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On April 1, Jack White announced the details of his second solo LP, Lazaretto, due out via Third Man Records on June 10 and shared the instrumental track "High Ball Stepper." Now he's come up with a creative way to drop the album's first single and title track. Following other creative release strategies such as tying singles to helium balloons and inventing the triple decker vinyl record, this time around he will produce the World's Fastest Released Record, studio-to-store. -
The Bowling Family on Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Mike Bowling, his wife Kelly, their daughter Hope and longtime friend Troy Peach make up The Bowling Family, The talented group spends a lot of time on the road, sharing the gospel through music and testimony. Their spring and early summer schedule is proof of how much they love sharing Jesus as they are all over the place. -
Eight Artists Who Write Hilarious Lyrics: Pavement, Devendra Banhart, and more
Most people don't really listen to music when they're looking for a laugh, but sometimes an artist will throw a line in there that will, at the very least, get you smiling. Here are eight artists who like to mix up their lyrics with humor every once in a while. -
Reggae performer Vybz Kartel gets life sentence for murder conviction
The trial of Jamaican reggae performer Vybz Kartel has ended with a life sentence being handed down for a conviction on charges of murder. The emcee's legal team will appeal the decision, which will add another six to 12 months onto the process, but if the decision is upheld, Kartel will face at least 35 years behind bars before getting the possibility of parole. -
Classicalite's Five Best: Biggest YouTube Music Hitters
Ah, YouTube. Repository of some of the finest classical rarities just waiting to be chanced upon by some digital adventurer. But YouTube has its classical blockbusters as well -- videos that have attracted a critical mass of page views. They're not always the most obvious. Sometimes indeed the performers aren't even known. But here are five of the most-viewed classical videos we could find... -
Conductors in Conversation, No. 2: Harry Bicket
Englishman Harry Bicket made his name in Handel and early music, and succeeded Trevor Pinnock at the helm of the English Concert. He has quite recently take the top job at Santa Fe Opera and records for the Avie label, among others. He spoke to Classicalite's James Inverne about being -
Lady Gaga performs on 'Letterman' from the Roseland Ballroom, takes selfie with Bill Murray [WATCH]
Lady Gaga is currently performing an eight-night run at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, marking the iconic venue's final shows before closing its doors this month. Last night, part of her concert aired on the Late Show with David Letterman. -
Jay Z's Made In America Festival may schedule second event in Los Angeles for West Coast fans
It's only a rumor for the time being (a well-sourced rumor, mind you), but reports suggest that the Made In America Festival might be looking to launch a West Coast version of the event as soon as this summer. According to the reports, Live Nation (the promoter of the flagship Philadelphia event) are looking at Los Angeles. -
Purely Administrative: Why Renewing Christoph Eschenbach's National Symphony Orchestra Contract Is a Bad Idea for D.C.
A dark cloud is sure to follow the National Symphony Orchestra this 2014-15 season after the renewal of Christoph Eschenbach's contract as music director. The decision to continue on with Eschy at the podium was "purely administrative" (as if that were an excuse). -
Lana del Rey track 'Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight' leaks [LISTEN]
A new Lana Del Rey track has leaked online. Entitled "Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight," the track is thought to have been recorded during the sessions for her forthcoming album, Ultraviolence, produced by Black Keys guitarist and 2013 Producer of the Year Dan Auerbach. There's no indication that the leaked track will appear on the album, however, Digital Spy reports. -
South African Pride: Paul Simon Joins Hugh Masekela's 75th Birthday Celebration at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 4
In celebration of Hugh Masekela's 75th birthday, the South African icon will make an appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center joined by the famous Americana pioneer Paul Simon (April 4 only). -
Classicalite Recording News: Superstar Tenor Jonas Kaufmann Releases New Album of Schubert’s 'Winterreise' on Sony Classical
Jonas Kaufmann recently recorded Schubert’s great song cycle 'Winterreise' with pianist Helmut Deutsch on Sony Classical. The album, which is currently available at the Met’s online store, will be released nationwide on April 1.
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