They came from the East, the West, the North and the South Side, pilgrims all: the stoned and the rehabbed, wistful greybeards and start-up dreamers, pungent trustafarians and parking-lot strivers, CEOs and short-sellers, doctors and lawyers, dealers and hustlers and Teva-strapped miracle-seekers, jackasses and zen masters, cowboys and card sharks,… Source: Music News
Dr. Dre Reveals His 'Pharmacy' Beats 1 Premiere Date
One of the biggest exclusives on the newly launched Apple Music was the opening of The Pharmacy, a Beats 1 radio show hosted by Dr. Dre. At last, the Doctor has announced his office hours: The Pharmacy will debut July 4th at 6 p.m. EST. The hour-long program will broadcast new episodes on Beats… Source: Music News
The Dead Live Again: What's Changed (and What Hasn't) at Soldier Field
Last night, the surviving “core four” members of the Grateful Dead began their three-night stand at Chicago’s Soldier Field after two earlier, quasi-warmup shows in Santa Clara, California, the weekend before. With it came the return not only of a certain sound — in last night’s case, the loose-and-nimble jamming… Source: Music News
Lil Wayne Drops 'Free Weezy Album' on Tidal
While Lil Wayne still waits to declare independence from Cash Money Records, the rapper has dropped a Fourth of July gift for fans: His long-awaited Free Weezy Album, now dubbed simply FWA. The mixtape comes a month after the rapper first announced that he was joining Jay Z’s streaming venture Tidal… Source: Music News
Watch Libertines Enjoy Drunken Revelry in Thailand in 'Gunga Din' Video
The Libertines have shared the joyous music video for “Gunga Din,” the first single off their comeback LP Anthems for Doomed Youth, the British rockers first album in 11 years. In the video, we watch as the Libertines, led by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty, reconvene, get drunk and revel in… Source: Music News
See Steven Tyler's Rustic 'Love Is Your Name' Video
Steven Tyler has officially gone country with his first solo single, “Love Is Your Name.” Released in May, the out-of-the-box hit is harmony-laden and arena-ready — two traits the 67-year-old rock icon can wrangle regardless of genre. “Country is changing,” Tyler reasoned in a Rolling Stone Country interview earlier this spring…. Source: Music […]
Watch Chief Keef Salute Late Cousin in 'Ain't Missing You' Video
Over 18 months after Chief Keef first announced his Bang 3, that much-anticipated mixtape might finally be on the verge of release. To celebrate, Chief Keef has revealed the music video for “Ain’t Missing You,” the official first single off the oft-delayed Bang 3. The track, an interpolation of John Waite’s… Source: Music News
Mid-Year Music Report: Streaming, Vinyl and Taylor Swift Rule
Nielsen Music has revealed their mid-year report, and six months into 2015, streaming and vinyl sales are up over their 2014 numbers while overall album sales – both digital and physical – are down. The past few months have seen Tidal and the relaunched Apple Music entering the world of streaming,… Source: Music News
'A Capitol Fourth' Special Adds Meghan Linsey, Alabama, Hunter Hayes
Meghan Linsey, Alabama and Hunter Hayes will join Barry Manilow, Nicole Scherzinger and an eclectic list of performers to celebrate Independence Day at the 35th annual A Capitol Fourth special, airing live on PBS, Saturday, July 4th, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The show will take place on the West Lawn… Source: Music News
See Jack Antonoff Tour His Three Favorite Spots: Home, Diner, Studio
Jack Antonoff knows he took a huge risk when he cast out on his own from chart-topping band fun. to form Bleachers. “That was scary because there is a statistic with people coming from other bands and how things like that normally do,” the musician tells Rolling Stone. “I’m very, very honored… Source: Music News
