Music News
Arctic Monkeys headline Reading Festival 2014, hailing 'fucking good crowd'
NME - 24 Aug 2014 01:10
Sheffield four-piece return to the three-day bash for the second time in five years with hits from 'AM' and their back catalogue
Iggy Azalea falls off stage during pre-VMA performance of 'Fancy'
NME - 24 Aug 2014 15:15
Rapper seemingly uninjured and went on to finish her set
Eminem and Rihanna take on ice bucket challenge live on stage
NME - 24 Aug 2014 11:27
Duo performed together at Detroit show
Grimes opts not to donate to ALS Association due to 'their record of testing on animals'
NME - 24 Aug 2014 16:05
The singer had been nominated to perform the ice bucket challenge by Richie Hawtin
Cliff Richard rejects sexual assault allegation
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 12:12
British pop star Cliff Richard says police have questioned him about a sexual assault allegation.
Tinie Tempah wants to work with Ed Sheeran
Music News - 24 Aug 2014 11:00
Tinie Tempah joined KISS FM UK backstage at the V Festival for an exclusive chat. The star shares his birthday with superstar
Paramore's Hayley Williams joined on-stage by sister Erica as band headline Leeds Festival
NME - 24 Aug 2014 00:41
Band play hit-filled set and avoid technical difficulties as they close second day of event
Weird Al To Perform At VMAs?
Stereogum - 24 Aug 2014 00:40
Could Weird Al be a surprise guest at the VMAs tomorrow? A tweet from Grimes makes it seem like it could be a possibility. Earlier today, she said, “!!crap im so proud of my 2 dancers – netsuke is gonna be on stage w...
George Michael: Music motivates me
Music News - 24 Aug 2014 13:00
George Michael can't see himself retiring from music in the near future.
Critic's Notebook: Lucerne Festival in Switzerland Aims for Accessibility
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 23:49
Lectures, free late-night club dates and pillows for families were part of the Lucerne Festival's strategy to court a broader spectrum of listeners.
Critic's Notebook: On Raury's Debut Album, Elegant Pop With an Epic Scope
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 23:38
"Indigo Child," the debut album by 18-year-old Raury, mixes elegant pop with tender soul, muscled rock and flickers of hip-hop attitude.
Music Review: Patricia Kopatchinskaja in A Little Night Music
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 23:31
The violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja performed selections by Bach and Bartok in closing the A Little Night Music series on Thursday.
Music Review: Mostly Mozart's Final Notes Include 'Passion'
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 23:31
Mostly Mozart ends on notes of a Requiem and a Frank Martin violin concerto.
Music Review: Wallace Roney Plays Wayne Shorter at Parker Jazz Festival
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2014 22:45
The imprimatur of elders was a theme running clearly through the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem, no matter the age of the performers.
Chris Brown Releases Tracklisting for 'X'
The Boombox - 24 Aug 2014 22:37
Chris Brown unveils the tracklisting to his upcoming album 'X.'
Watch A Teaser For Charli XCX's "Break The Rules" Video
Stereogum - 24 Aug 2014 22:36
Charli XCX has shared a sneak peek of the video for her great new song “Break The Rules.” It seems like the video will continue her goth schoolgirl vibe that she’s been rocking since she first came on the scene. Ch...
Watch Arcade Fire Cover 'I Wanna Be Sedated' With Marky Ramone
SPIN - 24 Aug 2014 22:24
The first night of Arcade Fire's three performances at Brooklyn's Barclays Center spawned an appearance from punk legend Buster Poindexter for his 1987 single
MTV Will Air Ferguson PSA During VMA Broadcast
Rolling Stone - 24 Aug 2014 22:01
MTV will use the occasion of its Video Music Awards on Sunday night to highlight the ongoing civil rights struggles in Ferguson, Missouri. During a commercial break in the broadcast, the network will be airing a public s...
Is Beyoncé Performing A Medley Of Her Self-Titled Album At The VMAs?
Stereogum - 24 Aug 2014 21:51
Could Beyoncé be performing a medley of her self-titled album tonight at the VMAs? Billboard reports that a photo of what could be Beyoncé’s setlist was posted on Twitter earlier today. It shows a performance that st...
Hear Part Of Drake's "Views From The 6″
Stereogum - 24 Aug 2014 21:29
Part of a new Drake song has leaked. It’s called “Views From The 6,” which is also the name of his new album that’s due out next year. The song was leaked with a verse from unknown rapper E Batt attached, who say...
Trillectro music festival proves it can keep up with the big boys
Washington Post - 24 Aug 2014 21:18
For six hours every autumn, the hip-hop cosmos temporarily spins around the emerald quadrangle of Howard University during the annual Yardfest homecoming concert, a rap saturnalia that's been immortalized in a Notorious ...
Michael Brown called 'little kid in big body'
Miami Herald - 24 Aug 2014 21:07
Michael Brown Jr. was on the verge of starting college, eager to launch himself into the adult world. Instead, on Monday he'll be mourned at his funeral, more than two weeks after his fatal shooting by a white police off...