Pearl Jam Fan Barters Dreadlocks for Setlist Request
Everyone involved in this is a freaking trooper.
I’m Counting Out Time: Phil Collins Considering Genesis Reunion
Against all odds: Our favorite bald frontman might be getting back in the saddle.
Freaks and Geeks (and Rhymes): James Franco and Seth Rogen Parody Kanye West Video
Rogen’s bare-chested homage to a topless Kim Kardashian is stuff for the comedy time-capsule
We’re Up All Night to Get Clunky: Bono and The Edge Cover Daft Punk
“She’s up all night for dasuuumn / We’re up all night fugoofuunn” — Bono
The Chop House: Jethro Tull Bring Folk-Prog Mania to London in 1977
Throughout the hour-long set, Tull blend then-new tracks like “Velvet Green” and “Jack in the Green” with the obvious classics.
Dave Matthews Experimenting on New DMB Album
“I’ve been in the studio trying to get a couple of things ready for the band to go back in, having fun,” Matthews says.
‘South Park’ Breakdown: ‘A Song of Ass and Fire’
It’s a much funnier and more focused episode than its predecessor. It also takes wiener jokes to a transcendent new territory.
Mastodon Working With Nick Raskulinecz on New LP
Mastodon, the kings of modern prog-metal, are preparing to hit the studio and record their sixth (and still-untitled) studio album. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, drummer Brann Dailor gave some long-awaited details about the project, including its producer (Deftones/Rush veteran Nick Raskulinecz) and its overall style. “It’s gonna be massive and insane, lots […]
Sufjan Stevens Writes Another Weird Tumblr Post — This Time About Bieber
“Shout out to sex abbreviations that sound like the word ‘puberty,” says Suf-dawg.
Cut Copy Bring Spacey Dance-Pop to ‘Fallon’ (Also: A Note About Bill Cosby)
Check out the Australian band’s campy-awesome performance (and a weird interview with a comedy legend).
David Gilmour Recruits Graham Nash, David Crosby for New LP
“We’re musicians. We love good songs. We’ll sing them until we are dead.” — Nash
David Blaine Freaks Out A-List Celebrities, Changes My Life With ‘Real or Magic’ TV Special
Aaron Paul’s delighted-yet-horrified scream (which starts at 1:58) is like a shot of endorphins straight through your earholes and into your bloodstream.
You Really Got Me Hopin’: Ray Davies Teases Possible Kinks Reunion
“I was walking down the street the other day and I thought to myself, ‘You know, I could write Dave a great song,’” Davies says.
Cruise to the Edge Spotlight: Strawbs
From pastoral folk to riveting symphonic rock, the Strawbs discography ranks among the richest in the prog canon.
The Flaming Lips Dish on Black Friday Releases (a Stone Roses Covers LP, a Chocolate Brain, and More)
This just in: Wayne Coyne is insane(ly cool).
Geddy Lee Will Probably Cast His Rock Hall Votes for Yes and Deep Purple — Because He’s Awesome
“Well, certainly Deep Purple, certainly Yes,” Lee says.
Giveaway: Tell Us David Bowie’s Greatest Hidden Gem, Win a CD/DVD ‘Next Day’ Prize Pack (and Three Vinyl Singles)
Which of The Thin White Duke’s b-sides is the greatest? Let us know and win a CD/DVD/vinyl single bundle.
‘South Park’ Breakdown: ‘Black Friday’
Consumerism, ‘Game of Thrones,’ mall cops, and eye scars. An overall quite solid episode.
Maynard James Keenan Says Making the New Tool Album Is a Typically ‘Tedious’ Process
“You want to figure out how can you challenge yourself to discover something new, discover something different about yourself,” he says.
Mysterious Ways: U2’s Long-Teased New Album Is Probably Coming Out in April
And they’re probably announcing the release during a Super Bowl ad. Because, ya know, Bono.