Music News
A Jazz Pianist Flips Bach Upside-Down
The New York Times - 15 May 2020 16:00
Dan Tepfer has programmed a computer to invert the "Goldberg" Variations. Take a listen.
Katy Perry shocks fans with raunchy MasterChef taste test
Music News - 15 May 2020 07:45
The star is set to welcome her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom.
Future, Jonas Brothers, Karol G & More: What's Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:57
This week's new music calls for dance parties, the ones you wish you could have at the club and the ones you've been having at home for the last few weeks. But which release keeps getting cued up?
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum - 16 May 2020 01:24
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week (the eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight). This week's countdown is below, and you can listen to a playlist of all...
Pretty Things' Phil May Dead At 75
Stereogum - 16 May 2020 00:47
Phil May, lead singer for the influential British Invasion-era rock band Pretty Things, has died at age 75. According to a statement from the band's management, May died Friday morning at Queen Elizabeth hospital in King...
QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Says Chemotherapy Has 'Taken' His Hair But He Remains 'As Positive As Ever'
Blabbermouth - 16 May 2020 00:43
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past year, has thanked everybody who has contributed to the GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical expenses. Earlier tonight...
Petula Clark Looks Back on 'One of the Pinnacles' of Her Career
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:36
A decade after the U.S. debut of "Downtown," Clark was on stage at London's venerated Royal Albert Hall for a Valentine's Day concert.
Live Nation Issues More Debt to Survive the Summer -- $1.2 Billion In Senior Secured Notes
Digital Music News - 15 May 2020 20:22
Earlier this week, Digital Music News was first to report that Live Nation intended to issue $800 million in senior secured notes for "general corporate purposes." Now, the leading concert promoter has upped the debt off...
'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' review: visually sublime abortion drama is one of 2020's most compelling movies
NME - 15 May 2020 19:00
Eliza Hittman's latest feature will leave you emotionally broken by the end The post ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ review: visually sublime abortion drama is one of 2020’s most compelling movies appeared first on...
Vice Media Laying Off 155 Employees
Billboard - 15 May 2020 18:20
Citing business challenges and a low return on investment from resources spent on producing content for digital platforms, Vice Media C.E.O. Nancy Dubuc announced plans on Friday morning for 155 employees to be laid off.
People Are Loving Will Smith's Remix of Joyner Lucas' "Will"
Complex - 15 May 2020 18:19
Joyner Lucas paid tribute to Will Smith with his track "Will" earlier this year, and now he's got none other than Big Willie himself for the remix.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Offer Video of Hope With 'Together': Premiere
Billboard - 15 May 2020 18:00
Like most of us, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have been sheltering in place at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Justin Vernon's side-project GAYNGS share first new song in 10 years
NME - 16 May 2020 01:55
'Appeayl 2 U' follows the supergroup's solo studio album 'Relayted' The post Justin Vernon’s side-project GAYNGS share first new song in 10 years appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets an...
Katy Perry Hopes to Lift Fans' Spirits With Dance Anthems in New Album
AceShowbiz - 16 May 2020 01:20
The 'Daisies' singer hopes the summer songs in her upcoming studio album have an uplifting impact amidst the doom and gloom of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
First Stream Latin: New Music From Aitana, Alexis & Fido & More
Billboard - 16 May 2020 01:02
New music from Aitana, Alexis & Fido, Olga Tañon and more featured on today's First Stream Latin.
Keith Urban Throws a Drive-In Theater Concert for Health Care Workers
Rolling Stone - 16 May 2020 00:58
"That massive drive-in screen, all you have to do is put a stage in front of it and you're off and running," says Urban of the Nashville-area gig
6 Highlights From Facebook & Instagram's Star-Studded Graduation Event
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:54
For many members of the Class of 2020, their graduation today (May 15) marks a pivotal moment in their lives during a pivotal moment in global history with the novel coronavirus.
Strictly Discs in Wisconsin, in a Pandemic: 'I Just Hope We Don't Have a Resurgence'
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:53
Angie Roloff, owner of Strictly Discs in Madison, Wisconsin, is preparing to reopen the store after the state eased its safer-at-home mandate.
NCT 127 to Debut New Single 'Punch' During Online Concert This Weekend
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:50
NCT 127 will perform a live concert titled NCT 127 – Beyond the Origin on Saturday.
Watch Foo Fighters' huge, Led Zeppelin-featuring 2008 Wembley Stadium gig in full
NME - 16 May 2020 00:43
The band have also thrown their weight behind the Save Our Venues campaign The post Watch Foo Fighters’ huge, Led Zeppelin-featuring 2008 Wembley Stadium gig in full appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, G...
R. Kelly's Prediabetic Diagnosis Not Compelling Reason for Release, Judge Rules
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:36
R. Kelly has been denied pretrial release for a third time by a New York judge who ruled that being prediabetic is not a compelling reason for release.
First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Four Tet and Caribou, Pat Lok & More
Billboard - 16 May 2020 00:30
Each week, we sift through the streams and dig in the digital crates to present the absolute must-hears from the wide breadth of jams.