Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” has become the unofficial anthem of New York Mets fans, as a tradition started this season where the crowd sings along with the track in the middle of the 8th inning at home games. Fans were jubilant enough Friday thanks to the Mets surging to a… Source: Music News
Hear Justin Bieber's Hotline-Released 'Hotline Bling' Cover
Just two days after the debut of the Purpose track list, Justin Bieber has tacked his own remix on to the ever-growing list of remakes of Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” For Bieber’s take, listeners can call the number (231) 377-1113 or listen to the track below. Bieber released his hotline digits on his social… Source: Music […]
N.W.A Manager Jerry Heller Sues Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Film
Former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller is suing Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, the Eazy-E estate, Universal and other parties involved in the biopic Straight Outta Compton for what he feels is a unflattering portrayal of the Ruthless Records co-founder. Heller is seeking upwards of $110 million in his suit, claiming that he was made to… Source: Music News
Promise of the Real Ready New Album 'Something Real'
Fresh off supporting Neil Young on one of his best tours in decades, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will release Something Real, their third LP, this February. The group also premiered the album’s bluesy title track through Conan O’ Brien’s Team Coco site. The video, like the recording sessions… Source: Music News
Watch Gary Clark Jr.'s Jaw-Dropping 'ACL' Performance of 'Grinder'
Gary Clark Jr. tears through his mid-tempo blues ripper, “Grinder,” during a powerful homecoming concert in Austin set to air on the next episode of Austin City Limits. In the clip, Clark Jr. sprints easily up and down the neck of his guitar while singing rueful verses about the never-ending pursuit of a dollar, a… Source: Music […]
Kanye West, Travis Scott Get Creepy in 'Piss on Your Grave' Video
Travis Scott and Kanye West recently teamed for “Piss on Your Grave,” an off-kilter, hallucinatory track from Scott’s debut LP, Rodeo. Now the G.O.O.D. Music duo have united for the song’s brooding music video, which features the rappers hanging out in an evil, foggy forest. The clip, directed by Nabil, finds the duo delivering their… Source: Music […]
See Jennifer Nettles, Brandy Clark's 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'
When Jennifer Nettles hit the road last year for the first leg of her That Girl Tour, she teamed up with opening act Brandy Clark to turn “His Hands” — a seldom-heard bonus track from Nettles’ solo debut — into one of the shows’ nightly highlights. One year later, the two… Source: Music News
Loaded: Re-Loaded 45th Anniversary Edition
The Velvets’ last album is generally seen as their least. It suffers dubious production and lacks drummer Moe Tucker, due to her pregnancy; Lou Reed left the band before its release and, as he’d later complain, his songs were hacked down (notably “Sweet Jane” and “New Age”) and his intended… Source: Music News
Weekend Rock Question: What Is the Best Peter Gabriel Song?
South Park gave Peter Gabriel fans a very unexpected treat this week when they played a big chunk of his “The Book of Love” cover during a wonderfully bizarre episode about Tweek and Craig’s supposed gay romance. Gabriel recorded the Magnetic Fields tune on his 2010 covers collection Scratch My Back. Now… Source: Music […]
Amy Lee Talks Evanescence Reunion, New Music Plans
In November, Amy Lee and Evanescence will end a three-year hiatus with an intimate short tour leading up to a headlining spot at Tokyo’s Ozzfest. Before entering rehearsals next week, Lee has confirmed to Rolling Stone during a soon-to-be-published interview that there are currently no plans for new music from… Source: Music News
