Jay Z, Solange, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and other loved ones celebrated Beyoncé’s 34th birthday Friday with a playlist of songs representing their “most cherished moments” with the singer. The post, which also includes reflections from Beyoncé’s parents and daughter, Blue Ivy, was posted Friday at her website. “This song reminds me… Source: Music […]
The Real 'Dear Prudence' on Meeting Beatles in India
In January of 1968, a then-20-year-old Prudence Farrow finally fulfilled a dream of hers that had been in the making for two years: to study meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India. Accompanied by her sister, actress Mia, Farrow was later joined at the Maharishi’s retreat by none other… Source: Music News
Watch Tidal's Made in America Festival Livestream
Jay Z’s annual Made in America Festival will swoop into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend, and the rapper has offered up a livestream of the two-day fest featuring sets by Beyoncé, the Weeknd, Modest Mouse, J. Cole, Bassnectar and more. Tidal will host the “pre-paywall” livestream, which means both subscribers and non-members… Source: Music News
Fall Country Music Preview 2015: 25 Essential Albums and Events
No matter if you listen to country music at dive bars, tailgate parties or spin class, there’s a little something for everyone among the new albums being released this fall. For the mainstream lovers who like a little pep in their two-step, there’s Carrie Underwood’s surefire smash Storyteller album and… Source: Music News
Alabama Preview the Mountain Music of 'Southern Drawl' Album
Arguably the most influential country band in history, Alabama are set to return September 18th with their first album of originals in 14 years. Called Southern Drawl, the project finds the Country Music Hall of Famers “getting off the porch” with a sound that revives the magic of country in… Source: Music News
Flashback: See Deana Carter's Barefoot 'Shave My Legs' Performance
When Deana Carter made her debut in country music, she was something of a rarity. Born in Nashville, the daughter of famed session guitarist Fred Carter Jr. grew up north of Music City, in Goodlettsville, where she was a high-school cheerleader, student body president and voted “Most Likely to Succeed.”… Source: Music News
Watch Arcade Fire, James Murphy Record 'Afterlife' in New Doc
Arcade Fire and James Murphy work on the intricacies of “Afterlife” in the latest preview of the band’s upcoming documentary, The Reflektor Tapes, which chronicles the making of their last album, Reflektor, and subsequent world tour. The short clip arrives via Arcade Fire Tube and blends studio and live footage, fittingly opening with a perfect… Source: Music […]
Flashback: Pink Floyd Play 'Run Like Hell' at 1990 Charity Gig
On a rainy Saturday in June of 1990, 120,000 rock fans descended onto a field in Knebworth, England, to witness one of the biggest charity shows of all time. It’s not nearly as well-known these days as Live Aid, Live 8, the Concert for New York City or the Concert for… Source: Music News
Black Sabbath Announce Final Tour 'The End'
Black Sabbath have announced “The End,” their farewell tour set to kick off in January. The group is promising concerts that “surpass all previous tours with their most mesmerizing production ever.” The North American leg begins in January in Omaha and ends in February at New York City’s Madison Square Garden…. Source: Music News
Los Angeles County to Create 'Electronic Music Task Force'
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to reinstate a task force that would explore ways to make electronic music festivals safer. It would include reps from county counsel, the sheriff’s department, public health, health services and the fire department, according to San Gabriel Valley… Source: Music News
