The return of Godspeed…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor has not been heard in years but finally the band’s showing signs of making a comeback. More »
Erykah Badu charged with disorderly conduct
If you’re one of the lucky few who have seen the newest Erykah Badu video for her new single Window Seat, then you’ll know that it’s one video that is going to get a lot of attention and discussion because of its provocative nature. More »
Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous: 1962 – 2010
It is with great sadness that I write this. Mark Linkous took his life last March 6. Linkous is the brains behind the experimental blues outfit Sparklehorse. More »
Third Band of Horses album out soon
Band of Horses has not been heard from in quite a while — almost three years to be exact. Their last studio effort, 2007’s Cease to Begin, which was relatively well received. But finally there’s good news from the Band of Horses camp. More »
Robyn to release 3 albums this year
In the 90s, Swedish pop star Robyn was packaged as a Britney Spears clone and she actually had some moderate success singing those vapid pop songs. But after going on relative hiatus on the international scene, she came back again in 2005 with an amazing pop album that not only reinvigorated her career, it has also made her cool again. More »
Abbey Road Studios not for sale anymore
A week ago, music fans all over the world were shocked by reports that EMI was planning to sell the legendary Abbey Road studios. This is the same studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music. Pink Floyd also recorded Dark Side of The Moon in the studio, along with other artists who have made very important albums within the confines of its four walls. As such, it is considered a cultural landmark and one of the most important buildings for music lovers. More »
Sage Francis collaborates with indie rockers in Li(f)e
Anyone who asks me who I think is the best rapper out there will get the same, consistent answer - Sage Francis. Usually, all I get are blank stares mainly because not a lot of people know about the highly talented slam poet/rapper. Which is a big shame really, because Sage Francis and his rhymes need to be heard. More »
Leonard Cohen reschedules Europe shows
Leonard Cohen is one of the most important singer-songwriters ever to walk the face of the earth — and that’s not an exaggeration or an empty boast. More »
New Flying Lotus album to feature Thom Yorke
Flying Lotus’ new album Cosmogramma is about to released in a few months, May 4 to be exact, and it looks like the beatmeister is proud of this new offering. More »
Amanda Palmer reveals new “discovery” Evelyn, Evelyn
Amanda Palmer is about to unleash a new music project to the unsuspecting masses.
The Dresden Dolls leader is known for frequent forays into the weird and fantastical so it comes as no surprise that this latest product of her imagination is as far from the ordinary as possible. More »
