Composer Harold Budd died on Tuesday at the age of 84, as confirmed by his musical collaborator, Cocteau Twins co-founder Robin Guthrie. The innovative composer, poet, and pianist famously developed the “soft pedal” style of playing piano and is most known for his work with artists like Guthrie and Brian Eno of Roxy Music. The […]
Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Is Selling 2,655 Previously Unreleased Demos Class Project
If you want to make that special Weezer fan you know happy this holiday season, Rivers Cuomo has a gift for you. The Weezer singer/guitarist just posted 2,655 demos on his website that are now for sale. Priced at $9 per era, it goes wayyyyy back to when he was a 6-year-old in 1976 through […]
Muse Approve of Nandi Bushell's Version of 'Hysteria'
You can now add Muse to the growing list of fans of 10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell. After wowing Tom Morello and declaring victory on her long–running drum battle with Dave Grohl, Bushell’s next order of business was to tackle Muse’s “Hysteria.” As you can see below, she did the song justice and then some. “Ever […]
Courtney Love 'Touched' by Miley Cyrus' Cover of Hole's 'Doll Parts'
Courtney Love offered her approval for Miley Cyrus’ recent cover of Hole’s “Doll Parts,” saying she was “touched” by the performance. In the same Instagram post, Love shared a video of her late husband, Kurt Cobain, telling the crowd at a Nirvana show that Love was “the best fuck in the world.” In a previous Instagram […]
LD Beghtol, Magnetic Fields Collaborator, Dies at 55
LD Beghtol, a songwriter who collaborated with The Magnetic Fields, has died. The band announced the passing of their bandmate and friend on their social media today (Dec. 8). Beghtol sang several songs on 69 Love Songs, and also designed the covers and booklet art for the three-disc set. No cause of death was given. It […]
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Remember John Lennon on the 40th Anniversary of His Murder
The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Sean and Julian Lennon, remember their bandmate and father on the day when, 40 years ago, John Lennon was shot and killed in front of his New York City apartment, in what news outlets at the time called “an unspeakable tragedy.” A deranged fan, Mark David Chapman, […]
Neil Young Voluntarily Drops Copyright Suit Against Trump Campaign
UPDATE (12/7): Neil Young has ended the copyright lawsuit that he filed against the Trump campaign that was filed back in August. At the time, Young said that the Trump campaign didn’t have a proper license to play two of his songs, “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Devil’s Sidewalk,” at speeches and rallies this […]
Watch Bruce Springsteen and Bleachers Perform ‘chinatown’ Live for the First Time
Bleachers, the project of producer/songwriter Jack Antonoff, returned last month with the surprise release of “chinatown,” a song that featured a guest appearance by none other than Bruce Springsteen. Antonoff and his band joined forces with Springsteen again, this time for the first live performance of the song, which was filmed on the roof of Electric Lady […]
Freddie Mercury Saw and Loved 'Wayne's World' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Scene Before He Died
Wayne’s World was released after Freddie Mercury died, but the singer actually saw Queen’s iconic moment shortly before he passed away and “laughed and laughed” at the famous “Bohemian Rhapsody” scene. Queen guitarist Brian May revealed the tidbit during the premiere of Wayne’s World Reunited Apart – PARTY TIME! Many of the cast members, including Mike Myers, Alice Cooper, Dana […]
Billie Eilish, Cher, Phoebe Bridgers and More to Play Cyndi Lauper’s Home for the Holidays Benefit | SPIN
Cyndi Lauper has announced her 10th annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert, featuring such stars as Billie Eilish, King Princess, Cher, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Osbourne, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Billy Porter, LL Cool J, Adam Lambert, Whoopi Goldberg, Youth Pride Chorus and many more. Home for the Holiday premieres on Dec. 11 exclusively on Lauper’s TikTok at […]