Run the Jewels are among the artists recruited to perform at Banksy’s new Dismaland art exhibit/theme park, and before Killer Mike and El-P visit the artist’s latest creation on September 4th, the rap duo chatted with Banksy for The Guardian. The interview’s topics range from Kanye West to crying to YouTube videos to whether it’s better to be… Source: Music News
Watch Conan O'Brien, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo Stump for Lincoln Chafee
In a crowded presidential hopeful field occupied by titans like Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and “Deez Nuts,” Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee is all but an afterthought as the Republican-turned-Democratic candidate hovers just above 0 percent of the vote. However, reinforcements are on the way as Conan O’Brien, Aimee Mann and Ted… Source: Music News
Charli XCX, Bleachers' 'Do America' Tour Canceled for 'Personal Reasons'
The second leg of Charli XCX and Bleachers’ joint U.S. tour has been canceled after the Sucker singer withdrew from the trek due to “personal reasons.” “These personal reasons include the fact that I need to be creative,” XCX wrote to fans on Facebook. “Artists tour for a really really long time and… Source: Music News
Hear Jim James' Heartfelt Solo Track, 'Take Care of You'
Fresh off My Morning Jacket’s new album The Waterfall and helping to serve as Roger Waters’ backing band at Newport Folk Festival, Jim James is back with a surprise new solo track titled “Take Care of You.” The heartfelt, spirited song appears on the soundtrack for the upcoming drama No Escape. The film,… Source: Music […]
Matisyahu Agrees to Play at Controversial Spanish Reggae Fest
Earlier this week, Matisyahu was kicked off the lineup for Spain’s Rototom Sunsplash festival after the Jewish-American reggae artist failed to respond to their requests to appear in a video endorsing Palestine. But after facing criticism from Spain’s foreign ministry, the fest’s organizers issued a statement admitting their “mistake” and… Source: Music News
Dr. Dre Issues Statement on Past Assaults on Women
Dr. Dre has formally apologized for some instances of violence against women that have come back into the spotlight following the release of the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton. While not addressing the specific incidents – his 1991 assault on journalist “Dee” Barnes as well as scathing accusations from ex-girlfriend Michel’le – the… Source: Music News
Matt Barnes Says He Definitely Dated Rihanna: 'I'm Too Grown to Lie'
We began the week with the sordid tale of Rihanna and Matt Barnes’ Dategate, and despite RiRi’s wishes, we’re still talking about it as the week comes to a close. For those keeping score at home: First, Barnes – or “sources” close to the NBA tough guy – told TMZ he’d… Source: Music […]
Jonny Greenwood, Paul Thomas Anderson Team for 'Junun' Documentary
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has teamed with director Paul Thomas Anderson for a new documentary titled Junun, which follows the guitarist’s journey to India to record a new LP with Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur and regional musicians. Junun, filmed in Rajasthan in northwest India during the month-long recording session, will have… Source: Music News
Kip Moore on Failed Singles, 'Effing Auto-Tune' and New 'Wild Ones'
It’s a little after 11:00 am on a Tuesday, and Kip Moore is sitting at a table in the back of a chicken restaurant called Party Fowl near downtown Nashville, sipping a glass of water and thumping out the bassline to the Temptations’ “My Girl” on his inky denim-covered leg. He… Source: Music News
See Jerrod Niemann Take a Gypsy Road Trip in 'Blue Bandana' Video
In Jerrod Niemann’s new video for “Blue Bandana,” the first single from his upcoming fourth major-label album, the story of a festival-hopping beauty with a gypsy spirit comes to life. Niemann has said fans can expect the new album to lean toward the organic, acoustic side of country, and “Blue Bandana”… Source: Music […]
