Music News
Kid Ink Arrested in Las Vegas
The Boombox - 17 Aug 2014 03:05
Kid Ink was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas after causing a disturbance in a nightclub.
Lovato courts fan votes
Music News - 17 Aug 2014 04:15
Demi Lovato is urging fans to crown her the first winner of the Best Lyric Video prize at this month's MTV Video Music Awards.
Nelly Urges Peace In Ferguson, Gov. Nixon Declares Curfew
The Boombox - 17 Aug 2014 01:03
Nelly is urging peace in Ferguson. Meanwhile, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew.
Kero One puts the vib(raphone) in Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe"
Ear Milk - 17 Aug 2014 23:33
Every now and again a remix comes out for a popularly remixed song that stands out amongst all the other remixes due to the remix artist's unique spin and take on the track. In the case of "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" by K...
Nicki Minaj Releases 'Anaconda' Lyric Video
The Boombox - 17 Aug 2014 23:52
Nicki Minaj releases animated 'Anaconda' lyric video just days before the premiere of the official clip.
Music Review: The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra at Avery Fisher Hall
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2014 23:44
The Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra played Gluck, Berlioz and, of course, Mozart at Avery Fisher Hall.
Critic's Notebook: In Lucerne, Andris Nelsons Is a Rising Star
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2014 23:41
The happenings at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland include the ascendance of the Andris Nelsons.
Pianist Orrin Evans and quartet shine at Bohemian Caverns
Washington Post - 17 Aug 2014 23:24
Every so often, there's a jazz concert that represents everything a great concert can and should be. That is, it's diverse, adventurous, polished and engaging; it has as much invention in its workings of the warhorse sta...
Watch The Killers Cover Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" At V Festival
Stereogum - 17 Aug 2014 23:22
The Killers had some fun at Staffordshire’s V Festival and played a quick cover of Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” Drummer Ronnie Vannucci danced suggestively to the song while Brandon Flowers performed a stripped down ve...
Music Review: Krassimira Stoyanova in 'Der Rosenkavalier' at Salzburg
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2014 23:10
Harry Kupfer's "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Salzburg Festival updates the story to the cusp of Modernism.
Mishka makes a soundtrack for your beach vibes with 'W2NDCH2LL"
Ear Milk - 17 Aug 2014 23:01
Even though the summer is coming to a close, there is still time to rush out to the beach and savor the remaining days of great weather, great friends, and great fun. Mishka Records the musical imprint from the clothing ...
Beyonce Sings to Jay Z in HBO's 'On the Run' Trailer
Hollywood Reporter - 17 Aug 2014 22:44
The concert special is set to premiere on Sept. 20
Beyonce Covers 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' in 'On the Run' Trailer
Rolling Stone - 17 Aug 2014 22:40
Beyoncé and Jay Z promoted their On The Run tour with a star-studded trailer for a non-existent action film, and they're harnessing a similar vibe in a new preview for their upcoming HBO special. The trailer opens in bl...
Darkside Announce Final Show, Share Two Psychic Outtakes
Stereogum - 17 Aug 2014 22:22
Nicolas Jarr and Dave Harrington’s collaboration Darkside is coming to an end, at least for now. The band announced on Twitter today that their last show will be in Brooklyn on September 12th at Le Poisson Rouge. They ...
Grimes Calls Out The Trolls Putting Pro-Drug Statements On Her Wikipedia
Stereogum - 17 Aug 2014 22:09
Grimes has put up a Tumblr post that addresses edits that have been made to her Wikipedia page that discuss her use of amphetamines during the recording of Visions. The page cites a March 2012 interview with CMJ in which...
For young Spooky Black, "DJ Khaled is My Father" [Video]
Ear Milk - 17 Aug 2014 21:57
Internet cult hero and and FUBU aficionado Spooky Black is back with a stunning realization and a video to boot: "DJ Khaled is My Father." How is this possible? What was the Suffering From Success rapper doing in Minneso...
The Black Keys sing the blues in "Weight of Love" [Video]
Ear Milk - 17 Aug 2014 21:25
The Black Keys have released visuals for their latest single "Weight of Love." The video includes appearances by models Lily McMenamy and Lara Stone taking part in strange group activities. "Weight of Love" is a nearly s...
Does Mary J. Blige's 'Mary' Album Stand The Test Of Time?
The Boombox - 17 Aug 2014 21:24
Fifteen years ago, Mary J. Blige released her fourth album, 'Mary.' On its 15th anniversary, we take a listen to see if the album still holds up.
Sky Heavens follows Eminem's Wembley Stadium show with "Hear Me Cry" [Video]
Ear Milk - 17 Aug 2014 20:46
Eminem recently became the first rapper ever to headline London's Wembley Stadium. It was an incredible show which I was lucky enough to attend and the Rap God's set was a magnificent mash-up of old school favourites and...
Music Review: Eminem and Rihanna Fuse Dark Energy on Tour
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2014 20:44
Eminem and Rihanna, the megastars and regular collaborators, performed at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night.
ArtsBeat: Jazz at Lincoln Center to Open a Summer Academy
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2014 20:21
Starting next year, the academy will train 42 students, using a curriculum developed by Wynton Marsalis.
Beyonce Is a Lounge Singer, Jay Z Smokes Cigars in 'On The Run' HBO Trailer
SPIN - 17 Aug 2014 20:08
The North American leg of Beyonce and Jay Z's "On the Run" tour came to a close earlier this month in San Francisco, but September 12 and 13 still hold the two festival dates that will be recorded for their upcoming