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Johnny Marr opens up in fan Q&A about the songs he wished he'd written
NME - 28 Mar 2020 18:13
He also opened up about the making of some classic Smiths songs The post Johnny Marr opens up in fan Q&A about the songs he wished he’d written appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and ...
FAITH NO MORE Keyboardist RODDY BOTTUM: 'Make Music, Read, Be Creative And Love As Hard As You Can'
Blabbermouth - 29 Mar 2020 00:23
FAITH NO MORE keyboardist Roddy Bottum has urged his fans to read and be creative while they are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today (Saturday, March 28), Bottum took to his Twitter to write: "How are ...
Luciano Pereyra, Abel Pintos and More Argentine Artists Sing Inspiring Version of 'Como La Cigarra': Watch
Billboard - 28 Mar 2020 23:43
Luciano Pereyra, Abel Pintos, Leon Gieco, Alejandro Lerner, Soledad and 30 other artists come together in a livestream.
YouTube Music App Can Now Displays Lyrics on iOS and Android
Digital Music News - 29 Mar 2020 00:54
YouTube Music now displays lyrics to listeners on the iOS and Android apps. Users can tap the “i” button while a song is playing to see the lyrics. YouTube Music finally joins the ranks of Apple Music and Spotify, sh...
Essence Fest 2020 Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Billboard - 28 Mar 2020 06:14
After initially stating March 13 that it planned to move forward with its scheduled July 1-5 dates in New Orleans, Essence Fest 2020 announced late Friday (March 27) that it will move "closer to the fall" instead, given ...
Kid Cudi Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Juice WRLD: 'Tell My Dad I Said Hey'
Complex - 28 Mar 2020 19:52Margo Price delays album release due to coronavirus, covers John Lennon to apologise
NME - 28 Mar 2020 05:54
"Even the record plants have halted production of vinyl" The post Margo Price delays album release due to coronavirus, covers John Lennon to apologise appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets...
Dolly Parton Encourages Fans to 'Keep the Faith' Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Billboard - 28 Mar 2020 05:16
Dolly Parton is here to soothe our minds during this difficult time.
Post Malone Announces Virtual Beer Pong Tournament With Celebrity Friends
Complex - 29 Mar 2020 00:26Cardi B Wants to Start a GoFundMe Campaign for 'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic
Complex - 29 Mar 2020 01:41Album sales at their lowest for 60 years due to coronavirus pandemic
NME - 29 Mar 2020 01:36
The global crisis has seen drops in both physical sales and streaming numbers The post Album sales at their lowest for 60 years due to coronavirus pandemic appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Ti...
Ray Mantilla, Percussionist Who Transcended Genres, Dies at 85
The New York Times - 29 Mar 2020 01:22
He was adept at a range of instruments, particularly the congas and timbales, and he could make himself at home in almost any ensemble.
David Byrne Pens Essay On Coronavirus: "The World Is Changing -- So Can We"
Stereogum - 29 Mar 2020 01:19
David Byrne has penned an essay on coronavirus and how we should be responding to it for Reasons To Be Cheerful, the online magazine he started last year. In the piece, entitled "The World Is Changing -- So Can We," Byrn...
David Byrne says the coronavirus pandemic shows "we're all in the same leaky boat"
NME - 29 Mar 2020 00:56
The Talking Heads icon has written an op-ed on the global crisis for his Reasons To Be Cheerful site The post David Byrne says the coronavirus pandemic shows “we’re all in the same leaky boat” appeared first on NME...
Fiona Apple Tells Others Artists To Approve All Sync Requests And Give The Money To Charity
Stereogum - 29 Mar 2020 00:50
Fiona Apple is encouraging artists to approve all sync requests right now and give the money to those who need it. In a video shared by her friend Zelda Hallman, Apple explains her thought process (in characteristically ...
Japanese Rapper JP THE WAVY to Drop First Studio Album: See Track List & Art
Billboard - 29 Mar 2020 00:34
Japanese rapper JP THE WAVY shared the cover art and track list for his upcoming debut album, LIFE IS WAVY, due April 8.
Fractures - DAKESIS
Blabbermouth - 29 Mar 2020 00:33
It's easy to be blown away by the bombastic, big-budget efforts of bands like NIGHTWISH and BLIND GUARDIAN, but there is an equal amount of magic and joy to be found in records like this. DAKESIS are much-loved stalwarts...
Album Sales Plummet to Six Decade Low in Wake of Coronavirus Crisis
SPIN - 29 Mar 2020 00:33
The music industry has been hit hard since the coronavirus became an official pandemic earlier this month. Some of the biggest festivals have been postponed or altogether canceled and dozens of artists have been forced t...
Kid Cudi remembers meeting Juice WRLD for the first time
NME - 29 Mar 2020 00:24
He also shared a screenshot of early text messages between the pair The post Kid Cudi remembers meeting Juice WRLD for the first time appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME....
The Story Behind Kenny Rogers' Resurfaced Track, 'Goodbye': Exclusive
Billboard - 29 Mar 2020 00:23
One week following Kenny Rogers' death, Capitol Nashville released "Goodbye," a little-known track from the superstar.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Return to U.S. to Continue 'Sheltering in Place and Social Distancing'
Billboard - 29 Mar 2020 00:14
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson posted an update on their situation since revealing their coronavirus diagnosis earlier this month.
David Byrne Pens Coronavirus Op-Ed: 'We're All in the Same Leaky Boat'
Rolling Stone - 29 Mar 2020 00:03
"Viruses don't respect borders. They get in even with extra screening and travel restrictions. Maybe less, but some slips in"