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Graham Nash Working On Massive Stephen Stills Box Set | ARTICLE
Graham Nash and photographer Joel Bernstein have previously teamed up on box sets for Nash and his CSN band mate David Crosby. Now they've begun work on a set for the third member of CSN, Stephen Stills, Nash...
September 13, 2011 12:20 PM ET -
Steve Aoki Recruits will.i.am, Rivers Cuomo, Travis Barker for Album | ARTICLE
For his new album Wonderland (out around Christmas), Steve Aoki enlisted the help of a few of his close friends – including will.i.am, Travis Barker, LMFAO and Rivers Cuomo, who came out to perform their new song...
September 12, 2011 2:25 PM ET -
Patrick Wolf Brightens Up for U.S. Tour | ARTICLE
British singer/songwriter Patrick Wolf is coming to the U.S. next week for a few shows in support of his new album Lupercalia – a disc that shows a decidely more upbeat side of him. "I think even when I’m extremely...
September 9, 2011 3:25 PM ET -
Peter Hook 'Saddened and Upset' at New Order Reunion News | ARTICLE
This should be a great time for Peter Hook: The Joy Division co-founder and former New Order bassist is coming to the U.S. next week with his new band the Light to perform the Joy Division...
September 9, 2011 1:25 PM ET -
Buddy Holly Tribute Concert Brings Out Stars | ARTICLE
Last night, on what would have been Buddy Holly's 75th birthday, some of music's biggest names celebrated the late singer at a tribute concert at Hollywood's Music Box. The show brought out a cross-generational, multi-genre array of...
September 8, 2011 3:40 PM ET -
Joe Jonas: New Solo Album Is 'Very Personal' | ARTICLE
After six years as a member of the Jonas Brothers, middle brother Joe is striking out on his own. In addition to a solo tour with Jay Sean and JoJo and October dates in Europe opening for Britney...
September 7, 2011 3:00 PM ET -
Donald Glover's Hip-Hop Act Childish Gambino Signs to Glassnote | ARTICLE
With his hip-hop act Childish Gambino, Donald Glover – best known for his role as Troy on NBC's hit comedy Community – is giving his acting career a run for its money. He's just signed a deal with indie...
September 6, 2011 11:35 AM ET -
Feist Debuts New Album and Band Live in Concert | ARTICLE
Feist returns October 4th with Metals, her first album since 2007's The Reminder. And last night at Los Angeles' famed Village Studios, in front of a crowd of around 100 invited guests, she took...
September 2, 2011 3:35 PM ET -
Linkin Park Rocks Out at Intimate L.A. Gig | ARTICLE
Linkin Park's 2000 debut, Hybrid Theory, became the biggest selling album in America in 2001, and the California rockers graduated quickly to playing arenas. So last night's 90-minute show at the 1,500-seat Mayan Theater in Downtown...
September 1, 2011 2:30 PM ET -
Good Charlotte Releasing Mixtape, Then Taking a Break | ARTICLE
Good Charlotte are releasing a mix tape, Before The Fame: The Madden Brothers, on October 1st. "It's all new artists – Machine Gun Kelly, Rockie Fresh," Benji Madden tells Rolling Stone. The mixtape will be the only music that...
August 31, 2011 11:30 AM ET -
Jonah Hill Directs New Sara Bareilles Video | ARTICLE
It didn't take much to get actor Jonah Hill to agree to direct Sara Bareilles' forthcoming video for "Gonna Get Over You," which will be released sometime in the next few weeks. "We’ve known each other for a...
August 30, 2011 3:10 PM ET -
Rebecca Black Says Debut Album Is Not Like 'Friday' | ARTICLE
Rebecca Black started her home schooling 10 days ago after being forced out of school due to bullying, but the teenage "Friday" sensation has seemingly gotten the last laugh over those who tormented her: She's working...
August 29, 2011 1:55 PM ET -
Erykah Badu Revisits 'Baduizm' at Rock the Bells | ARTICLE
Fourteen years after the release of Erykah Badu's debut album, Baduizm, the singer is performing it in its entirety at the Rock the Bells festival. After she finished performing in San Bernardino, California, on the opening night...
August 26, 2011 2:55 PM ET -
Peaches Hopes to Bring Stage Extravaganza to the U.S. | ARTICLE
Electro-punk musician Peaches was scheduled to play this weekend's Sunset Junction festival in Los Angeles — until the city pulled the plug on the event yesterday because the festival's organizers hadn't paid hundreds of thousands of...
August 25, 2011 11:15 AM ET -
Tony Bennett to Honor Amy Winehouse at Video Music Awards | ARTICLE
Tony Bennett will return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage this Sunday night in Los Angeles for the first time since 1993 to pay tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, an MTV spokesperson tells Rolling Stone. The...
August 23, 2011 4:20 PM ET -
Anthrax Ready to Rock Yankee Stadium With 'Old-School Energy' | ARTICLE
On September 14th, the Big 4 of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will take over Yankee Stadium for a day of metal mayhem. At least, that's what Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is hoping. "I think back to...
August 23, 2011 1:35 PM ET -
Nas, Lauryn Hill Kick Off Rock the Bells | ARTICLE
Hip-hop's biggest tour, Rock the Bells, kicked off its eighth year with more of a festival vibe than ever. The 2011 edition of RTB, which launched yesterday at San Bernardino's San Manuel Ampitheater, featured the addition of...
August 21, 2011 4:05 PM ET -
Yelawolf 'Cut From the Same Cloth' as Mentor Eminem | ARTICLE
Yelawolf is one of the fastest rising emcees on the music scene. Coming off a breakout run on the Warped tour, he's signed to Eminem's Shady Records and has a hit single, "Hard White (Up in...
August 20, 2011 12:00 PM ET -
Mötley Crüe Honored at Sunset Strip | ARTICLE
Mötley Crüe return to the Sunset Strip this weekend for double duty. The band will be honored at House Of Blues Thursday night to kick off the three-day long Sunset Strip Music Festival. Among those on...
August 17, 2011 6:30 PM ET -
Sheryl Crow Takes On Ambassador Role For St. Jude's Hospital | ARTICLE
Sheryl Crow has lent her name to many philanthropic organizations over the years, dealing with issues from the environment to music education. But one stands out for the singer. "I’ve been involved with cancer charities...
August 15, 2011 2:40 PM ET

