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Led Zeppelin Share Alternate Mix of 'Stairway to Heaven' From Upcoming Reissue [LISTEN]
Last week, Led Zeppelin gave us a taste of their upcoming "Led Zeppelin IV" remaster with an alternate mix of their classic track "Rock & Roll," and today they have shared an alternate mix of another one of the album's classics: "Stairway to Heaven." -
SXSW 2015 Line-Up Announced, Includes Jessie Ware, Thee Oh Sees, Courtney Barnett
The music portion of this year's South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, will take place March 17 to 22, and today the festival has announced its initial lineup. Some of the bigger names in the lineup include Jessie Ware, Thee Oh Sees, Courtney Barnett, The Pop Group, The Dodos, The Church and Bishop Nehru. You can check out the complete list over at the SXSW website. The interactive and film festival portions of SXSW 2015 begin March 13, a few days earlier than the music portion. -
Meek Mill Shares New Song From Prison 'F--k U Mean' Featuring Lil Boosie [LISTEN]
Even though he is currently serving prison time for a probation violation, Philly rapper Meek Mill has still managed to release a new track called "F--k U Mean" featuring New Orleans rapper Lil Boosie — aka Boosie Badazz — which you can check out below. -
'Led Zeppelin II': 9 Songs Ranked For Its 45th Anniversary
Today, Oct. 22, marks the 45th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's classic second album Led Zeppelin II. Released just nine months after their debut, Led Zeppelin II refined the band's soaring, metallic take on blues, delivering some of rock's greatest guitar riffs in the process. In celebration of this incredible album, here are its nine songs ranked. -
Simple Minds Share New Song "Midnight Walking" From Upcoming Album 'Big Music' [LISTEN]
Classic new wave group Simple Minds, best known for their 1985 hit “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” has shared a new single “Midnight Walking” from their upcoming album Big Music, which you can check out over at Consequence of Sound. The dancey track features some delicious synths that wouldn’t be out of place on an Aphex Twin song, so these guys definitely don’t sound like they’re stuck in the past. -
Orbital Breaks Up for Second Time, Paul Hartnoll Announces New Project 8:58
In a statement posted to their official website, influential British electronic duo Orbital announced they have broken up for a second time. No reason has been given for their split, other than "it's time to stop," though the break-up seems amicable. Paul Hartnoll has also announced a new project he's working on: 8:58. -
Mac Miller Signs $10 Million Deal with Warner Bros., Shares New Song [LISTEN]
Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records, which is reportedly worth $10 million, "Fader" reports. In celebration of this deal, Miller has shared a new song through his Soundcloud page called "Just Some Raps, Nothing to See Here, Move Along," which you can check out below. -
T.I. Shares Music Video For 'King' from New Album 'Paperwork' [WATCH]
T.I. has shared the music video for his "Paperwork" track “King,” which you can check out below. Directed by T.I. and Phillyflyboy, the music video features T.I. paying homage to the famous restaurant-shooting scene from "The Godfather," and he’s got some pretty good acting chops to back it up. He’s no Al Pacino, but he makes it work. -
Chief Keef Dropped from Interscope Records, Plans to Release Album on His Own
Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been dropped by his label Interscope Records, "AllHipHop" reports. According to an anonymous source, the split occurred about two weeks ago in relation to the numerous legal troubles Keef has faced in the last two years, including drug charges and a shootout that occurred in Chicago in March. He nonetheless plans to release an album on his own. -
Joe Budden Announces 'Some Love Lost' Tour Dates with Emanny, Emilio Rojas [FULL SCHEDULE]
In support of his upcoming EP "Some Love Lost," which is set for release Nov. 4, rapper Joe Budden has announced a string of tour dates, which you can check out below. As reported by "Hot New Hip-Hop," the tour kicks off in New York Nov. 4 — the same day as the EP release — and though the last date currently listed is Nov. 24 in Providence, Rhode Island, more dates will be announced soon. Joining the "Love & Hip-Hop" star on tour is New York R&B singer Emanny and Rochester rapper Emilio Rojas, both of whom have collaborated with Budden before. -
Wiz Khalifa Shares Interactive "Stayin Out All Night" Music Video, Starring Tia Carrere of 'Wayne's World'
Rapper Wiz Khalifa has shared the music video for his "Blacc Hollywood" party anthem “Stayin Out All Night,” but it is unlike most music videos you have ever seen. Though it starts off normally enough, with Wiz waking up in a zoo next to a gorilla and trying to figure out what he did last night — probably a typical morning for him — it eventually becomes interactive, allowing the viewers to choose which crazy situation they want to see Wiz get himself into. It is basically a choose-your-own-adventure book in the form of a music video. The video stars Khalifa alongside actress Tia Carrere, who you may recognize as Cassandra from "Wayne’s World." -
Charli XCX Shares Colorful 'London Queen' Lyric Video
Two weeks ago, British synthpop singer Charli XCX shared her punky new single "London Queen," and today she has premiered the song's lyric video over at "Nylon." The video's cheap, colorful animation is reminiscent of those old point-and-click computer games from the late 1990s like "Backyard Baseball," but it fits in well with the song's hyperactive melody. The lyrics are pretty confusing, though, so if someone can explain what it means to "feel like J.F.K." for "driving on the wrong side of the road," it would be greatly appreciated. -
Ringo Starr To Appear In New Skechers Ads Next Spring
Although the recent ads for Skechers' Relaxed Fit shoe line have featured sports legends such as Joe Namath, Joe Montana, and Pete Rose, the company has decided to take a more musical direction by recruiting none other than Ringo Starr to appear in their ad campaign. Radio.com reports that the former Beatle is set to appear in Skechers ads starting next spring. -
Lorde Enlists Kanye West, Haim, Charli XCX for 'Hunger Games' Soundtrack
Back in September, it was reported that Lorde and Kanye West were working on some new music together, and today we have learned why. "Consequence of Sound" reports that Kanye has provided a remix of Lorde's "Yellow Flicker Beat" for the soundtrack to the upcoming "Hunger Games" movie, which Lorde has curated. Other artists appearing on the soundtrack include Charli XCX, Haim, Bat for Lashes, Pusha T, Q-Tip and CHVRCHES. -
CMJ 2014: 12 Annoying Band Name Trends
An eye-catching name is one way to get people to remember and pay attention to your band, especially in a festival as massive as the CMJ Music Marathon. But when there are six other bands that have a similar name as you, it is probably time to rethink it. Here are 12 annoying band name trends in the CMJ 2014 lineup. -
8 Bands To Definitely Check Out At CMJ 2014
CMJ 2014 begins tomorrow, Oct. 21, in dozens of venues across New York City, and with more than 1,300 artists performing, it can be pretty tough to decide which ones are worth your time and money. Though it is tempting to see some of the bigger, tried-and-true artists who are performing, such as Slowdive, Low and Foster the People, CMJ is more about catching up-and-coming talent you may have never heard before. Here are eight relatively unknown bands you should check out at CMJ 2014. -
7 Indie Bands Who Had Incredible Major Label Debuts: Green Day, Modest Mouse and More
A major label deal may seem like a dream come true for any musician, but for many independently minded artists, major labels have often suppressed their true creative voices, resulting in sub-par work. These seven artists, however, still managed to deliver incredibly strong albums for their major label debuts. -
7 Artists Who Have Released Two Albums at Once: Guns N' Roses, Bruce Springsteen and More
Recently, pop legend Prince returned with not one album, but two new albums — "Art Official Age" and "PLECTRUMELECTRUM" — both of which were released Sept. 30. Though this is typical Prince eccentricity, he is far from the first artist to do this. Here are seven other artists who have released two albums in one day, including Guns N' Roses and Bruce Springsteen. -
6 Bands Named After Styles of Music That They Don't Play: Daft Punk, Cap'n Jazz and More
It is pretty lame to name your band after the style of music you play — I'm looking at you, Metallica — but these six, including Daft Punk and Cap'n Jazz, bands did just the opposite: naming themselves after styles of music they do not play. -
7 Great Artists Who Switched Genres Early in Their Careers: Pink Floyd, Beastie Boys and More
Though most musicians tend to evolve musically over the course of their careers, they usually stick to the same genre they started off in. But these seven, great artists — from Pink Floyd to the Beastie Boys — actually started off playing totally different styles of music early in their careers from the ones they eventually became known for. -
Kenny Chesney Shares Music Video For "Til It's Gone," Filmed Live In Concert [WATCH]
Country superstar Kenny Chesney has shared the music video for his latest single “Til It’s Gone,” which you can check out below. The video is refreshingly simple, capturing a live performance of the song from the Georgia Theater in Athens, Georgia (though the studio version of the song has been overdubbed, instead of the audio from the actual performance we’re seeing). -
Led Zeppelin Shares Alternate Version of 'Rock and Roll' from Upcoming 'Led Zeppelin IV' Reissue
The deluxe edition of Led Zeppelin's classic album "Led Zeppelin IV" will be out Oct. 28, but today one of the album's exclusive tracks has been shared online: an alternate mix of the revved-up classic "Rock and Roll." The primary difference between this new version and the original is the guitar mix. -
Patrick Carney Of The Black Keys Criticizes U2, Spotify For Devaluing Music
In a recent interview with The Seattle Times, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, who has never been one to keep his opinions to himself, sounded off on U2 for the controversial free iTunes release of their latest album Songs of Innocence, which he felt “devalued their music completely.” -
The Game Shares 'T.H.O.T.' Music Video Featuring Problem, Bad Lucc, Huddy [WATCH]
The Game has shared the music video for his single "T.H.O.T." featuring Problem, Huddy and Bad Lucc, which you can check out below. The Matt Alonzo-directed clip features Game, Problem, Huddy and Lucc partying around a pool surrounded by dozens of thots — consult an Urban Dictionary. There are some splashes of colorful animation here and there, which keep this from becoming a typical hip-hop party video. -
Jenny Lewis, Conor Oberst Recorded Album Together 11 Years Ago Called 'Blood on the 4-Tracks,' Discuss Releasing It [WATCH]
In an interview with "Noisey" — it is more like a filmed conversation, really — Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley and Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes revealed that 11 years ago they recorded an album called "Blood on the 4-Tracks." Though some of the songs recorded for this album eventually turned up on Bright Eyes and Rilo Kiley albums, the complete album has never seen the light of day, and they recently discussed releasing it. -
Sam Smith Announces North American Tour Dates For 2015 [FULL SCHEDULE]
British R&B star Sam Smith has announced a new string of North American tour dates for 2015, which you can check out below. As reported by Rap-Up, the tour kicks off on Jan. 9 in Atlanta and ends on Feb. 4 in Vancouver, and includes stops at many major cities in the US and Canada, including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Montreal. -
Trace Adkins Announces 2014 Christmas Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Country singer Trace Adkins has announced the dates for his 2014 Christmas Show Tour, The Boot reports. The tour kicks off on Nov. 14 in West Point, New York, and concludes on Dec. 21 in Clearwater, Florida. -
Gucci Mane Shares "Start Pimpin'" Featuring Chief Keef From New Album 'Trap God 3' [LISTEN]
Gucci Mane will be releasing his new album Trap God 3 tomorrow, Oct. 17, but today the Atlanta rapper has shared one of the album's tracks, "Start Pimpin'" featuring Chief Keef, which you can listen to below. The track features production from Honorable C-Note (as it's announced at the very beginning), though Gucci's flow remains pretty laidback for such an urgent beat. Chief Keef drops in for the track's second verse and brings up the energy a bit, which isn't really something you'd expect from him. -
Lil Wayne And Young Thug Share "Take Kare" From Upcoming 'Rich Gang 2' Compilation [LISTEN]
Last night, Southern rappers Lil Wayne and Young Thug dropped their first-ever collaboration, a moody, piano-based track called "Take Kare," produced by London On Da Track. According to Radio.com, the track will be included on the upcoming Young Money/Cash Money compilation Rich Gang 2, which has yet to be given a release date. -
Pixies Announce Expanded Edition Of 'Doolittle' To Celebrate Album's 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic sophomore album Doolittle, alt-rock legends the Pixies have announced the release of Doolittle 25, a three-disc expanded edition of the album. Along with the original album itself, this expanded edition will include bonus tracks, two John Peel Sessions, B-sides, and demo versions of every song on the album. Nearly half of the 50 tracks compiled on Doolittle 25 have never been released before.
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