Antebellum’s fall and winter hiatus is in effect, the group’s Charles Kelley is gearing up for his solo tour — which kicks off November 28th in advance of his solo LP. Now comes news that his bandmate, Hillary Scott, is also working on a new album – a… Source: Music News
See John Conlee's Bluegrass Update of 'Common Man'
In 1983, John Conlee notched his third Number One hit with the song “Common Man.” Written and originally recorded by Sammy Johns, it is part of country music’s long tradition of (and fixation upon) expressing pride for one’s inherited class. The character in Conlee’s song tells his love interest that… Source: Music News
Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooter Receives 20-Year Sentence
The man charged in connection with the April incident where multiple gunshots were fired at Lil Wayne’s tour buses in Atlanta has pleaded guilty to the shooting. Jimmy Carlton Winfrey was sentenced to 20 years – 10 in prison followed by 10 on probation – after reaching a plea deal with… Source: Music News
Weekend Rock Question: What Is the Best One Direction Song?
One Direction just released their fifth album and first as a quartet, Made in the A.M. After five straight years of non-stop touring and releasing new music, the rock- and folk-leaning boy band will begin a hiatus next year to take a “well-deserved break,” as tweeted by member Niall Horan. “But… Source: Music […]
Watch Pusha T Ride Through the Night in 'Untouchable' Video
Pusha T is a night rider in the new clip for his Notorious B.I.G.-sampling “Untouchable.” The song will appear on his highly anticipated follow-up to 2013’s My Name Is My Name, King Push: Darkest Before Dawn. In the clip, the recently anointed president of G.O.O.D. Music is seen driving through New… Source: Music […]
Hear Adele Cover Chris Stapleton
With Adele’s highly anticipated 25 hitting stores (but not streaming services) today, the English-born vocal powerhouse is the hottest recording artist on the planet. Yet, still basking in the glow of his three CMA awards, country’s Chris Stapleton is sharing space with the “Hello” singer on Billboard’s Artist 100 list… Source: Music News
Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt Channel Janet Jackson on 'Lip Sync Battle'
Anthony Mackie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, two of the stars of the upcoming comedy The Night Before, threw down in a major way on Thursday night’s episode of Spike TV’s Lip Sync Battle, taking on two dance-pop classics. Mackie started off the proceedings with a spot-on impersonation of MC Hammer (or, make that,… Source: Music […]
Pentatonix on AMAs 'Star Wars' Tribute: 'It's Going to Be Epic'
This Sunday, the Force will be with choral students and orchestra nerds around the world. The 2015 American Music Awards will pay homage to the imminent release of the newest Star Wars installment, The Force Awakens, and the series’ legendary score composer John Williams by enlisting the chart-topping group Pentatonix. The vocal… Source: Music News
Hear M.I.A.'s Skittering New Song 'Borders'
One day after M.I.A. teased the possibility of new material on Instagram, posting new artwork with the word “Borders” at the bottom, the singer premiered the track on Friday via Spotify. “Borders” is believed to be part of M.I.A.’s in-the-works Matahdatah album, her fifth studio effort and follow-up to 2013’s Matangi. As for… Source: Music […]
