Initial CMJ Lineup Announced
Every year, the best new names in music descend upon New York City for the CMJ Music Marathon. Hundreds of artists play the event, so the lineup released today by … Read more
Posted in August, 2013
Amanda Shires – Down Fell The Doves (Lightning Rod)
Now that Amanda Shires has relocated to Nashville and married fellow singer/songwriter Jason Isbell, has her music changed? Thankfully, it’s every bit as good as it always was. Perhaps it’s … Read more
The National Release Video For “Graceless”
Even a band as dour as The National has to have a fun side. The Brooklyn quintet released the video clip for their new single “Graceless” (off of their latest … Read more
The New Gary Burton Quartet – Guided Tour (Mack Avenue)
Gary Burton, the pioneer of the four-mallet vibraphone technique, again exhibits his unfaltering vision of what playing that instrument should be in his newest release, Guided Tour. Joined by 25-year-old … Read more
James Brown Biopic Casts Lead
The upcoming James Brown biopic has its James Brown. Deadline reports that actor Chadwick Boseman has been picked to portray the Godfather of Soul in Universal Pictures’ long-gestating film about … Read more
Marshall Chapman – Blaze Of Glory (Tallgirl)
From the Bo Diddley-inspired duet with Todd Snider, “Love in the Wind,” to the rocking “I Don’t Want Nobody,” to the relaxed comfort of Hoagy Carmichael’s “The Nearness of You,” … Read more
Honey Island Swamp Band – Cane Sugar (Louisiana Red Hot)
They’re irresistible by their name alone, which refers to a wild river swamp in southeast Louisiana. However, it’s the songs on Cane Sugar, the fourth album by the New Orleans-based … Read more
Linda Ronstadt Afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease
Country/pop singer Linda Ronstadt—known for songs such as “You’re No Good,” her cover of “I Can’t Help It If I’m Still in Love With You” and “When Will I Be … Read more
IRS Slaps Michael Jackson Estate with $702 Million Tax Bill
As though the Michael Jackson estate hasn’t had enough difficulties, now it’s getting handed another hefty bill by the IRS. Last November, the estate paid of the singer’s personal debt, … Read more
John Lennon’s Tie Sold for Over $5,000 at Auction
First, it was John Lennon’s tooth. Now, it’s his tie. Hey, if you’ve got any memorabilia from the late Beatle, it looks like right now might be the time to … Read more
