Music fans pining for the return of live performances continue asking the same question: When will it be safe for concerts to return? Like anything related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer is complicated. It’s been roughly a year since the coronavirus brought live music to a halt, with the majority of major tours and
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Jerry Seinfeld, Awkwafina and rapper Jadakiss are among the names who have recorded announcements about coronavirus safety for New York City’s subways. It comes after social media influencer Nicolas Heller (better known as New York Nico) announced last month that he was partnering with the city’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to curate new subway announcements, recorded
Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl and Pat Smear said that they periodically link up with former Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic and play as if they’re the iconic grunge band. “Every once in a while, me and Krist and Dave get together and we do play as if we’re Nirvana,” Smear, the band’s touring guitarist from 1993-94
The first thought: wow, this is different. Through her first four albums as The Weather Station, the songs of Tamara Lindeman seemed like private musings, the sort of words we might find ourselves saying out loud to an absent friend, sibling, lover. The most intimate and honest thoughts, sometimes only half-formed and tentatively presented, finding
Milford Graves, a pioneering jazz drummer most commonly associated with the free jazz movement, has passed away at age 79. NPR journalist Lars Gotrich confirmed that Graves passed away of congestive heart failure on February 12. Graves had been battling amyloid cardiomyopathy — also known as stiff heart syndrome — since 2018, when he was
Melvins have released a new cover version of Harry Nilsson’s song “You’re Breakin’ My Heart” under the title “1 Fuck You” as a final taster of their upcoming album Working With God. You can hear it below. The 13-track LP – which also features a foulmouthed take on the Beach Boys’ 1964 classic “I Get Around” – arrives
Robin Thicke has looked back on the controversial music video for his song ‘Blurred Lines’, admitting he will “never make” one like it again. ‘Blurred Lines’, which saw Thicke collaborate with Pharrell Williams and T.I., was widely criticised following its 2013 release with its lyrics and accompanying music video accused of perpetuating misogyny, male chauvinism and a culture
Further details surrounding Bruce Springsteen’s DWI charges are emerging. A police officer says he saw Springsteen “consume a shot of Patron tequila and then get on his motorcycle and start the engine,” according to a probable-cause statement obtained by CNN. Springsteen told the officer he had two shots in the previous 20 minutes, the report
Legendary jazz fusion musician Chick Corea has died at the age of 79. Corea, who played piano in Miles Davis‘ band, passed away on Tuesday (February 9). According to a statement on his official Facebook page, the Grammy-winner had been suffering from “a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently”. “Throughout his
Wolfgang Van Halen has unveiled his second solo single, “You’re to Blame.” Released under his Mammoth WVH moniker, the track is the latest from Wolfgang’s debut solo album, Mammoth WVH, which will be released on June 11. Some keen-eared listeners may recognize the song as the same one Wolfgang premiered during his November appearance on The
New Order have shared details of a live album and concert film, Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace). The recording is of their 2018 show at London’s Alexandra Palace, which spans 2 hours and 20 minutes of their classics, their latest album (2015’s ‘Music Complete’) cuts, and Joy Division covers. The live album and
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its most diverse class of nominees ever, with 16 artists from a range of genres and backgrounds vying for the chance to be part of the class of 2021. First-time nominees Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Go-Go’s, Carole King, Jay-Z, Fela Kuti and Dionne Warwick are joined by returning candidates Mary
Taylor Swift will make a “surprise announcement” on Good Morning America tomorrow (February 12), according to the program’s social media. The singer-songwriter is set to appear on Thursday’s episode, which airs from 7am local time in the US. Per a video posted by Good Morning America, Swift will announce the news exclusively on the breakfast
Elton John is shown failing an audition to appear in a new coronavirus public service announcement, which is presented by Michael Caine instead. The lighthearted video, released by NHS England, is part of the United Kingdom’s campaign to encourage everyone who’s offered a COVID vaccine shot to accept it. After introducing himself, John is asked to repeat the
The likes of Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Kate Bush and Rage Against The Machine are among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2021. They join an eclectic short-list for the prestigious honour which also includes Iron Maiden, Carole King, Chaka Khan, Devo, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, New York Dolls, Fela Kuti, LL
Elliot Mazer, the producer and engineer known for his work with artists such as Neil Young, the Band and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 79. Rolling Stone reports that the producer’s cause of death was a heart attack after years of dementia. The magazine spoke with Mazer’s sister, Bonnie, who remembered her
South London post-punk band Dry Cleaning have shared a new single and details of their debut studio album. ‘Strong Feelings’, released today (February 9), is the second single to be lifted from the album ‘New Long Leg’. It follows ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’, which the band released in November 2020. The band have also shared the song’s
Mary Wilson, the only member of the Supremes to appear in every lineup of the group, has died at the age of 76, her publicist confirmed. She was part of the four-piece vocal group that formed as the Primettes in 1959 and appeared on all 12 of their No. 1 hits between 1964 and 1969, including
Meduza have revealed that The Weeknd wants to collaborate with them on a future single. That’s according to an interview given by Grammy-nominated Italian trio in The Daily Star‘s Wired column, in which they say that the Canadian artist has contacted them to link-up. Mattia Vitale, who makes up the songwriting group with Luca de
On Feb. 8, 1991, Steve Martin released his satirical love letter to the City of Angels, L.A. Story. The film’s plot centered on Martin’s character, Harris K. Telemacher, a local TV weatherman known for his “wacky” delivery style. The meteorologist’s job is so predictable that he occasionally prerecords segments days in advance, knowing Los Angeles weather