2010

Paul McCartney: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, AZ 3/28/10

Shane Handler April 21, 2010 No Comments

The former Beatle, costly divorce and all, doesn’t need the touring money but at 67, he still thrives on performing, breaking a shimmy dance in between songs and whipping out Austin Powers charm though out the night. Undeniably Arizona holds some value for McCartney, with Tucson being name dropped in “Get Back” and the city being the home of a family ranch owned by first wife Linda, the very same place where she passed away in 1998. Although no reference was made to Linda, there were separate references made to John, George and Ringo, giving his audience a little invite into some stories of rock and roll lore.

Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore: Dear Companion

Bryan Rodgers April 21, 2010 No Comments

Superficially, Dear Companion appears to be a protest record, one with songs aimed squarely and angrily at the target – in this case, the horrifyingly irresponsible act of mountaintop removal coal mining. You can read all about the proceeds going to Appalachian Voices (an organization dedicated to stopping the practice) and about how three musicians from Kentucky – Daniel Martin Moore, Ben Sollee, and Jim James – came together to write about their love for their home state. But Dear Companion isn't full of the fire and brimstone you'd expect from musicians trying to make a point about a controversial issue. Instead, the record uses honey in place of vinegar, and the result is an experience with a broader worldview.

Broken Social Scene Releasing 10 Track Digital EP

April 21, 2010 No Comments

Broken Social Scene have revealed the tracklisting and release details of a new digital EP. Entitled, ‘Lo-Fi For The Dividing Nights’, the 10-track EP will accompany pre-orders of their forthcoming

Outkast’s Big Boi Announces Solo Album

April 21, 2010 No Comments

Outkast’s Big Boi has announced the release date of his new solo album, ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’. Due out on July 6 through Def Jam,

New M.I.A. Album Due June 29

April 21, 2010 No Comments

M.I.A has a new untitled record coming out 6/29 via N.E.E.T./Interscope. M.I.A. will also be headlining the HARD festival in both LA and NY this summer. Tour Dates: July 17

The Hold Steady Extend Summer U.S. Tour

April 21, 2010 No Comments

The Hold Steady has laid down plans for a large summer tour behind the forthcoming May 11th release of its fifth studio album, Heaven Is Whenever. Following dates where the

Black Crowes Going On Indefinite Hiatus Again, Acoustic/Electric Tour On Tap

April 21, 2010 No Comments

In celebration of the 20th year anniversary of their 1990 debut multi platinum release “Shake Your Money Maker,” The Black Crowes will release their first ever double album of all

Phish 3D: Preview and Spoilers

Scott Bernstein April 20, 2010 31 Comments

What better way to celebrate 4/20 than catching Phish 3D at one of the screenings across the country? Ever since DaveO filled us in on the plans to shoot Phish’s Festival 8 extravaganza in 3D, we’ve been gearing up for tonight. For a taste of what you can expect, here’s a minute-long clip of Suzy Greenberg from Phish 3D featuring Sharon Jones…

The Suzy Video Was Pulled From YouTube, This Is The Trailer

For those who aren’t adverse to spoilers, we’ve got a setlist from the film and a few thoughts. READ ON after the jump for setlist spoilers…

Tour Dates: Matador Turns 21

Jeffrey Greenblatt April 20, 2010 1 Comment

Started out of a New York City apartment in 1989 by by Chris Lombardi, Matador Records has earned a reputation as one of the most influential indie labels of the last

Treme: Meet De Boys on the Battlefront

Jeremy Gordon April 20, 2010 3 Comments

While it has been two years since The Wire ended its five season run on HBO, it’s still hard to shake the poignant view it gave us into the reality

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