Common: ‘Cruel Winter’ Album Was Just a Rumor

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Don't hold you breath for a sequel to Cruel Summer talk that Kanye West would follow his first GOOD Music compilation with the seasonally appropriate Cruel Winter was just a rumor Common told New York magazine in a recent interview  "I don't think that's happening" the rapper and actor said "It was more of a rumor...

James Taylor Plans Year Off to Make New Album

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
As his career in music approaches 50 years James Taylor names an unusual inspiration for his songs boredom Starting today he plans a self-imposed recess from the road and dedicate the rest of this year to composing and recording his first album of new material since 2002 "It's funny to say...

Guns N’ Roses Bring ‘Paradise City’ to Sin City

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Guns N' Roses will commemorate last fall's Las Vegas residency with a 3D concert film documenting their stint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas which is set to hit theaters (as well as DVD and TV) sometime this year Now you can get a taste of the film with...

Coheed and Cambria Soar on ‘Conan’

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Coheed and Cambria followed up the recent video premiere for "Dark Side of Me" with a live performance of the song last night on Conan The prog-rockers soared through the tune building from a moody understated beginning into a dense thicket of guitars and ringing vocals from Claudio Sanchez The...

Alicia Keys Sings ‘Obama’s on Fire’ at Inaugural Ball

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Alicia Keys knows how to rise to an occasion Performing last night at the Commander in Chief's Ball as part of President Obama's inauguration festivities the singer modified the lyrics to her song "Girl on Fire" in tribute to the president and Michelle Obama  How President Obama Won a Second Term "He's...

‘She Sleeps’ by FaltyDL – Free MP3

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Artist FaltyDLSong "She Sleeps"Album Hardcourage "It was a very natural collaboration I sent Ed the instrumental just as a gift He sent back vocal right away! I hope to work with him again" Drew of FaltyDL tells Rolling Stone

Stevie Wonder to Join Gary Clark Jr. at Super Bowl Bash

January 22nd, 2013 No comments »
Stevie Wonder will join Gary Clark Jr for a bash on Super Bowl weekend at the Bud Light Hotel in New Orleans The soul legend and hotshot bluesman are teaming up for the February 2nd concert with Wonder serving as headliner Doors open at 8 pm and fans not headed...

Kelly Clarkson Shakes Off Nerves at Inauguration

January 21st, 2013 No comments »
Kelly Clarkson joined James Taylor and Beyoncé in celebrating Barack Obama today at the 57th Presidential Inauguration shaking off some early nerves to deliver an electrifying rendition of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" The singer looked meek early on but cracked a smile as she enjoyed the moment then settled...

Husker Du Rerelease Lost ‘Statues’ – Song Premiere

January 21st, 2013 No comments »
Back in 1980 Hüsker Dü booked time at Minneapolis' Blackberry Way Studio laying down tracks while eyeing a deal with Twin/Tone However the label signed the Replacements instead and Hüsker Dü turned their attention to a self-released four-song 10-inch High costs forced the band to change formats and they ultimately...

Beyonce Delivers National Anthem at Obama’s Inauguration

January 21st, 2013 No comments »
Beyoncé was among those honoring Barack Obama's second term at today's 57th Presidential Inauguration delivering a graceful version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Inaugural Ceremony The singer kept it airy and soothing for most of the song before bursting open for a powerful finish Beyoncé dealt with some sort...