Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
David Byrne Kicks Off Daring ‘American Utopia’ Tour: Video, Set List
David Byrne began his 'American Utopia' tour by drawing on material from his upcoming album and work with Talking Heads, St. Vincent and more.
That Time Robert Plant Lost Karaoke to an Elvis Impersonator
Picture it: Hong Kong. 1996. A drunken Robert Plant singing Elvis Presley karaoke. A Taiwanese Elvis impersonator in the house.
Keith Richards Promises New Rolling Stones Album
Fifty-four years after releasing their debut album, the Rolling Stones are at work on their next one.
45 Music Festivals Pledge Gender Equality by 2022
The PRS Foundation has signed 45 international music festivals onto their Keychange initiative, pledging to include an even gender split on future lineups.
Elton John Invites Greta Van Fleet to Jam at Annual Oscar Party
Greta Van Fleet will perform with Elton John at the Rocket Man's annual fundraising Oscars viewing party.
Beck Sells Canyon Home for $3.4 Million
Beck and his wife have sold their Brentwood, Calif., Brittany Tudor home for $3.4 million, two years after purchasing it.
Listen to ‘Shiny One,’ Belly’s First New Song in Decades
Next, Belly will embark on their first major tour since 1995, beginning with a May appearance in Boston.
Listen to the Breeders’ New Single ‘Nervous Mary’
With a decade passed since their last album, the Breeders have released a third single, "Nervous Mary," from their upcoming record 'All Nerve.'
Olympian Ivett Toth Skates to AC/DC
As an armchair Olympic ice skating judge, you may not know your axels from your lutzes, but you certainly recognize an AC/DC song when you hear it.
Billy Corgan Reveals Eight New Smashing Pumpkins Song Titles
Not only will Smashing Pumpkins fans get a reunion tour this year, but it sounds like a new LP is on the way too.
Ex-Chili Pepper John Frusciante Sells California Cottage for $2.8 Million
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante sold his canal-front property in Venice, Calif., for $2.8 million.
Bagpipes Get in the Way of Romantic Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert
A man mistakenly buys a Valentine's Day gift of Red Hot Chilli Pipers tickets for his girlfriend, instead of tickets for her favorite band — the Red Hot Chili Peppers.