A new boxset chronicling Bob Dylan’s famous Rolling Thunder Revue will be released as a companion piece to Martin Scorsese’s upcoming documentary about the 1975 tour, Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese. The boxset will be released June 7th, while the film hits Netflix and select …
Read More »Stop Making Your Password 'Blink182,' 'Metallica' or 'Slipknot'
If you like using band names for Internet passwords, it might be best to go obscure: According to the U.K. government’s National Cyber Security Center, some of the web’s most-hacked passwords include “blink182,” “metallica,” “slipknot,” “eminem” and “50cent.” Those five entires are included in the “global password risk list,” the …
Read More »Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest Announces 2019 Lineup
Reggae Sumfest has been Jamaica’s premiere festival for more than 25 years; the Montego Bay event mixes the genre’s legends with local acts, plus great local food, all night beach dance parties and more. The festival’s 2019 event will run from July 14th through the 20th. The lineup includes Chronixx, …
Read More »Emerson, Lake and Palmer Co-Founder Greg Lake's Gear, Memorabilia Up for Auction
Property from the estate of Greg Lake – the late singer and multi-instumentalist from Emerson, Lake and Palmer and King Crimson – is coming up for auction via Julien’s Auctions. The collection, which includes the musician’s gear, clothing and other memorabilia, will be available for bidding on May 18th as …
Read More »See Lorde Cover Simon & Garfunkel Classic at Christchurch Mosque Shooting Benefit
Lorde honored the victims of the Christchurch terror attack with a simmering cover version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence.” The Wednesday performance, a duet with fellow New Zealander Marlon Williams, highlighted the “You Are Us/Aroha Nui” concert benefitting Our People, Our City, a fund established to aid …
Read More »Cate Le Bon Reflects in Slovakia in 'Home to You' Video
Cate Le Bon released a video for her new single “Home to You.” With lines like “memories/outdoing memories,” the singer examines the meaning of home, reflecting over a charming, optimistic rhythm. Directed by filmmaker Phil Collins and co-produced by Kino Úsmev, the video takes place in Luník IX, a neighborhood …
Read More »Hear Little Steven Pay Homage to Phil Spector, Girl Groups on New Song 'A World of Our Own'
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul build their own wall of sound on their new song, “A World of Our Own,” set to appear on their forthcoming album, Summer of Sorcery, out May 3rd. The track boasts a lush and expansive soundscape filled with orchestral flourishes — including a …
Read More »See Jonas Brothers Cheekily Celebrate Miami-Style Eighties in 'Cool' Video
Jonas Brothers hit the beach, entertain senior citizens poolside and dance down a Miami boulevard in their cheeky, Eighties-inspired new video for “Cool.” Anthony Mandler, who directed the band’s previous song’s video for “Sucker,” returns to helm the visual for their latest single. The guys camp it up poolside, gleefully …
Read More »Hear Vampire Weekend's Two New Songs 'This Life,' 'Unbearably White'
Vampire Weekend unveiled two new songs, “This Life” and “Unbearably White,” the final pair of tracks they’ll share before the release of their new album, Father of the Bride, May 3rdvia Columbia Records. “This Life” is a sunny and spirited tune that finds frontman Ezra Koenig trading guitar licks with …
Read More »The Cult to Celebrate 'Sonic Temple' 30th Anniversary With Special Concert
British rock band the Cult have announced a special live event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its 1989 album Sonic Temple. Zola Jesus, Prayers, and Vowws will perform with The Cult on June 15th at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, transforming the venue into its own “sonic temple.” “We’ve never …
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