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Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, New Orleans Musical Luminary, Dies at 79
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2022 17:39
A guitarist and singer, he was a quintessential local star, mixing blues, funk and jazz through six decades of club and festival gigs.
Rolling Stone's Best Photos of 2022
Rolling Stone - 31 Dec 2022 16:00
Whenever music history was made in 2022, Rolling Stone’s photographers were there to document it. Here are 50 of our favorite photos from the past year, featuring rising and superstars alike, from the King of Reggaeton...
Moby to release new two-and-a-half-hour ambient album on New Year's Day
NME - 31 Dec 2022 11:49
'ambient23' is "almost exclusively made with weird old drum machines and old synths" The post Moby to release new two-and-a-half-hour ambient album on New Year’s Day appeared first on NME.
Another Woman Files Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby, NBC
Billboard - 31 Dec 2022 18:56
She claims Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1986.
METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pays Tribute To BOB NALBANDIAN: 'Your Dedication To This Music Has Been Unparalleled And Inspiring'
Blabbermouth - 31 Dec 2022 20:10
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to veteran heavy metal journalist, historian and documentarian Bob Nalbandian, who passed away on Friday, December 30 in Redding, California. According to Bob's sister Diana...
JEN MAJURA Reflects On Seven Months Since Her Split With EVANESCENCE: 'There's A Lot Of Judgment Out There'
Blabbermouth - 31 Dec 2022 18:28
Jen Majura has once again opened up about her exit from EVANESCENCE, saying there has been "a lot of judgment" about the circumstances that led to her getting fired from the Amy Lee-fronted band. The 39-year-old guitaris...
Mattachine & Mikau - "Unlucky Channel"
Stereogum - 31 Dec 2022 19:48
As the world breathlessly awaits the next album from Virginia screamo destroyers Infant Island, we should also take a moment to appreciate the small universe of side projects that has spun off from the Infant Island moth...
FOO FIGHTERS: 'We're Going To Be A Different Band Going Forward'
Blabbermouth - 31 Dec 2022 19:57
FOO FIGHTERS have vowed to carry on as "a different band" following the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Dave Grohl-fronted outfit addressed its future while sharing a New Year's Eve message earlier today (Saturday...
NERGAL Doesn't Rule Out New BEHEMOTH EP For 2023: 'I've Got Ideas'
Blabbermouth - 31 Dec 2022 19:24
Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH, who released their 12th studio album, "Opvs Contra Natvram", in September, recently spoke to Australia's "Everblack" podcast about the band's plans for the comin...
Simon Cowell reportedly in talks to relaunch 'The X Factor' in the US
NME - 31 Dec 2022 17:05
It comes after the original UK version of the show left screens last year after 17 seasons The post Simon Cowell reportedly in talks to relaunch ‘The X Factor’ in the US appeared first on NME.
Tobias Jesso Jr. Flamed Out as an Artist - and He's Glad
Rolling Stone - 31 Dec 2022 17:00
Before he could become a Grammy-nominated songwriter, he had to realize he wasn't cut out to be a performer. Jesso tells all about his unlikely path and his work with Adele, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles and more
Five Albums From December That Totally Would Have Made Our Year-End Lists
Rolling Stone - 31 Dec 2022 16:59
.... if only they'd come out a few weeks earlier
NIGEL GLOCKLER: SAXON Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'Carpe Diem'
Blabbermouth - 31 Dec 2022 16:56
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2022's "Carpe Diem" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're right in the m...
Kendrick Lamar avoids social media to not get "lost in your ego"
NME - 31 Dec 2022 15:59
"My social media, most of the time, is completely off" The post Kendrick Lamar avoids social media to not get “lost in your ego” appeared first on NME.
Queen's Brian May Receives Knighthood
Stereogum - 31 Dec 2022 15:48
The strange public life of Brian May, the Queen guitar hero who became a celebrated astrophysicist and occasional anti-wokeness pundit, has now taken a new turn. Brian May is now a knight. He’s Sir Brian Harold May. As...
Olivia Colman originally wanted sex scenes cut from 'Empire Of Light'
NME - 31 Dec 2022 15:14
"I said, 'Why can't they go for the kiss, and cut, and then pretend that it had already happened?'" The post Olivia Colman originally wanted sex scenes cut from ‘Empire Of Light’ appeared first on NME.
Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari denies rumours he is controlling her social media
NME - 31 Dec 2022 15:04
"I don't even control what we have for dinner" The post Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari denies rumours he is controlling her social media appeared first on NME.
AJ Tracey is going into "album mode" in 2023
NME - 31 Dec 2022 14:01
The follow-up to 2021's 'Flu Game' appears to be in the works The post AJ Tracey is going into “album mode” in 2023 appeared first on NME.
Barbara Walters: legendary US TV journalist dies aged 93
NME - 31 Dec 2022 13:22
Oprah Winfrey is among those paying tribute to the pioneering creator of 'The View' The post Barbara Walters: legendary US TV journalist dies aged 93 appeared first on NME.
Tony Iommi says Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath albums will be reissued in 2023
NME - 31 Dec 2022 13:12
The guitarist confirmed the news in a tweet remembering former drummer Cozy Powell on what would have been his birthday The post Tony Iommi says Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath albums will be reissued in 2023 appeared firs...
M83 is teasing new music
NME - 31 Dec 2022 12:40
It would be Anthony Gonzalez's first new material since 2019 album 'DSVII' The post M83 is teasing new music appeared first on NME.
Elon Musk praises Greta Thunberg: "I think she's cool"
NME - 31 Dec 2022 12:19
Thunberg has been back in the news lately after a feisty exchange with Andrew Tate The post Elon Musk praises Greta Thunberg: “I think she’s cool” appeared first on NME.