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Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker: ‘Doing another album doesn’t excite me’. [NME] Kid Rock, The Rolling Stones talk scalping & summer shows. [BB] The Roots’ mural to be unveiled in Philadelphia next week. [COS] After Indy 500 Carb Day, Bret Michaels hits road on reality series. [IS] Listen to Deap Vally’s ‘(She’s A) Wanderer‘, their contribution to True Blood soundtrack. [COS] Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne puts Oklahoma tornado in personal context. [Spin] Muse to perform at World War [...] Read more »
Muse reveal brand new stadium show. [NME] Bon Scott movie one step closer. [CR] Richie Sambora: Bon Jovi needs to stop talking. [DM] Jason Newsted knocked off stage by fan. [CR] Vampire Weekend score second number one album in a row. [RS] Aretha Franklin taking June off, expected to resume shows in July. [BB] Metallica: ‘Our album is taking ages because we keep analyzing everything’. [NME] Tame Impala nominated twice for APRA Song Of The Year. [N11] [...] Read more »
Jon Bon Jovi struggles for silence on Richie Sambora. [CR] Says Justin Bieber is an asshole. [ES] Queens of the Stone Age to live stream Los Angeles show on Wednesday. [NME] John Densmore reacts to Ray Manzarek’s death. [UCR] David Bowie’s bass player Trevor Bolder dead at 62. [CR] Coachella sets dates for 2014. [RS] Burt Bacharach’s memoir delves into the pain of daughter’s suicide. [BB] Laura Marling to stage ‘Immersive’ live shows with Secret Cinema. [NME] Rush’s Alex [...] Read more »
Queens of the Stone Age stream full …Like Clockwork video. [NME] Rockers react to Ray Mazarek’s death on Twitter. [UCR] Prince announces new partnership with Kobalt. [N11] Cat Power pledges to quit America in bizarre online rant. [NME] The Clash announce boombox-shaped box set. [NME] Muse spark stadium fire fears while rehearsing live show. [NME] Nazareth deny they’re splitting up. [N11] Miles Kane streams sampler for new album Don’t Forget Who You Are. [NME] Read more »
Ray Manzarek, Doors keyboardist, dead at 74 Tame Impala bid farewell to bassist Nick Allbrook. [Paste] Richie Sambora can return to Bon Jovi any time. [CR] Beatles guitar sells to the tune of $408,000. [BB] Stream Laura Marling’s Once I Was an Eagle. [Paste] Kiss don’t need Rock Hall. [CR] Bernie Taupin arrested for DUI. [UCR] ABBA’s Gold overtakes Sgt. Pepper’s to become UK’s second biggest selling album of all time. [NME] Stone Temple Pilots [...] Read more »
Prince: ‘I don’t have time for old people’. [NME] Black Sabbath on CSI, debut ‘End Of The Beginning.’ [COS] My Morning Jacket to start recording in October. [RS] Bruce Springsteen joins Dropkick Murphys for Boston Marathon charity single. [COS] Simon Wright on Ronnie James Dio: ‘I think about him every day.’ [CR] Riot Fest 2013 lineup revealed. [COS] REM’s Mike Mills: ‘We have zero plans to reform’. [NME] The Blind Boys of Alabama to release new [...] Read more »
Bassist Eric Avery quits Nine Inch Nails. [COS] Hear Mavis Staples’ ‘I Like The Things About Me’, featuring Jeff and Spencer Tweedy. [COS] Three Rolling Stones albums to be reissued on clear vinyl. [Paste] Ginger Baker didn’t know he was a drummer. [CR] John Fogerty, Foo Fighters light up ‘Fortunate Son’ in the studio. [RS] American Music Association announces 2013 award nominees. [Paste] Journey, others get more platinum records after streaming rules change. [UCR] FIDLAR [...] Read more »
Aretha Franklin cancels shows on doctor’s orders. [BB] Lollapalooza 2013 schedule revealed. [COS] Snow Patrol to play homecoming show. [MN] New Kiss stage show to feature giant robotic spider. [CR] Stream The National’s Trouble will Find Me. [Paste] Rare copy of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ draws bid of over $3,800. [UCR] Bruce Springsteen The Light in Darkness book offer. [MN] Local Natives announce massive world tour, share new track ‘Wooly Robot.’ [COS] Yoko Ono: [...] Read more »
Chad Smith launches new podcast interview series. [CR] William DuVall still settling in to Alice In Chains. [CR] John Lennon was planning to return to Britain before he was killed. [DE] Kiss promise new stage show. [CR] ’Rock’ into the restaurant biz. [BB] Grammys set dates for 2014 and 2015 awards shows. [RS] Tedeschi Trucks and The Rolling Stones win Blues Music Awards. [N11] My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs to play FYF Fest 2013. [COS] [...] Read more »
The Rolling Stones joined onstage by Katy Perry in Las Vegas [NME] Handpick U.S. high school choir to perform ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ with them. [BB] Listen to new Queens of the Stone Age, ‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled.’ [COS] Bon Scott statue plan for birthplace. [CR] Dickey Betts cleared of cancer; Cancels balance of May dates. [VVN] Robert Plant plays Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog. [MN] Jenny Lewis and Eric Burdon reinvent ‘Don’t Let Me [...] Read more »