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Gwar announce Dave Brockie Foundation launch, public memorial
The surviving members of Gwar released a video this week announcing the launch of a foundation to honor their late frontman Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus, who died on March 23 at the age of 50. The foundation's mission is to offer support to other artists and preserve Brockie's legacy. -
Sigur Rós share cover of 'The Rains of Castamere,' make cameo on last night's 'Game of Thrones' episode [LISTEN]
Earlier this month, Sigur Rós' gave a sneak peek of their cover of "The Rains of Castamere," which will be featured on show's soundtrack. The full version, written by the composer of the series, Ramin Sjawadi, with lyrics by George R.R. Martin, is now available for sale on Amazon. -
The song titles for Morrissey's upcoming album are hilarious
The song titles for Morrissey's upcoming album are hilarious. Our Favorite? "Kick the Bride Down the Aisle." -
Kanye West wants Otis Redding, Mobb Deep-style beats from producer Evian Christ on next album
According to a recent interview with self-titled, Kanye West is starting to nail down some of the producers for his seventh album and follow up to Yeezus. Newly signed to G.O.O.D. Music, Evian Christ, who was one of six producers on Yeezus' "I'm In It," has been asked back for the next album. -
Jeff Tweedy and Bo Burnham appeared on last night's episode of NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' [WATCH]
Last night, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and comedian-musician Bo Burnham appeared on an episode of NBC's Parks and Recreation. Tweedy portrayed the lead singer of the fictionally defunct band Land Ho!, while Burnham came on the show as a 17-year-old country pop star Chip McCapp. -
Nas, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Tech N9ne and more reflect on 'Illmatic' in new Google Play documentary [Watch]
Nas' iconic debut, Illmatic, turns 20 next week. Hip-hop's major players weigh in on its significance. -
Drake (in disguise) asks strangers their thoughts on Drake on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [WATCH]
With Drake set to host ESPN's ESPY Awards in a few months, he opted for a non-traditional appearance when he stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! yesterday. Showing off his comedic skills, he took to the streets for one of the show's best segments, "Lie Witness News." -
Nirvana performed surprise show in Brooklyn with Joan Jett, Kim Gordon, Annie Clark and more [WATCH]
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear performed as Nirvana last night for the first time in 20 years at Brooklyn's Barclays Center after being officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But that wasn't all. After the ceremony, they headed over to Brooklyn's 230-capcity club Saint Vitus for an invite-only surprise show. -
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic reminisce about Nirvana on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon [WATCH]
Nirvana will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight. In anticipation, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night. While they didn't perform on the episode, they sat down with Fallon to reminisce about their time playing in Nirvana. -
Damon Albarn says he could drop a new Gorillaz album soon, talks the future of Blur
Damon Albarn's forthcoming debut solo album is out this month, but that's not all he has been working on. In an interview with NME, he teased a few other projects. -
Stevie Nicks performs spoof of 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' with Jimmy Fallon, 'Edge of Seventeen' with The Roots [WATCH]
Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks served as the musical guest on last night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Instead of starting with a traditional set, Nicks teamed up with Fallon to spoof her video with Tom Petty for "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around." After that, she teamed up with the Roots to perform "Edge of Seventeen." -
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa hosting 4/20 'Wellness Retreats' in Denver and Seattle
It's no surprise that Snoop Dogg is a big fan of April 20. There are few people who could celebrate the holiday as big as he can. This year, he has something special planned for the day unofficially devoted to marijuana. He and Wiz Khalifa will be hosting two "Wellness Retreat" concerts: one in Washington and one in Colorado -- conveniently the two states that have legalized the drug for recreational use. -
Hear the title track for Michael Jackson's posthumous album, 'Xscape'
As previously reported, Epic Records is releasing material that Michael Jackson recorded before his death in 2009. The album, Xscape, is due out May 13 and was compiled by L.A. Reid who "contemporized" Jackson's completed vocal recordings. The title track is out now. -
Mars Volta members and Flea team up for new project, Antemasque [WATCH]
Ex-Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López recently teamed up with ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante in the band Kimono Kult. Now Rodríguez-López, along with The Mars Volta's Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Dave Elitch, are teaming up with another Chili Peppers member: Flea. -
Jimmy Fallon and Anne Hathaway sing Broadway versions of rap songs [WATCH]
Last night, Anne Hathaway stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the possibility of performing on Broadway, almost drowning on a trip with her husband, and her upcoming film, Rio 2. Before they sat down, however, she and Fallon then hit the stage to perform Broadway versions of hit rap songs. -
Pixies, Julian Casablancas added to Coachella 2014, day-by-day set times revealed [SCHEDULE]
The set times for this weekend's three-day Coachella festival have been released, and two more acts have been added to the lineup. Pixies and the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas are both set to play the Mojave tent on Saturday. -
Joan Jett could be fronting Nirvana at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Nirvana will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tomorrow night and is expected to perform. But one question remains: Who will front the band in place of Kurt Cobain? New evidence suggests it could be Joan Jett. -
The National's Matt Berninger sings about animals on new children's album [LISTEN]
With the Walkmen on an indefinite hiatus, multi-instrumentalist Walter Martin has launched a project geared toward children. Entitled We're All Young Together, the LP will hit stores on May 13 via Family Jukebox. Today, Martin released the album's second track, "We Like The Zoo ('Cause We're Animals Too)," which features The National's frontman Matt Berninger singing about a variety of animals. -
Outside Lands Music Festival announces 2014 lineup with Kanye West, Tom Petty, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Disclosure and more
San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival has announced its 2014 lineup. Kanye West, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Killers top this year's bill alongside Arctic Monkeys, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tiësto, Disclosure, Cut Copy, Lykke Li, HAIM, CHVRCHES, Chromeo, Tegan & Sara, Ray LaMontagne, and Local Natives. -
Paul McCartney extends Out There tour into 2014 with American dates [SCHEDULE]
Paul McCartney has announced that he will resume his Out There Tour in 2014 with another leg of American tour dates in support last year's release, New. As Consequence of Sound notes, he plans to perform in cities he's rarely played or has yet to play. His return to New Orleans on June 19 marks his first performance there since 2002, and his June 26 show in Louisville, KY, will be his debut in the city. -
The Black Keys feature sampling and their longest song yet on upcoming album, 'Turn Blue'
The Black Keys' eighth studio album, Turn Blue, is due out May 12. The duo has already dropped their first single, "Fever," and in a recent interview with NME, they revealed that the 11-track effort will feature both their longest song yet and their first foray into sampling. -
Damon Albarn says he and Noel Gallagher have discussed making music together 'at least once'
A collaboration between former Britpop rivals Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher might be a "distinct possibility" in the future. In the most recent issue of NME, Albarn revealed that he and Gallagher have discussed making music together "at least once." -
The Roots’ release new song 'When The People Cheer' off upcoming '...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin' [LISTEN]
The Roots have shared the first track from their upcoming 11th studio album, ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. Entitled "When The People Cheer," the song premiered earlier today on Hot 97 and sees the crew blending elements of classical, jazz, R&B and hip-hop. -
Pete Townshend composes new song for upcoming episode of FX's 'The Americans'
Pete Townshend has written his first original song for television. Entitled "It Must Be Done," the track will appear on FX's The Americans when the episode airs April 30. Townshend wrote the song with the show's composer Nathan Barr, who has also composed music for movies and TV shows including True Blood, Hostel and Cabin Fever and received Emmy nominations for his work on The Americans and Hemlock Grove. -
Jack White announces 2014 tour dates in support of forthcoming 'Lazaretto' [SCHEDULE]
Jack White has announced his first run of tour dates in support of his upcoming solo album, Lazaretto, due out June 10 via Third Man Records/Columbia. This jaunt kicks off in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and goes through early August with stops at Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Forecastle and Osheaga along the way. -
Mad Decent Block Party announces 2014 dates, lineup
Diplo's Mad Decent label has announced the dates behind its annual multi-city festival, The Mad Decent Block Party. This year, the touring show stops in 22 cities (nine more than last year) and has the band of the summer, OutKast, at the top of the bill for the Denver show on August 22. -
Weezer records Voice-o-Graph version of 'Susanne' at Third Man Records [WATCH]
Jack White and Neil Young aren't the only ones putting Third Man's Record Booth to work. Over the weekend, Weezer played a pair of shows in Nashville. While they were in town, they stopped by Third Man to record a 1947 Voice-o-Graph version of "Susanne," which originally appeared as the B-side to "Undone (The Sweater Song)." -
Courtney Love backtracks on Hole reunion, rejects Yoko Ono comparisons in new interview
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and the induction of Nirvana into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Telegraph sat down with Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, to discuss Nirvana's legacy and her role in the band's history. They also covered topics such as the Broadway musical about Cobain, her comparison to Yoko Ono, her ghostwritten biography and the reunion of her band Hole, among other things. Here's what we learned: -
Lady Gaga hopes to release 'ARTPOP' sequel soon [SCHEDULE]
Back in 2012, Lady Gaga teased the possibility of putting out a second ARTPOP album, which would be more "experimental" than the more "commercial" first installment. The next year, she followed up on those plans, saying she was considering playing both albums on her forthcoming world tour. Now, Gaga says that fans can expect the sequel to drop "very soon," NME reports. -
'Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes' premieres tonight on HBO
Tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET, HBO will air a new documentary about the making of Bruce Springsteen's latest album, High Hope, which game out in January. The half-hour film features scenes from the album's studio sessions and rehearsals, as well as tour footage of the E Street Band and interviews with Springsteen and his collaborator Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave).
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