For the final day of the second weekend of this year’s Coachella, Kanye West hosted a special edition of his “Sunday Service” series atop “The Mountain,” a hillside campsite at the festival, where he debuted a new song called “Water.” Joined by collaborator Ant Clemons and Ty Dolla $ign, West …
Read More »The BoyBoy West Coast's 'U Was at the Club' is Finally Here
Memes are acts of beautiful futility. They aren’t jokes, but they’re meant to be funny, and a great meme thrives through a lack of context — try to explain them, and they immediately become ineffective. Most importantly, all memes have a shelf life. The BoyBoy West Coast‘s “U Was At …
Read More »Marty Stuart Named Country Music Hall of Fame's 2019 Artist in Residence
Marty Stuart’s dedication as one of greatest ambassadors and preservationists has earned him the honor of being named the latest artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Stuart, the 16th performer to participate in the museum’s prestigious program, will curate a series of three shows, producing and …
Read More »Brantley Gilbert Announces Dates for 2019 Not Like Us Tour
Brantley Gilbert has announced his itinerary for the upcoming 2019 Not Like Us Tour. Named for the Georgia native’s newly released song, the trek officially launches on June 20th. Beginning in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Not Like Us tour currently has dates scheduled through mid-October, with stops including Hartford, Connecticut; Jacksonville, …
Read More »Deborah Dugan to Succeed Neil Portnow as Recording Academy President
Nearly a year after Neil Portnow announced he would step down as president and CEO of the Recording Academy, his replacement has been revealed: Deborah Dugan, the CEO of the nonprofit AIDS organization (RED), will succeed the outgoing president, Billboard reports. Portnow, who spent 17 years at the helm of …
Read More »Norah Jones Searches for a Fresh Start on New Song 'Begin Again'
Norah Jones wonders if it’s possible to hit the reset button on her brooding song, “Begin Again,” the title-track from her new collection of singles, out today, April 12th. The track finds Jones crafting a smokey, jazz-tinged vibe as she lets her piano rumble and settle over a constant shuffle …
Read More »The Cadillac Three Return With Rowdy New Song 'Crackin' Cold Ones With the Boys'
The Cadillac Three return with their first new music since 2017’s Legacy album. Much like the band itself, “Crackin’ Cold Ones With the Boys” is a loose, party-ready jam that celebrates the camaraderie of the road — and drinking beers at the end of sweaty gig. But while it was …
Read More »Hear the Raconteurs Riff Hard on New Cover of Donovan's 'Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)'
The Raconteurs unveiled a blistering cover of Donovan‘s 1965 song “Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)” as part of the launch of Third Man Records’ new Bandcamp page. The cover, which features on the reunited band’s upcoming LP Help Us Stranger, finds the Raconteurs turning the brisk acoustic blues-rocker into a …
Read More »Metallica Detail Second All Within My Hands 'Day of Service'
Metallica and their All Within My Hands Foundation are calling on fans around the country to spend a day volunteering at a local food bank as part of their second annual “Day of Service,” May 22nd. Over 50 food banks will be participating in the event, more than double the …
Read More »Hear Keith Urban's Intense Cover of Foy Vance's 'Burden'
Fresh from his passionate performance of “Burden” at Sunday night’s ACM Awards, capped by his first-ever ACM Entertainer of the Year victory, Keith Urban has officially sent his recorded version of the uplifting tune to streaming services. The piano-driven tune, written by Irish musician Foy Vance, and produced by Urban …
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