David Byrne has announced a new multimedia journalism-focused project titled We Are Not Divided. The project is born from Reasons to Be Cheerful, Byrne’s solutions-based online magazine. It will bring together dozens of written features, infographics, video content, and other interactive storytelling to infuse the public dialogue with a perspective that highlights the human capacity for […]
Michael Stipe Calls Donald Trump a 'Sack of Lies,' Discusses New Music With Seth Meyers
Michael Stipe appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Wednesday night (Sept. 16) to talk about his online installtion with PlanYourVote.org. But before the two could discuss the R.E.M. singer’s initiative, Stipe had to express his thoughts on the current U.S. president. “He started as a failed Midtown real estate developer,” he told Meyers, […]
Nine Inch Nails' Soundtracks for 'Quake' and 'The Social Network' Reissued on Vinyl
Over the past decade or so, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have become two of the most sought after composers in Hollywood. Now, two of Nine Inch Nails’ earlier soundtracks have been reissued on vinyl. In 1996, Reznor composed the score for Quake, a first-person shooter game and it’s on vinyl for the first time. Additionally, 2010’s […]
Steve Earle and the Dukes to Record Album With Songs Written By Justin Townes Earle
Following his death in August, many tributes poured in remembering late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle. His father, Steve Earle, shared a poignant tweet of the two when his son was a teen. Now, the elder Earle will pay tribute to his son by recording a new album comprised of songs written by Townes Earle. The […]
Kanye West Urinates on Grammy Award in Latest Tweetstorm
It’s never a dull day if you follow Kanye West on Twitter. After spending parts of Tuesday and Wednesday railing against Universal Music Group (his label) and Sony ATV publishing — calling it “modern day slavery” — in an attempt to get ownership of his recording masters, presidential candidate West shared a video where he’s […]
Bruce Springsteen Appears in Harry Chapin Doc Trailer
Singer/songwriter Harry Chapin is the subject of a new documentary and the trailer featuring an all-star cast of characters has been released. In the two-minute trailer, artists like DMC, Billy Joel, Sir Bob Geldof and Pat Benatar are interviewed about Chapin’s legacy while previous footage of Bruce Springsteen and Kenny Rogers speaking highly of the […]
Tom DeLonge Thinks Aliens Were at Jesus' Birth
The second season of Tom DeLonge’s Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation premiered on The History Channel in July. But the Angels & Airwaves frontman and alien expert sat down with The Guardian for the program’s UK premiere about his favorite topic — along with a new discovery. While they discussed what the new season of […]
Live Nation Will Turn Concert Venues Into Polling Centers
With the election less than 50 days aways, Live Nation announced that it plans on converting its concert venues into polling centers in cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin and more in order to make voting easier. Venues like The Wiltern and Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Emo’s in Austin and the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta are confirmed […]
The White Stripes, Metallica, James Brown to Appear on Bonnaroo's Virtual ROO-ALITY
Metallica, Dave Matthews and Friends, The White Stripes, James Brown and My Morning Jacket are among the 13 headline acts topping the bill with live archival performances as part of the Bonaroo’s Virtual Roo-Ality event on YouTube Sept. 24-26 The full-length streaming premiere of the Beastie Boys’ historic final concert performance, held at Bonnaroo on […]
Watch Kesha Cover T. Rex on 'The Tonight Show'
As the celebration of Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex.‘s release continues, Kesha has now brought her own glamorous performance of T. Rex’s “Children of the Revolution” to The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Covered in silver paint and chainlinks, she gives the 1972 single an extraterrestrial look. And with the […]