Usher traverses Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California haunts while contemplating memories of previous racy escapades in the new video for “Peace Sign.” The track appears on his collaborative project with producer Zaytoven, A. In the visual, memories of previous carnal encounters pervade his thoughts as he sits alone in …
Read More »Nick Cave Defends Israel Concert in Open Letter to Brian Eno
Nick Cave again defended his decision to play two shows in Tel Aviv, Israel last year in an open letter to Brian Eno, who was one of several musicians to criticize the move. Cave shared the letter on his ongoing Q&A series Red Hand Files in response to a fan’s …
Read More »Tom DeLonge Adapting Paranormal Graphic Novel 'Strange Times' For Television
Former Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge will continue to explore his passion for the paranormal in Strange Times, an upcoming TBS series based on his 2015 graphic novel of the same name. The musician will executive produce the project with writer Aaron Karo, Strike Entertainment’s Russell Binder and the Cartel’s Stan …
Read More »Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham Settle Lawsuit Over Dismissal From Band
Lindsey Buckingham revealed in a new interview that he has settled his lawsuit against his former Fleetwood Mac bandmates. Following Buckingham’s surprise firing from Fleetwood Mac in January, the guitarist filed a lawsuit against the band in October, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of oral contract, among other …
Read More »Watch Leon Bridges Perform Romantic Song 'Beyond' on 'Corden'
Leon Bridges performed a soulful version of his single “Beyond” on Thursday’s Late Late Show. The singer opened with a breathy tone, clipping off the ends of his vocal phrases and relying heavily on his backing vocalists. Toward the song’s climax, he unleashed a series of swooping falsetto runs. “Space and …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Dismisses 2019 Tour Rumors
Bruce Springsteen clarified his plans for 2019, saying he would not be touring with the E Street Band next year and would instead be focusing on finishing a handful of recording projects. “Just a note to quell some of the rumors over here on E Street,” Springsteen said in a …
Read More »Lindsay Ell, Jimmie Allen Lead 2019 'CRS New Faces' Show
Lindsay Ell and Jimmie Allen are among the five artists selected to perform during the 2019 New Faces show, the event that closes out the annual music industry confab Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Also performing at the showcase will be Lanco, Dylan Scott and Russell Dickerson. Each of the …
Read More »The Decemberists Preview New EP 'Traveling On' With Stirring Title Track
It’s been a busy year for the Decemberists, who stirred some synth-pop into their folk-rock sound with this spring’s I’ll Be Your Girl and revived their Traveler’s Rest festival for a second year in Missoula, Montana in August. They’re not done yet, either: On December 14th, the Oregon group will …
Read More »See Yola's 'Ride Out in the Country' Video From Dan Auerbach-Produced Album
Yola’s thoughts take a dark turn in the music video for her sunny new song “Ride Out in the Country,” the first to be released from her debut LP Walk Through Fire, produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. The British singer-songwriter — born Yolanda Quartey, then known as …
Read More »Keith Richards on Rolling Stones' Stadium Tour: 'Maybe This Will Be the Last One'
Keith Richards seems genuinely moved that, after 57 years as a band, the Rolling Stones will be playing to stadium crowds this spring in the U.S. – the country he calls the band’s “original hunting ground.” “I really can’t put words on it,” he tells Rolling Stone, when asked what …
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