October 16, 2012 It's time to put the rumors to rest, The Rolling Stones will reunite for some shows THIS YEAR! The band just announced four new concerts, two next month and two in December:
October 15, 2012 I hate lists involving music because ranking music that connects with me is the hardest thing in the world for me to do. Alas, I somehow have created a Top Ten List of Songs to Run To. This fine mix of tempo and melodic energy is the only personal trainer I need on the road or trail. Hopefully someone out there enjoys!
October 11, 2012 Yesterday we told you about GRRR!, a new greatest hits collection from the Rolling Stones that will be released on November 12th. It features two new Stones' songs, one of which was released today. "Doom and Gloom" is the first new release from the rock legends since 2005. Take a listen here and tell us what you think:
The Marshall Tucker Band are gearing up to head to the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11), where the rock legends will perform at the face-off between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan, when the two political figures go head-to-head.
October 11, 2012 I've written about Grace Potter before. Her music, her shows, her class. Paste Magazine recently did a fantastic photo shoot with her at the historic Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA and you can see those pictures here.
October 11, 2012 Jack White has two bands with him on tour, the Buzzards (consisting of mostly guys) and the all-girl Peacocks. Both go head-to-head in White's new video for "I'm Shakin", as does twin versions of White himself. A cool, must-see video:
October 10, 2012 The Rolling Stones are releasing a greatest hits box set called "GRRR!" next month. The 50 track collection will also include two new tracks. You can pre-order it now:
A new Soundcloud sampler featuring six songs from Bat for Lashes' forthcoming 'The Haunted Man' album has been posted online. The player features three tunes ('Laura,' 'Marilyn' and 'All Your Gold') that have previously surfaced online, plus three cuts ('A Wall,' 'Oh Yeah' and 'Winter Fields') that are making their online debuts. Check them out below.
October 9, 2012 Coldplay has released a cool, comic book-inspired video for "Hurts Like Heaven". You can check it out here:
October 9, 2012 Whenever there is a James Bond film on...I watch it. It doesn't matter which one. The new Bond film will be called "Skyfall" and as you may already have heard, Adele scored the coveted title of Bond Theme Chick. See the official trailer here:
October 9, 2012 Billie Joe Armstrong is still in rehab following his onstage relapse/flip out at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, but thanks to the magic of pre-taped television, he began his run as a mentor for Christina Aguilera on 'The Voice' last night. If you missed it, you can check it out here. If you have still yet to see the infamous iHeart onstage meltdown, you can also check that out here.
October 8, 2012 October 20, 1977 was the day Southern Rock literally crashed. A small plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd fell out of the sky and ended the original group's short but brilliant career. Founding member, frontman and lyricist Ronnie Van Zant will be remembered, 35 years later, with a "moment of silence".
