On June 18, Jeff Tweedy announced that he would start donating 5% of his writer royalties to racial justice organizations and urged other artists to do the same. And in a new interview, Tweedy explains not only its importance but also how this promise can turn into an industry-wide mission. “It’s not an exaggeration to […]
UK's First Socially Distatnced Arena Shares Gig Dates
As we are several months into the global pandemic and as places begin to open up, concert venues are still trying to figure out where they fit into this safe, socially distanced solution. The Virgin Money Unity Arena, the UK’s first dedicated socially distanced music venue, has announced its lineup for the first shows that […]
Martin Scorsese to Co-Direct Documentary on New York Dolls Singer David Johansen
Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi will co-direct a documentary on New York Dolls singer David Johansen. The yet-to-be-titled documentary does not have a release date but will be released through Showtime Documentary Films. The documentary will chronicle the singer’s nearly 50-year career, which began as a teen in New York City in the ’60s before […]
Neil Young Writes Open Letter to Donald Trump Following Mt Rushmore Rally
Ahead of a speech at Mt. Rushmore, President Donald Trump played several of Neil Young’s songs, including “Rockin’ in the Free World” before and after he left the stage. Neil Young, as you might imagine, wasn’t happy about it. Now, Young has written another open letter to Trump, which was posted on his Neil Young […]
Kasabian's Tom Meighan Pleads Guilty to Assault
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan has pleaded guilty to assault earlier today (July 7). Meighan has been sentenced to “an 18-month community order and told to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work,” BBC reported. He will also need to do a five-day rehabilitation program as well as pay a “£90 victim surcharge and £85 […]
My Morning Jacket Announce 'The Waterfall II'
My Morning Jacket last released an album of new material in 2015. If you don’t remember, because you know, the world has changed, that one was titled The Waterfall. And now, part two is on the way. The group will release The Waterfall II this Friday (July 10) via ATO Records. In a release, the band was inspired […]
Zack de la Rocha Rocks Out on Guitar in Pre-Rage Against the Machine Band in Unearthed Footage
Believe it or not, there was a time before Rage Against the Machine. Zack de la Rocha just has some extra video proof now. In a newly resurfaced throwback video, the RATM singer can be seen with his pre-Rage hardcore band Hard Stance. It’s been 30 years since the March 1990 clip was taken at […]
Dave Chappelle Hosted Socially Distant 4th of July Music Festival With Common, Erykah Badu
After his 8:46 stand-up special showed that live events can work safely during the pandemic, Dave Chappelle gave his fans another night to remember over the holiday weekend. The comedy icon hosted a July 4th music festival in Yellow Springs, Ohio, featuring some of the biggest names in both hip-hop and comedy. This isn’t Chappelle’s first music […]
Jeff Tweedy and Family Cover Neil Young, My Bloody Valentine
In his latest quarantine-inspired Instagram episode of “The Tweedy Show,” Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy enlisted his wife Susie and sons Spencer and Sammy for a family affair of covers. Throughout the sessions, Jeff covered Neil Young’s “Try,” Sammy covered Arthur Russell’s “Close My Eyes” and Link Wray’s “La De Da,” and the family dished out a rendition of My […]
Mandy Moore, Karen Elson React to Ryan Adams' Apology
Following Ryan Adams’ public apology over the weekend, both Mandy Moore and Karen Elson have shared their reactions to his attempt at making public amends. “It’s challenging because I feel like in many ways I’ve said all I want to say about him and that situation, but I find it curious that someone would make […]