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Earlier this week, Avicii released his cover of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good." He kept the original feel of the track, but re-recorded the vocals with Audra Mae and added his own soft touch with new drums and a small synth section. The re-work was created for Volvo's new commercial titled "New Beginnings" in which Avicii stars. -
Band Perry Working with 'Little Red Wagon' Writer Audra Mae for 'Pioneer' Follow-Up
The Band Perry recently opened up about their new album, the follow-up to 2013's "Pioneer." The siblings are bringing in up-and-coming songwriter Audra Mae to help out on the record. Mae is known for writing Miranda Lambert's tune "Little Red Wagon." She also collaborated with The Forest Rangers a few times for FX's "Sons of Anarchy" in addition to her solo material. According to Taste of Country, Kimberly Perry called into iHeartRadio's Electric Barnyard with Broadway show to talk about the progress. "[It's] goin' great, you know," she said. "We're slowly but surely recording band here in the Band Perry. I'd say we have about half of it done. It'll definitely — you guys will have new music certainly in the first half of 2015." The trio is especially excited to co-write tunes with Mae. "We have interesting things happening and, you know, the co-writes are one thing that we're really excited about as well," Kimberly added. "A new girl that's been here in Nashville writing, her name is Audra Mae, she's a very spirited young lady. So we've just made a lot of new writing friendships and can't wait for you guys to hear it." -
'SOA' Finale: 6 Best Musical Moments by Forest Rangers, Curtis Stigers, Paul Brady [LISTEN]
"Music Times" had the chance to speak with Bob Thiele Jr., music supervisor of FX's "Sons of Anarchy," a few weeks ago about his journey in music in television so far. He created another character on the hit show, which was the episode-ending montages that were often some of contemporary music's most-beloved songs. Well, that never scared Thiele, The Forest Rangers or vocal guests like Curtis Stigers and Paul Brady away. They reworked the tunes to complement scenes of graphic violence and inner turmoil. The question is, what is in store for tonight's finale? Here is a look back at some of the finer musical moments from the show: -
The Forest Rangers and Amos Lee Take on Bob Dylan's 'Boots of Spanish Leather' for 'Sons of Anarchy' [LISTEN]
'Sons of Anarchy' house band The Forest Rangers transformed Bob Dylan's classic "All Along the Watchtower" into a bluesy epic at the end of October for FX's hit show. Tomorrow night (Nov. 11), the group will dive back into the "Like a Rolling Stone" singer's catalog and dust off his 1964 ballad "Boots of Spanish Leather" with a little help from Amos Lee.
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