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Ric Ocasek Dead at 75
The Cars' frontman Ric Ocasek was found dead on Sunday afternoon in New York City. → Read More
Green Day Announce New Album 'Father of All...', Announce Tour With Weezer and Fall Out Boy
Green Day have announced a new album called Father of All... and released the title track as its first single. The album will be released on on February 7, 2020 → Read More
Video: Taylor Swift – “You Need to Calm Down”
Taylor Swift has released the video for "You Need to Calm Down." At the end of the clip, she reunites with former nemesis Katy Perry. → Read More
Watch Spiritualized Perform “I’m Your Man” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Spiritualized were the musical guests on last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Jason Pierce and co.’s space rock outfit performed “I’m → Read More
'Deadwood: The Movie' Gives Fans an Imperfect But Satisfying Ending
A review of HBO's 'Deadwood: The Movie,' an imperfect but satisfying end for fans of the series. → Read More
Woodstock 50 Organizers Accuse Investors of Sabotage and Theft in New Lawsuit: Report
TMZ reports that the organizers of Woodstock 50 have filed a lawsuit against the troubled festival’s chief investor, Dentsu Aegis Network. Per the lawsuit, the → Read More
The Black Keys Announce New Album Let’s Rock, Release “Eagle Birds”
The Black Keys have announced their ninth album, Let’s Rock, and released a new single called “Eagle Birds.” The new album will the duo’s first since 2014’s → Read More
Mac DeMarco on Mitski Controversy: “I Didn’t Know Who Mitski Was!”
Last month, Mac DeMarco announced a new album called Here Comes the Cowboy and released a single called “Nobody.” The news would’ve been met with the expected → Read More
Ride Announce New Album, Release "Future Love"
English shoegaze pioneers Ride have announced a new album and released the project’s first singe, “Future Love.” This Is Not A Safe Place is the band’s first → Read More
Julian Casablancas Says the Eventual Wreckage of Capitalism May Lead to a Vinyl Resurgence
The Strokes and Voidz frontman Julian Casablancas recently gave an interview to Billboard to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his solo album, Phrazes for the → Read More
Mick Jagger to Undergo Heart Valve Replacement Surgery: Report
Mick Jagger is set to undergo heart valve replacement surgery this week in New York City, according to the Drudge Report. The news comes two days after the → Read More
Tool Announce U.S. Tour
Tool's two-week U.S. tour will begin May 5 in Jacksonville. → Read More
The Prodigy's Keith Flint Dead at 49
Keith Flint's The Prodigy bandmate Liam Howlett said Flint died by suicide. → Read More
Queen Will Perform at the Oscars
The Motion Picture Academy has announced that Queen, along with new frontman Adam Lambert, will perform at this year’s Academy Awards. Despite negative reviews → Read More
Prince’s Family Sues Hospital That Treated Him Days Before Fatal Overdose
Prince’s family has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois hospital where the late singer was treated for an overdose a week before his death from another → Read More
Real Estate Announce U.S. Tour
Real Estate have announced a U.S. tour. The 11-date trek kicks off June 5 in Pittsburgh and ends June 15 in Providence. The band released their most recent album, In Mind, last year and performed a new song at a show in Colorado in February. Check out the list of U.S. dates below and full details from the tour here. → Read More
Yo La Tengo – “For You Too”
Yo La Tengo have released “For You Too,” a new track from the band’s forthcoming album There’s a Riot Going On. The song is the fifth we’ve heard from the record, following “Shades of Blue,” “She May, She Might,” “Out of the Pool,” and “You Are Here.” There’s A Riot Going On is due out March 16 on Matador Records. Listen to “For You Too” below. → Read More
Video: Fever Ray – “Mustn’t Hurry”
Fever Ray has released the video for “Mustn’t Hurry,” a track from Karin Dreijer’s excellent new album Plunge. Similar to yesterday’s clip for “Wanna Sip,” the video mostly focuses on a grotesquely made-up Dreijer as she runs her fingers up and down a speculum. Fever Ray has also released a video for Plunge’s “To the Moon and Back.” Watch “Mustn’t Hurry” below. → Read More
Watch Grizzly Bear Perform Three Songs on CBS This Morning
Grizzly Bear was the musical guest Saturday on CBS This Morning. The band performed two songs, “Losing All Sense,” "Mourning Sound," and “Cut Out,” from their recent album Painted Ruins. Watch the performances below (as of this morning, the labels for "Mourning Sound" and "Cut Out" were switched) and check out Spin’s interview with the group here. → Read More
Watch 2 Chainz and Travis Scott Perform “4 AM” on Fallon
2 Chainz and Travis Scott performed their hit “4 AM” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Friday night. In addition to playing the Pretty Girls Like Trap → Read More