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Weezer and The Flaming Lips played two very unique co-headlining performances in the NYC area this weekend. During the shows both bands share the stage at the same time and trade off songs. Check out the video below of the band's collab of The Flaming Lips hit "She Don't Use Jelly" at New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center on July 28. … [Read more...]
Drake's forthcoming album, Take Care, is set for an October 24 release, but Headlines, a track from the album was posted on Drake's blog early this morning (July 31). Take a listen and let us know what you think. Headlines(mp3 link) … [Read more...]
Friday morning (July 29) a Chuck Berry statue was revealed where the musician was born in St. Louis, MI. The tribute was almost blocked by Elsie Glickert, a former University City council member who believed whatever his musical contributions his history with the law and women didn't merit such an honor. She managed to get the signatures of 100 people who were against the statue, but there was no trouble at today ceremony, just an a supportive crowd for the 84 year old rocker. In addition … [Read more...]
Otis Redding has a top 50 Single and a top 15 R&B single, with the help from Jay-Z and Kanye West, for the first time since 1969. Their latest single of their upcoming album Watch the Thrones is titled “Otis” and billed as Jay-Z and Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding and samples Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness”. The song follows “H.A.M.” the first single of the new album which received mixed reviews. Jay-Z and West both stated they received the blessing from the late … [Read more...]
Tyler the Creator and the Odd Future crew have announced a US tour starting in this fall. No word yet on which members of the Hip-Hop collective will be joining Tyler on the tour yet. The band, known for controversial lyrics, bizarre videos, and most importantly explosive live shows, was one of the biggest pulls at this year’s SXSW and is said not to be missed. The tour kicks off in L.A. September 6th. Tickets for the Golf Wang tour go on sale next week. … [Read more...]
The orchestrators of Record Store Day feel slighted about missing out on what is sure to be one of the biggest releases in recent album history and have sent a collective letter to Jay-Z and Kayne West calling their marketing strategy, "short-sighted." The much anticipated release of Watch the Throne, the full length collaboration of rap heavyweights Jay-Z and Kayne West will not be available in record stores until I-tunes gets a four day head start, available Aug. 8. When physical discs … [Read more...]
The release of Zomby's Dedication is now available, and the LP for 4AD is packed with songs full of bass and revolving rhythms. The UK producer has drawn together a collection of pretty out-there dubstep, dance and techno beats to draw you in and make sure that Dedication is an LP that you will never forget. Mesmerizing and mysterious, this is Zomby's first debut since One Foot Ahead of the Other two years ago. While the sound may be unusual, it proves to be intriguing with 16 songs that … [Read more...]
Radiohead is streaming three new remixed tracks online.The tracks, 'Feral (Lone RMX)', 'Morning Mr. Magpie (Pearson Sound Scavenger RMX)' and 'Seperator (Four Tet RMX)' are included on the band's latest album latest album, 'The King Of Limbs'. Take a listen to the tracks below and let us know what you think. … [Read more...]
