Music News
George Walker Slept Here: Parlor piano inspired career
Washington Post - 20 Dec 2012 15:00
Although neither of George Walker’s music-loving parents could play the instrument, they purchased a piano for the parlor of their home, this typical D.C. rowhouse on Sherman Avenue in Northwest Washington, in wha...
EARMILK Crates 100 Tracks from 2012 [80-71]
Ear Milk - 20 Dec 2012 23:53
A pseudo-countdown of top picks and underrated favourites, this year's crate of tracks have never been so contradictory. With dance music shedding its latest claim to fame, the base has gone to the drawing board to defin...
Ke$ha retracts her comments about being 'forced' to sing 'Die Young'
NME - 20 Dec 2012 23:24
The song was pulled from radio after the Newtown school shooting last week
This Holiday, Give Your Favorite Rihanna Fan The Gift Of Rihanna's Rih-Cards!
MTV - 20 Dec 2012 23:15
 We've got so many things to thank Rihanna for this year: Her BRILLIANT "Diamonds" single. Her amaranthine use of the word "ratchet" (seriously, Rihanna probably said ratchet more often than she wore pants.) Having t...
Metallica to host their own festival in 2013
NME - 20 Dec 2012 22:51
The second annual Orion Music + More event will take place in Detroit in June of next year
'American Idol' on the Charts: Phillip Phillips' 'Home' Captures Top Spot for 6th Time
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 22:47
Also: Idols reign on the year-end charts, with 2012's No. 1 adult Top 40 artist Kelly Clarkson also nabbing the year's top AC song. read more
In Wake of Connecticut Shooting, Ke$ha Releases Statement Explaining 'Die Young' Objections
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 22:37
"The point of the song is the importance of living every day to the fullest and staying young at heart," writes the singer. "These are things I truly believe." read more
Major Lazer reveal new album tracklisting and guest stars Shaggy, Santigold, Haim
NME - 20 Dec 2012 22:21
'Free The Universe' is out on February 18, 2013
T.I.: Album cover art is not a weapon
Music News - 20 Dec 2012 22:15
T.I. has made it clear that the item heÂ’s carrying on the cover of his new album Trouble Man is not a gun.
Rob Wiesenthal Named COO of Warner Music Group
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 22:03
Says the former Sony Corp. CFO: "Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records and Warner/Chappell are among the most respected brands in music ... It is an honor to join an organization with such incredible heritage." read mor...
Rimes: I wasnÂ’t intoxicated onstage
Music News - 20 Dec 2012 22:00
LeAnn Rimes claims that she wasnÂ’t under the influence at all during her awkward performance on US X Factor Wednesday night.
Britney Spears: 2012 was amazing
Music News - 20 Dec 2012 22:00
Britney Spears has spoken about why 2012 has been such a special year for her.
Tinie Tempah finishes recording second album
NME - 20 Dec 2012 21:58
The follow-up to 'Disc-Overy' will be released next summer
Taylor Swift's 'Red' Album Rules at No. 1, Bruno Mars Debuts at No. 2
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 21:38
Bruno Mars has his best sales week ever and 'Unorthodox Jukebox' debuts at No.2. read more
ArtsBeat: Shorter Stairway to Heaven: Rock Stars Die Young, Study Finds
The New York Times - 20 Dec 2012 21:21New Video: Timeflies, 'Swoon' (NSFW)
MTV - 20 Dec 2012 20:45
Watch Timeflies rage in their "Swoon" video. In case you hadn't noticed, we've got a little music crush on Timeflies. (Okay fine, it's also a face crush, but there's totally music in there too.) We first introduced you t...
Bar at Light Horse best with a plan
Washington Post - 20 Dec 2012 20:29
Old Town Alexandria’s Light Horse is an above-average neighborhood bar: a place to go for $3 beers and snacks after work, to gather with friends for a game of shuffleboard or Skee-Ball, to catch a local band or sp...
Buzzworthy's Best Pop Star Pets Of 2012 (PHOTOS)
MTV - 20 Dec 2012 20:19
Sometimes, the best celeb accessory has four paws and poos on the ground. As 2012 draws more near to a close (be sure to check out our many retrospectives, we got 2012 on lock ya'll), we think it's time that we honor som...
THR’s Composer Roundtable: Film Scoring is Like a Drug (Video)
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 20:00
Danny Elfman jokingly compared the rush to hearing one’s score to heroin, while Alexandre Desplat said “Star Wars†loomed large in his development. read more
THR's Composer Roundtable: Danny Elfman Reveals He Doesn't Like Working (Video)
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 20:00
The "Frankenweenie" scorer says a deadline can "take away all your time" and "suck you up." read more
THR's Composer Roundtable: 6 Movie Maestros on Severed Heads, Stubborn Directors and Feeling 'Like Frankenstein'
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Dec 2012 20:00
The scorers of "Life of Pi," "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Silver Linings Playbook" convene for a candid glimpse inside the creative process of bringing movies to life through music. read more
Listen: New Grouper: "Vital"
Pitch Fork - 20 Dec 2012 19:37
Grouper: "Vital" on SoundCloud. Here's "Vital", a new song from a forthcoming new release by Grouper, The Man Who Died in His Boat. The record's a collection of unreleased material from the same period of time that 2008'...