Ozzy Osbourne will commemorate the 30th anniversary of his mega-selling No More Tears album with a special vinyl reissue and by releasing nearly a dozen rare tracks to streaming services for the first time. The upgraded digital release will come out on September 17th, the date of the original release. …
Read More »Flashback: ZZ Top Find Some 'Tush' at 2004 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Following news of the death of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill at the age of 72, we look back at the Texas blues-rock legends’ 2004 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For their first performance as Rock Hall inductees, both bearded members of ZZ Top were able …
Read More »Stephen Marley Plots 'Babylon by Bus' Tour
Stephen Marley has announced the dates for his ‘Babylon by Bus’ tour. Titled after Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1978 live album, the shows will feature Stephen’s songs spanning his 40-plus year career alongside songs from his father’s catalog. The 19-date U.S. trek kicks off on August 26th at Mateel …
Read More »At Age 80, George Clinton Announces His Un-Retirement – and a Verzuz Episode
In 2019, George Clinton embarked upon what was supposed to be afarewell tourwith Parliament-Funkadelic, but when he recently sat down for a new episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, he made it clear he’s changed his mind. “I’m gonna pull back from that,” says Clinton, who celebrated his 80th birthday …
Read More »The Linda Lindas Demand to Be Heard on New Song 'Oh!'
Teen punk outfit the Linda Lindas have released a new song, “Oh!” their first offering after signing for Epitaph Records. “Oh!” with its big guitar riff, pummeling power chords, and thundering drums, finds the Linda Lindas staring at a dysfunctional world, trying to find the right words and demanding to …
Read More »Swedish House Mafia Tap Ty Dolla $ign, 070 Shake for 'Lifetime'
Recently reunited EDM stars Swedish House Mafia have released another new song, “Lifetime,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake. “Lifetime” boasts a mysterious edge, with a propulsive dance beat, eerie synth swells, and an array of mesmerizing atmospheric touches. Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake tie the song together …
Read More »Sam Williams Previews New Album With Keith Urban Collaboration 'Kids'
Sam Williams, the grandson of country music’s forefather Hank Williams Sr., has announced his debut album. Glasshouse Children, a collection of 10 songs, will be released August 20th on Mercury Nashville. But sparse country like his grandfather’s “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” this is not. Sam Williams works in …
Read More »Metallica Release Three New Covers of 'The Unforgiven,' Plus Rough Mix of 'Black Album' Cut
Metallica have released three new covers of their song “The Unforgiven,” as well as a rough mix of the track, in anticipation of their upcoming massive Black Album 30th-anniversary campaign. The covers of “The Unforgiven” offer three distinct takes on the track. Indie rock outfit Diet Cig deliver a searing …
Read More »Angus Young, Judas Priest Remember Bon Scott on What Would Have Been AC/DC Singer's 75th Birthday
Friday, July 9th marks what would have been Bon Scott’s 75th birthday, and to celebrate the occasion, the late AC/DC singer’s estate has launched the first official website honoring Scott’s legacy. In a statement, the Bon Scott estate — the singer’s two brothers and nephew — called the website “an …
Read More »From Korea to the World: Chung Ha Readies Her Next Big Move
If there were ever any doubt that K-pop is going global, one only needs to take a listen to Chung Ha, the multi-hyphenate singer-dancer-choreographer who stormed onto the international scene this year with her song, “Demente.” The reggaeton-tinged single marked the first time a K-pop artist released a song sung …
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