Wakarusa Announces 1st Round of Acts for 2015
The initial lineup for this year’s Wakarusa Music Festival is here and features a slew of eclectic acts. This year’s first round of artists includes The Roots, STS9, Rebelution, Young the Giant, The Devil Makes Three and many more. The 12th annual Wakarusa will take place on the majestic Mulberry Mountain June 4-7, 2015 near Ozark, Arkansas. In addition to the first rounds of artists, Wakarusa recently revealed their Mulberry Mountain is […]
Jonathan Byrd Talks About “Working Offshore” (INTERVIEW)
When a distant relative casually mentioned to North Carolina songwriter Jonathan Byrd that he’d worked on an offshore oil rig for a year as a teenager, he planted the seed of a song for Jonathan. He had been thinking about writing a song about the oil industry but didn’t want to be insulting or say […]
Neil Young’s Pono Player Finally Launches
Neil Young’s Pono music player has finally been launched, with its online store now live. The device, which according to Young will offer high-quality audio and will be capable of storing 1-2,000 high resolution songs, is now available for order online for a price of $399 and will be delivered to customers in February. The […]
The Flaming Lips To Perform at the 25th Annual Tibet House U.S. Benefit Concert
There are a select few cultural events that stand the test of time in the ever-changing Big Apple, and the annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert is one of them. Celebrating its Silver Anniversary this year, the concert will be held on March 5, 2015, at NYC’s iconic Carnegie Hall. The line-up for the 25th […]
White Stripes Live Album ‘Under Amazonian Lights’ Set for Release
A new White Stripes live album and DVD is set to be released. The package will focus on the band’s 2005 tour of South America and come as part of the Third Man Records subscriber-only service, The Vault. It will include the double LP ‘Under Amazonian Lights’, which was recorded live in Manaus, Brazil on June […]
Five Band Reunions We’d Most Like To See In 2015
Everyone lost their minds earlier this year when the rumor of a Led Zeppelin reunion first started circulating. They lost their minds again, this time in a bad way, when it was announced that Robert Plant tore up a lucrative $800 million contract, effectively ending any talks of the reunion. While both the reunion and […]
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s – Born, Raised and Live From Flint (ALBUM REVIEW)
[rating=9.00] To put it simply, if you’re fan of classic outlaw country, you’ll really dig Whitey Morgan and the 78’s. Their new record Born, Raised and Live from Flint is pure honkytonk goodness, with lap steel that’ll run circles around you and harmonica that sounds like it’s leaving flames in its wake. Recorded live in […]
Björk, Black Keys, Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket Lead 2015 Governor’s Ball
Founders Entertainment is excited to announce the lineup for the 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival. The fifth annual edition of New York City’s premier live music event will celebrate a half decade of good times and great music in the Big Apple, from Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th in beautiful Randall’s Island Park. […]
The King Khan & BBQ Show Announce New Album, ‘Bad News Boys’
The pioneering rock’n’roll legend that is The King Khan & BBQ Show announce their first full-length album in over 5 years entitled, Bad News Boys out February 24th on In The Red Records. In anticipation of their latest release, the duo have shared a new track “Alone Again.” Bad News Boys is riddled with 13 hits that will take you on a journey through the steamy annals […]
AC/DC, Jack White, Drake, Steely Dan, Ryan Adams, the Weeknd Top Coachella Lineup
The lineup for the 2015 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, taking place April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. This year’s headliners include Jack White, Drake, and AC/DC, who will be performing their only festival appearance in 20 years. Other acts of interest include Ryan Adams, St. Vincent, Interpol, Tame Impala, alt-J, Alabama […]