Music News
Music Review: New York Philharmonic's 'The Planets' Builds on Holst's Work
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:26
The English composer Gustav Holst's orchestral suite "The Planets" was wedded with imagery of the solar system at a Summertime Classics concert by the New York Philharmonic.
Chris Martin brought to tears by fan's story
Music News - 7 Jul 2013 06:30
Chris Martin was moved by 21-year-old Edward Buckley, who has re-learned how to walk, talk and play piano after a horrific car accident last year.
Pete Wentz: Stop whining on Twitter
Music News - 7 Jul 2013 06:15
Pete Wentz is irritated by people who post long rants before deleting their Twitter accounts.
Music Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra Opens the Tanglewood Festival
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:57
The Boston Symphony Orchestra opened its summer festival at Tanglewood with an all-Tchaikovsky program conducted by Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos.
Ethiopia's Mahmoud Ahmed and Teddy Afro bring Echostage home
Washington Post - 7 Jul 2013 23:56
The two Ethiopian singers who performed early Saturday morning at Echostage, Mahmoud Ahmed and Teddy Afro, represent different styles and different generations. The 72-year-old Mahmoud sailed Semitic-style melodies over ...
Music Review: Speedy Ortiz Cuts Through Thick Night Air at Death by Audio
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:48
Speedy Ortiz performed on Friday night at Death by Audio, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to celebrate the release of its full-length debut album, "Major Arcana" (Carpark).
Lincoln Center Seeks a New Audience for 'Monkey'
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:44
The Lincoln Center Festival is using an unusual multipronged marketing campaign for its centerpiece production, "Monkey: Journey to the West."
Music Review: Verdi's 'Les Vêpres Siciliennes': How Paris Helped Him Soar
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:44
While Verdi thought little of the Paris Opera, he wanted to prove himself there. So he composed "Les Vêpres Siciliennes," performed Saturday at Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y.
Garth Brooks, Toby Keith play Oklahoma tornado benefit
L.A. Times - 7 Jul 2013 23:31'Idol' Alum Stefano Langone on Split from 19, Red Light Management: They Weren't 'Getting It'
Hollywood Reporter - 7 Jul 2013 22:42
The season 10 finalist, who's signed to Hollywood Records, will self-manage his career. "I can strategize and feel great about it," he tells THR.
Review: New Kids, Mindless Behavior keep boy bands booming
L.A. Times - 7 Jul 2013 22:31Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke: Too reliant on NSFW videos?
L.A. Times - 7 Jul 2013 20:46Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' Number One in Official UK Albums Chart again after Glastonbury headline slot
NME - 7 Jul 2013 20:06
But the band only manage to beat Michael Bublé to top spot by 125 copies
Lady GaGa attempts to stop details of lawsuit being made public
NME - 7 Jul 2013 19:16
'Harmful' details about the singer said to be included in files from 2010 legal battle
The Rolling Stones Rock Nostalgic London Gig
Starpulse - 7 Jul 2013 18:46
The Rolling Stones turned up the nostalgia on Saturday as they played to a packed crowd in London's Hyde Park, 44 years after their last performance at the open-air venue. The rockers were joined ...
Toby Keith's Twister Benefit Concert Marred By Heat Wave
Starpulse - 7 Jul 2013 18:45
Nearly 1,300 revellers were treated for heat-related problems at Toby Keith's Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert on Saturday. The singer organized the benefit gig at the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in ...
Rolling Stones Triumph in Hyde Park Homecoming
Hollywood Reporter - 7 Jul 2013 18:34
Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie are all smiles as they roll through greatest hits during first Hyde Park show in 44 years.
Metallica play only European show of 2013 at Roskilde Festival (July 6)
NME - 7 Jul 2013 17:47
Performance marked the metal legends first appearance at the Danish event in 10 years
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Celebrates Sobriety Birthday Recap
Day in Rock - 7 Jul 2013 17:21
Famous for his past battles with alcohol and substances, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is celebrating the anniversary of his sobriety
50 Cent Charged With Domestic Violence Recap
Day in Rock - 7 Jul 2013 17:21
Rapper 50 Cent has been charged with domestic violence, after he allegedly kicked his child's mother and destroyed property
Iron Maiden's Beer Now Served In The House Of Commons Recap
Day in Rock - 7 Jul 2013 17:21
Mike Weatherley, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade, has welcomed the arrival of Iron Maiden's Trooper Ale as the 'Guest Ale' in Strangers' Bar at the UK's House of Commons
Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe To Publish Memoir Recap
Day in Rock - 7 Jul 2013 17:21
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe will publish a memoir about his year of hell after he was arrested, jailed, tried and finally acquitted of the murder of fan Daniel Nosek