Paul McCartney called Howard Stern to give him an update on what he’s been up to since the coronavirus pandemic struck. And the former Beatle didn’t mince his words. With regard to China’s wet markets — which sell freshly slaughtered animals — Macca didn’t hold back. “I really hope that this will mean the Chinese government says, […]
Elvis Costello Honors John Prine in Touching Personal Essay
Since John Prine’s passing after battling COVID-19, many heartfelt tributes expressed grief and recounted memories have been flooding in. And now it’s Elvis Costello’s turn. In a lengthy Facebook post, Costello reminisces about his introduction to Prine, how the late songwriter solidified his friendship with playwright Alan Bleasdale, and dove into Prine’s approach towards songwriting. “These […]
Bruce Springsteen Announces NJ Pandemic Relief Show
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Chelsea Handler and other performers who hail from New Jersey are coming together to play a one-night benefit show to help the state’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic. “New Jersey has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic,” Springsteen said on ABC’s Good Morning America this […]
Kid Cudi Shares 'Leaders of Delinquents'
Kid Cudi dropped his first solo song in four years. Titled “Leaders of Delinquents,” that song comes from his upcoming album, Entergalactic. It will be his seventh overall solo studio album and was initially mentioned back in July 2019. Cudi also announced that he would executive produce, star, write and soundtrack an upcoming Netflix series based on […]
Win Butler Says New Arcade Fire Album Is Being Recorded
Arcade Fire’s Win Butler has shared varied snippets of material in the past few weeks and now we know where it’s come from. In a series of Instagram posts that contained handwritten notes on Monday night, Butler revealed that the band has been recording new material. The posts, which are on the eve of his […]
'That Thing You Do!' Band to Reunite for COVID-19 Relief
The tributes to Adam Schlesinger came in quickly and justifiably following his sudden death due to COVID-19. One of his first non-traditional band composing gigs was for the 1996 film That Thing You Do! and in his honor, the band is getting back together for a benefit. Tom Everett Scott (drummer Guy Patterson) Johnathon Schaech (singer Jimmy), […]
Joe Exotic's 'I Saw a Tiger' Is Apparently a Hit
The whole Tiger King phenomenon has captured the Netflix viewing public’s attention (if you don’t believe us, go on Netflix or any social media platform for that matter). It also was noticed in our recent interviews with Ben Gibbard and New Found Glory. It’s (almost) inescapable — and that includes its music. We will spare you […]
Amazon Will Start Stocking Vinyl Records Again
Amazon will soon be able to help replenish your music collection again. “Later this week, we will allow more products into our fulfillment centers,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal. “Products will be limited by quantity to enable us to continue prioritizing products and protecting employees, while also ensuring most selling partners can […]
Refused Release Live Show From 2012 Comeback Tour
Refused have been back on the touring front for quite some time now (and have released new music) — but the Swedish hardcore outfit did break up in 1998 leaving fans wondering what could have been. Obviously, that changed with their 2012 reunion that started at Coachella, and now the band is celebrating that with […]
Concerts Won't Likely Be Back Till Fall 2021, According to Coronavirus Expert
Although many states in the U.S. that have quarantined have helped slow down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, health experts are saying that we still have a long way to go till we can “go back to normal.” A new piece in The New York Times Magazine that ran over the weekend pointed out that […]