Today, Adult Swim announced the 2020 edition of its annual festival, and like so many other events this year, it’s going virtual. The global livestream takes place next month and boasts performances from Robyn and Mastodon, as well as exclusive live streams with talent from Rick and Morty and The Eric Andre Show, a world premiere of Run […]
Third Eye Blind Pay Tribute to Eddie Van Halen With 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love' Cover
When Eddie Van Halen died on Oct. 6, tributes flew in from just about everywhere. But one of the many things that has put a damper on 2020 (beyond the million other obvious ones) is that with the few live shows taking place, a slew of proper, fiery cover versions of Van Halen songs hasn’t […]
Matt Berninger Performs 'Serpentine Prison' Songs on 'CBS This Morning': Watch
The National’s Matt Berninger released his debut solo album Serpentine Prison yesterday and celebrated by performing three of its tracks on CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.” The singer and his backing band played the album’s title track, along with “One More Second” and “Collar Of Your Shirt,” live from their studio. Watch all three performances below. Berninger […]
Three 6 Mafia to Play First U.S. Indoor Arena Concert Since Pandemic Hit
The United States is seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite numbers spiking for a third time, Three 6 Mafia just announced the country’s first indoor arena concert since the pandemic hit. The show is set to take place December 11 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, and safety protocols will be in place. […]
Christopher Cross Calls Temporary Paralysis Due to COVID-19 'Worst 10 Days' of His Life
Six months after revealing he was temporarily paralyzed due to COVID-19 complications, Christopher Cross is detailing his harrowing battle with the disease for the first time. The yacht rock crooner sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to tell his story. “There was some, you know, come-to-Jesus moments or whatever, where I was looking for any help I […]
Hold Steady Announce Anniversary Edition of 'Heaven Is Whenever,' Share Unreleased Song
The Hold Steady’s fifth album, Heaven Is Whenever, is turning 10 this year. (Where has the time gone?) To mark the anniversary, the band announced a new double-LP reissue, out on Black Friday, Nov. 27. The Deluxe Edition, available on black vinyl and limited-edition colored vinyl, features nine rare or previously unreleased tracks, including the newly […]
Elton John Shares Two Songs From 'Elton: Jewel Box'
Elton John has just released two songs from his upcoming Elton: Jewel Box — one from his Rarities set and “Billy and the Kids” off the B-Sides. “Here’s to the Next Time” was recorded in DJM Studios in 1967 when he was still known as Reg Dwight. It was the B-side to John’s debut single, “I’ve […]
Watch Nick Cave Perform 'Euthanasia' From <i>Idiot Prayer</i> Livestream
Earlier this year, Nick Cave performed a solo set at London’s Alexandra Palace that was livestreamed for a ticketed audience. The set will be released later this year both in theaters and as a proper album. Now a previously unreleased song from that show has emerged. The tender piano track “Euthanasia” was debuted during the […]
Bob Dylan, George Clooney Team for Film Adaptation of Baseball Novel 'Calico Joe'
Bob Dylan is dipping his toes in the Hollywood waters again. The singer-songwriter will produce Calico Joe, which is a 2012 book by John Grisham about a Chicago Cubs phenom from the 1970s whose life is changed after a near-fatal pitch. The story will chronicle all involved — the batter, the pitcher and the pitcher’s son […]
Inhaler Drops Topical Single 'When It Breaks'
Irish quartet Inhaler dropped the single, “When It Breaks,” an anthem recorded over the summer with lyrical themes addressing the unease and disquiet of 2020. “The lyrics and the music communicate the anxiousness of how we were all feeling and still are now a couple months later. It’s our interpretation of this strange and imperfect […]