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  • Tame Impala on Touring, Success and Festival Crowds

    Tame Impala on Touring, Success and Festival Crowds | ARTICLE

    Kevin Parker recorded Tame Impala's psychedelic masterpiece Lonerism mostly alone in a Paris apartment, but he had no problem recreating it live when the Aussie band played Bonnaroo on Sunday, finding deep grooves in "Elephant" and...

    June 18, 2013 4:00 PM ET
  • Mumford & Sons Cancel Bonnaroo Appearance

    Mumford & Sons Cancel Bonnaroo Appearance | ARTICLE

    Fans of Mumford & Sons who were hoping to see them headline Bonnaroo's main stage this weekend are out of luck. The band just announced it is canceling its June 15th appearance at the giant Tennessee...

    June 13, 2013 10:17 PM ET
  • Jack Johnson Opens Up About New Single, Upcoming Album

    Jack Johnson Opens Up About New Single, Upcoming Album | ARTICLE

    As he prepares to release his sixth studio album, Jack Johnson admits to some restless nights at home in Oahu, Hawaii. "The stuff that'll give you paranoia right about now, is, 'Is it too personal?'" says the...

    June 10, 2013 1:00 PM ET
  • Kings of Leon Announce New Album 'Mechanical Bull'

    Kings of Leon Announce New Album 'Mechanical Bull' | ARTICLE

    After a canceled tour and band turmoil that led fans to wonder whether Kings of Leon would ever release new material, the group has rallied back: they're set to release their sixth studio album, Mechanical Bull,...

    June 7, 2013 10:00 PM ET
  • Q&A: Bill Wyman on His New Book and Life After the Rolling Stones

    Q&A: Bill Wyman on His New Book and Life After the Rolling Stones | ARTICLE

    Since Bill Wyman left the Rolling Stones in 1991, the bassist has released several books, devoted time to his London burger-and-steak joint Sticky Fingers, held photo exhibitions, toured and released new music with his band the...

    June 6, 2013 3:30 PM ET
  • Beck Planning Two New Albums; Listen to New Song 'Defriended'

    Beck Planning Two New Albums; Listen to New Song 'Defriended' | ARTICLE

    Five years after 2008's Modern Guilt, Beck is finally back with new, original recorded material. His new spaced-out electro ballad, "Defriended," leaked a few days ago, and an official version just hit the web (hear...

    June 4, 2013 2:05 PM ET
  • Taylor Swift to Join The Rolling Stones Onstage Tonight

    Taylor Swift to Join The Rolling Stones Onstage Tonight | ARTICLE

    The Rolling Stones have welcomed several guests onstage for their ’50 & Counting’ tour: Lady Gaga for "Gimme Shelter," Tom Waits for "Little Red Rooster" and John Mayer on "Respectable." For their third...

    June 3, 2013 4:45 PM ET
  • Q&A: Yoko Ono on Her Dance Hit and Her Peace With Paul McCartney

    Q&A: Yoko Ono on Her Dance Hit and Her Peace With Paul McCartney | ARTICLE

    After celebrating her 80th birthday in February, Yoko Ono has another reason to break out the champagne: her 10th Number One dance hit. On "Hold Me," recorded with L.A. DJ Dave Audé, Ono sings about lost love...

    June 3, 2013 3:55 PM ET
  • My Morning Jacket to Start Recording in October

    My Morning Jacket to Start Recording in October | ARTICLE

    Jim James is currently on the road with his solo band playing cuts from his recent LP Regions of Light and Sound of God, but he's already thinking about My Morning Jacket's next album. "We're...

    May 16, 2013 11:55 AM ET
  • Rolling Stones Revisit 1973 With 'Brussels Affair' Box Set

    Rolling Stones Revisit 1973 With 'Brussels Affair' Box Set | ARTICLE

    The Rolling Stones were at a live peak when they headed out on a European tour in September 1973 to support their dark new album Goats Head Soup. A recording of their October 17th show...

    May 7, 2013 3:20 PM ET
  • George Jones Dead at 81

    George Jones Dead at 81 | ARTICLE

    George Jones, known as "the greatest voice in country music," died today at a Nashville Hospital after being hospitalized last week with a fever and irregular blood pressure, his publicist said today. He was 81 years...

    April 26, 2013 10:35 AM ET
  • Quinn Sullivan, 14-Year-Old Blues Prodigy, Impresses the Masters

    Quinn Sullivan, 14-Year-Old Blues Prodigy, Impresses the Masters | ARTICLE

    Last week's Crossroads Guitar Festival featured blistering sets from road veterans like B.B. King, Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy, but some of the biggest cheers of the festival went to a kid who...

    April 23, 2013 11:00 AM ET
  • Q&A: Dave Grohl Reflects on Inducting Rush Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    Q&A: Dave Grohl Reflects on Inducting Rush Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | ARTICLE

    After inducting Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and rocking with them onstage, Dave Grohl and fellow Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins reflected on the experience with Rolling Stone backstage at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre.  What was...

    April 19, 2013 1:45 PM ET
  • Rush, Public Enemy Get Emotional Backstage at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

    Rush, Public Enemy Get Emotional Backstage at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony | ARTICLE

    Minutes after inducting Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame late last night at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre, Dave Grohl stood outside his dressing room, still wearing the vintage white kimono he sported as the...

    April 19, 2013 10:50 AM ET
  • Levon Helm's Last Years Captured in 'Ain't in It for My Health'

    Levon Helm's Last Years Captured in 'Ain't in It for My Health' | ARTICLE

    One night in August 2008, Levon Helm sat in his kitchen in Woodstock, New York after playing a Midnight Ramble gig in his barn, smoking some "northern Californian organic" and sharing stories with friends like Billy Bob...

    April 15, 2013 6:05 PM ET
  • In Plain View

    In Plain View | ALBUM REVIEW

    Surf legend Tom Curren was a pro by age 17 in 1981, and went on to win a record 33 championship events. Turns out the longtime drummer and guitarist can navigate a studio as well as a...

    April 15, 2013 4:18 PM ET
  • Dave Bry Apologizes to Bon Jovi, Bob Mould in New Memoir

    Dave Bry Apologizes to Bon Jovi, Bob Mould in New Memoir | ARTICLE

    As a 17-year-old high school student in Little Silver, New Jersey, Dave Bry drove to nearby resident Jon Bon Jovi's house and spent the night chugging beers and throwing empties on his lawn. "You know how sometimes...

    April 12, 2013 12:40 PM ET
  • How 'Led Zeppelin II' Was Born

    How 'Led Zeppelin II' Was Born | ARTICLE

    On the second LP, you can really hear the group identity coming together," Jimmy Page recalled years after its release. While Zeppelin recorded...

    April 9, 2013 10:00 AM ET
  • Rolling Stones to Play Glastonbury Festival

    Rolling Stones to Play Glastonbury Festival | ARTICLE

    Rolling Stone recently reported the Rolling Stones will continue their 50th anniversary celebrations by playing 18 North American shows kicking off in May. The band will keep the party going after that: they just announced...

    March 27, 2013 3:45 PM ET
  • Tom Morello on Bruce Springsteen Tour: 'It’s Been a Really Fun Challenge'

    Tom Morello on Bruce Springsteen Tour: 'It’s Been a Really Fun Challenge' | ARTICLE

    Three months ago, Bruce Springsteen asked Tom Morello to join the E Street Band on their current Australian leg of the Wrecking Ball tour while Steven Van Zandt films his show Lilyhammer. The morning after...

    March 25, 2013 11:25 AM ET