Music News
Lou Ottens, Inventor of the Audio Cassette Tape, Dead at 94
Rolling Stone - 10 Mar 2021 23:42
Engineer at Philips also involved in developing compact disc technology
Jimmy Fallon Did A Bit About A Song By Obscure Slint Offshoot King Kong
Stereogum - 10 Mar 2021 04:26
After playing bass on Slint’s 1989 debut album Tweez, Ethan Buckler left the band to form the dance-funk project King Kong, whose early recordings heavily featured former Slint members. That includes King Kong’s 1991...
Major Murphy - "Unfazed"
Stereogum - 10 Mar 2021 23:10
Major Murphy are releasing their sophomore album, Access, in about a month. They’ve shared the title track and “In The Meantime” already and last month a few of its members popped up as part of Waxahatchee’s back...
'Judas And The Black Messiah' inspires renewed bill to remove J. Edgar Hoover's name from FBI building
NME - 10 Mar 2021 16:35
Rep. Steve Cohen says Hoover "doesn't deserve the honour and recognition" The post ‘Judas And The Black Messiah’ inspires renewed bill to remove J. Edgar Hoover’s name from FBI building appeared first on NME.
Corey Taylor Discusses Gen Z "Trying To Cancel Eminem," Likening It To Salem Witch Trials
Stereogum - 10 Mar 2021 03:31
Besides fronting Slipknot and Stone Sour and now performing as a solo artist, Corey Taylor is also a New York Times bestselling author. He’s written four books with titles such as A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To H...
Alice Cooper's 'Detroit Stories' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 03:25
Alice Cooper crowns Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated March 13) as the rock legend’s latest studio album Detroit Stories debuts at No. 1. It’s the first chart-topper for Cooper in the 29-year history of the ...
Janelle Monae Unleashes Powerful Performance of 'Turntables' on 'Colbert': Watch
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 11:52
Janelle Monae's "Turntables" isn't so much a song as an anthem, a call to arms wrapped in music.
Watch Kings Of Leon perform 'Stormy Weather' on 'Colbert'
NME - 10 Mar 2021 04:30
Taken from their recently released album, 'When You See Yourself' The post Watch Kings Of Leon perform ‘Stormy Weather’ on ‘Colbert’ appeared first on NME.
Cardi B Makes History as 'Bodak Yellow' Is Certified Diamond
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 03:04
Cardi B is the first female rapper to earn a diamond-certified single by the RIAA with her major-label debut single "Bodak Yellow."
Groove Armada and The Coral set to play at London's Kaleidoscope Festival 2021
NME - 10 Mar 2021 15:45
The Alexandra Park and Palace-hosted one-day festival is returning after it debuted in 2018 The post Groove Armada and The Coral set to play at London’s Kaleidoscope Festival 2021 appeared first on NME.
'Zack Snyder's Justice League' UK release date set for same day as US
NME - 10 Mar 2021 23:35
Finally! The post ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ UK release date set for same day as US appeared first on NME.
XLR8R is Launching an NFT Marketplace for Electronic Music
XLR8R - 10 Mar 2021 02:45
A decentralized platform for electronic music-focused NFTs. The post XLR8R is Launching an NFT Marketplace for Electronic Music appeared first on XLR8R.
Machine Gun Kelly & Blackbear Make History Atop the Alternative Airplay Chart
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 23:52
For the first time in the three-decade history of Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, two soloists in lead roles on a song hit No. 1.
Mike Patton Sings the New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Video Game Theme Song
SPIN - 10 Mar 2021 23:45
Looking to escape from reality with a video game straight out of your childhood? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has you covered. Inspired by classic TMNT titles like the legendary Turtles in Time arcade...
Sour Widows - "Crossing Over"
Stereogum - 10 Mar 2021 23:42
The Bay Area-based band Sour Widows released their self-titled debut EP around this time last year and today they’re announcing its follow-up, another EP called Crossing Over. They’re also sharing its languidly spraw...
Justin Michael Williams Plans Pre-Grammy Benefit for COVID-19 Victims
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 23:31
Williams' "Love Over Fear: A Pre-GRAMMY Benefit Concert Supporting Children Who Have Lost Parents to COVID-19" will feature performances from himself, ALONZO and Tito Rey.
Chloe x Halle Are Fresh & Vibrant in New Neutrogena Campaign
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 23:29
Chloe x Halle already have enviably radiant skin, so it's no surprise that the sibling duo have officially been named the new faces of Neutrogena.
'Monster Hunter Rise' will have two major DLC expansions
NME - 10 Mar 2021 23:20
Players can expect the story to conclude at the end of the second major expansion The post ‘Monster Hunter Rise’ will have two major DLC expansions appeared first on NME.
Citing Reforms, CISAC Readmits Troubled Spanish Society SGAE
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 23:17
CISAC voted to re-admit troubled Spanish General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), which was mired in controversies and probes over royalty collections.
Anitta Claps Back After Arcangel's Comments About 'Ladies': 'If I Want to Show My Ass, I Will'
Billboard - 10 Mar 2021 23:10
Anitta opened up about her male colleagues after reggaeton star Arcangel took Instagram to opine on what makes a woman a respectable one.
Paul McCartney is teasing something with St. Vincent, Beck, Josh Homme and more
NME - 10 Mar 2021 22:59
Could it be a covers album? The post Paul McCartney is teasing something with St. Vincent, Beck, Josh Homme and more appeared first on NME.
SKILLET Announces Spring 2021 'Drive-In Theater Tour'
Blabbermouth - 10 Mar 2021 22:45
Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET has announced spring 2021 tour dates. Building on the previous success of the "Drive-In Theater Tour", Awakening Events has confirmed the fourth package of the 2021 series. SK...