Pixies to Headline Chicago Riot Fest
The Pixies have just been announced as part of the headliners at Riot Fest 2013. The three-day punk, metal and alt-rock event will also feature the Replacements, Blink-182, Joan Jett … Read more
Posted in July, 2013
Rare Footage of Elvis’ Last Show to be Auctioned
You can own rare footage of Elvis’ last concert—that is, if you have the money to shell out for it. The more than four-hour collection, which features 17 songs and … Read more
Johnny Rotten to be Honored with BMI Icon Award
John Lydon, famously known as Johnny Rotten, will be honored by music rights organization BMI for his contributions to music. According to Reuters, the former Sex Pistols frontman will be … Read more
Caroline Cotter – Ruth and Harry & Other Stories (Self-released)
Caroline Cotter is a child of GOD, a highly-confident and free full-luminous lady of the moon, and woman of the world whose blinding beauty (in the eye of this beholder!) is … Read more
Earth, Wind & Fire Prepare for New Album Release
You’d better prepare to face the elements—Earth, Wind & Fire, that is. One of everybody’s favorite funk/soul/R&B/disco/everything you can think of groups is returning after an eight year break with … Read more
R.I.P. T-Model Ford
Mississippi blues singer and guitarist T-Model Ford died at his home in Greenville on Tuesday. He died of respiratory failure. Ford claimed to be 93 years old, but according to … Read more
Alan Jackson To Release ‘The Bluegrass Album’
Country superstar Alan Jackson is going to try his hand at bluegrass for his next album. Appropriately titled The Bluegrass Album, Jackson’s new record comes out on ACR (Alan’s Country Records) … Read more
Van Morrison To Reissue ‘Moondance’
For many, Moondance is Van Morrison’s best album, combining the pop appeal of his earliest work with some of the more complex jazz arrangements he crafted on Astral Weeks. It also features a … Read more
The Michael Feinstein Great American Song Initiative – DR2 Theater (New York,…
It all started at a dinner table of 10 notable music, journalism, and philanthropy experts whom have never met before but have one thing in common – keeping American music … Read more
Polaris Music Prize Shortlist Announced
Every year, Canada honors their finest musicians with the Polaris Music Prize. This year’s shortlist was announced yesterday, and a good number of great artists are in consideration. Most of … Read more
