Music News
MTV VMAs: Jessie J to Join Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande for 'Bang Bang'
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Aug 2014 16:45
The trio's music video will debut immediately after the performance
Tobacco Thinks Nickelodeon Ripped Off His Song, But Doesn't Really Care
Stereogum - 20 Aug 2014 20:46
This is a weird one, so buckle up. It would appear that a promotional video for Nickelodeon’s Animation Studio ripped off a song by Black Moth Super Rainbow member and electronic producer Tobacco. And Tobacco has ackno...
Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid 'Denim'
The Boombox - 20 Aug 2014 23:01
The Nike Air Tech Challenge Hybrid is the best of the best for fans of the Nike Air Tech Challenge family. It blends all four models into one slick silhouette and this latest 'Denim' colorway gives a signal boost to that...
Critic's Notebook: Barbara Hannigan Sings and Conducts at the Lucerne Festival
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 00:02
The soprano Barbara Hannigan, now performing at the Lucerne Festival, has developed a specialty of singing as she conducts, often enrapturing audiences.
Buzzcocks UK dates and album
Music News - 20 Aug 2014 23:27
BUZZCOCKS have announced that they will set off on a UK Tour in October to coincide with the release of a new album on 1-2-3-4 Records in November 2014.
Nicki Minaj, Jessie J & Ariana Grande Star In Beats By Dr. Dre Commercial: Watch
Idolator - 20 Aug 2014 23:25
That “Bang Bang” promo keeps coming! After Jessie J spilled the beans on a “Bang Bang” performance at the 2014 MTV VMAs alongside Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande, the trio just popped up in a brand new commercial f...
Radio Stations Won't Play Fifth Harmony's "Bo$$" Because They Name Check Michelle Obama?
Idolator - 20 Aug 2014 21:19
Radio is blackballing Fifth Harmony‘s fierce self-empowerment anthem “Bo$$” because the girls mention Michelle Obama in the lyrics -- at least according to the song’s producer Wallpaper. “Regardless of the posi...
Thurston Moore announces new album
Music News - 20 Aug 2014 17:37
The Best Day, Thurston Moore's first solo record since 2010's Demolished Thoughts, will be released on October 20th, 2014
Nicki Minaj Debuts Bootylicious 'Anaconda' Video
The Boombox - 20 Aug 2014 14:13
If you loathe "booty" puns and memes, you may want to log off Twitter for the next couple of days. Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda' video is here.
Steven Drozd Sheds Some Light On The Flaming Lips' Record With Miley, Calls Her "Fucking Badass"
Idolator - 20 Aug 2014 23:59
Miley Cyrus has been writing and recording songs with The Flaming Lips for the follow-up to Bangerz. The oft-nude diva has admitted as much in past interviews but many fans and commentators never expected the joint-proje...
Watch Killer Mike Discuss The Ferguson Crisis On CNN
Stereogum - 20 Aug 2014 23:52
Killer Mike has been one of the loudest, most insightful voices among the many speaking out on the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri following the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown by a white policeman. F...
Opera Review: The Lesser-Known 'Falstaff,' in 1980s Clothing
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:50
Antonio Salieri's "Falstaff" is part of the dell'Arte Opera Ensemble's A Summer of Shakespeare festival at the East 13th Street Theater.
Birthday Boy finally drops his debut "Colors" EP
Ear Milk - 20 Aug 2014 23:42
Birthday Boy finally released his first official EP yesterday entitled Colors, introducing the young producer's style with some beautiful vocal additions. The EP slides between funk, deep house, neo-soul and hip-hop over...
Gesaffelstein adds a dark twist to Phoenix's "Bankrupt!" [Download]
Ear Milk - 20 Aug 2014 23:30
At first a collaboration between Phoenix and Gesaffelstein seems pretty random, but oh wait, they're both French. Still, indie rock and electro are miles apart on the musical spectrum. No matter, one of the greatest thin...
12 Great Coldplay Songs You Probably Don't Know
Rolling Stone - 20 Aug 2014 23:30
Given their ubiquity on modern-rock radio and relentless stream of hits, it's easy to forget that Coldplay make more than just arena-sized singles. Digging deeper into the dark corners of their discography reveals a diff...
Critic's Notebook: Daniel Barenboim's West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Delivers
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:25
At Lucerne, Daniel Barenboim's West-Eastern Divan Orchestra delivers on its promise of bringing together two cultures and making superb music.
Cam'ron and Estelle Want to 'Let The Show Begin' in New Video: Watch
Radio.com - 20 Aug 2014 23:20
Look out for the third edition of Cam'ron's First Of The Month EP series on Sept. 1.
Music Review: Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Music Wanders the Park Avenue Armory
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:16
The International Contemporary Ensemble presented an hourlong concert of haunting music by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, beautifully tailored to the Park Avenue Armory.
Theater Review: 'Family Album,' a Musical From Heidi Rodewald and Stew
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:11
"Family Album," at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is a new musical about a band, by Stew and Heidi Rodewald.
Gucci Mane Gets More Prison Time
Stereogum - 20 Aug 2014 23:11
Atlanta rap weirdo-overlord Gucci Mane has spent a lot of time in prison over the past few years, and now it looks like he’s not getting out anytime soon. As SPIN points out, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports th...
Afropunk Festival Hosts 60 Acts Over Two Days in Brooklyn
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:07
The Afropunk Festival in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, continues its resurgence from its cancellation because of Hurricane Irene in 2011.
3 Denim Trends Music Is Trying This Second
Hollywood Reporter - 20 Aug 2014 23:06
Stars are feeling new kinds of blue this season, proving that denim and music go together like rock and roll