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7 Incredible Minimalist Music Videos: Lorde, The White Stripes, And More
Pop music videos have a tendency to be flashy and eye-catching, with cuts that are so quick that there's not really any room for subtlety or nuance. However, these seven artists ignored these conventions and instead made videos that are startlingly minimalist and uncomplicated. -
8 Artists Jack White Should Produce: Lorde, Foo Fighters, And More
When news broke this week that Jack White was possibly interested in producing the next Libertines album, it made perfect sense, since The Libertines' garage rock sound is just the sort of thing that White is known for. Here are some other artists that we'd like to see Jack White produce. -
Interpol Shares 'El Pintor' Making-Of Documentary, Offers First Glimpse Of Band In The Studio [WATCH]
New York post-punk band Interpol has shared a short behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of their latest album El Pintor, which you can watch below. It is the first time that the band has been documented in the studio, and features interview with all three members of the band concerning their songwriting process and how they've adjusted to their new three-piece line-up. -
Kendrick Lamar Drops A New Verse On Jeezy's 'Holy Ghost' Remix [LISTEN]
Atlanta rapper Jeezy has shared a remix of his song “Holy Ghost,” featuring a new verse by Kendrick Lamar. -
Sam Smith Covers Tracy Chapman: Hear 'Stay With Me' Singer Perform 'Fast Car' [LISTEN]
On BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, British R&B star Sam Smith performed a low-key cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car,” which you can check out below. Instead of copying the original’s poignant acoustic guitar arrangement, the “Stay With Me” singer went for a more minimalist, jazzy approach featuring acoustic bass, piano, and spare electric guitar. -
Idina Menzel Reveals Release Date For Christmas Album 'Holiday Wishes'
Billboard reports that Broadway star Idina Menzel has announced the release date for her upcoming Christmas album. Holiday Wishes, the Frozen star's first ever Christmas album, is set for release on Oct. 14. The album is produced by Walter Afanasieff, who has also worked with Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. -
Ja Rule Gets His Own MTV Reality Show, 'Follow The Rules'
It was announced today that MTV will be airing a new reality series (or as everyone else seems to be calling it, a "docuseries") about Queens rapper Ja Rule and his family. Follow The Rules will capture life at Ja Rule's house, where the rapper lives with his wife Aisha, his teenage sons Jeffery Jr. and Jordan, his college-age daughter Brittney, his mother, and his mother-in-law. -
Alt-J Shares Two Music Videos For 'Every Other Freckle' [WATCH]
Today British indie rock band alt-J shared not just one, but two music videos for their latest single "Every Other Freckle," which you can check out below. -
Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Eminem Added To 'Guinness Book Of World Records,' Among Other Musicians
Billboard reports that this year's edition of the Guinness Book of World Records will include new records from a number of prominent musicians, including Metallica, One Direction, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Eminem, and Shakira. -
David Cassidy Of The Partridge Family Pleads Guilty To DWI
Times Union reports that '70s pop singer and The Partridge Family star David Cassidy plead guilty to a DWI charge in upstate New York yesterday, Sept. 3. This plea deal stems from an incident near Albany last summer, in which the 64-year-old singer was pulled over for reportedly failing to dim his headlights to oncoming traffic, and was discovered to be driving while intoxicated. Cassidy was visiting New York for the Saratoga Race Course meet. -
Jack White 'Said He'd Like To Produce' Next Libertines Album, Says Pete Doherty
In a recent interview with D8 TV in France, Libertines frontman Pete Doherty revealed that one of the potential producers for the band's comeback album is none other than Jack White, claiming that the former White Stripes frontman "said he'd like to produce" the album, which would be their first since their 2004 sophomore effort The Libertines. -
Led Zeppelin Shares 'Black Dog' Alternate Take From 'Led Zeppelin IV' Reissue
Led Zeppelin's reissues of their classic albums Led Zeppelin IV and Houses of the Holy won't be released until Oct. 28, but you can check out one of their previously unreleased bonus tracks right now. An alternate version of Led Zeppelin IV's classic opener "Black Dog" can be heard over at Billboard. -
G-Unit Confirms Release Date For 'The Beast Is G-Unit' EP [WATCH]
In an interview with Los Angeles Leakers, Queens hip-hop group G-Unit confirmed a new EP, titled The Beast is G-Unit, which is set for release some time in October. This news comes a little more than a week after the release of the group's most recent EP, The Beauty of Independence. In the interview, 50 Cent explains how The Beauty of Independence and The Beast is G-Unit were conceived as two halves of the same work. -
Robert Pattinson Spotted With FKA twigs, Two Are Reportedly Dating
As reported by Us Weekly, rising R&B star FKA twigs has been dating actor (and fellow Brit) Robert Pattinson for the last few weeks. The two reportedly met through mutual friends and have bonded over their similar interests in music. -
Foo Fighters Will Play Crowdsourced Show In Virginia
On Twitter over the weekend, the Foo Fighters announced their intention to play a crowdsourced show in Richmond, Virginia, a city the band hasn’t played since 1998. The origins of the show date back to March, when a Foo Fighters fan named Andrew Goldin began a Crowdtilt Open campaign to sell tickets to a show that the band hadn’t yet agreed to, in the hopes that the band would eventually agree to it. -
Eminem Opens Up About Rihanna And 'Monster Tour' In New Interview [LISTEN]
In an interview on Sirius XM's Shade 45 station, Eminem opened up about his experiences on the Monster Tour with Rihanna, which concluded in Detroit on Aug. 23. While backstage at MetLife stadium in New Jersey before his show there in mid-August, Eminem talked to host Reef the Streets about working with Rihanna, how the tour came together, and how it compares to his previous tours. -
Suge Knight Doesn't Care Who Shot Him, Says It's Not 'Important' [WATCH]
During an interview with TMZ, former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight admitted that he doesn't care who shot him six times at a West Hollywood nightclub on the morning of Aug. 24, and doesn't think that it's even very important. -
The Game Shares Tracklist For 'Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf' Compilation
Rap-Up reports that Compton rapper The Game has shared the tracklist for the upcoming album Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf, a compilation album featuring artists from the rapper’s independent label Blood Money Entertainment. The album will feature appearances from 2 Chainz, T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Soulja Boy, French Montana, and many more. -
Modest Mouse To Reissue First Two Albums On Vinyl, Share Bonus Track [LISTEN]
Modest Mouse hasn't released a new studio album since 2007's We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, but they'll be filling up this void with some vinyl reissues of their '90s classics. Pitchfork reports that Glacial Pace and Fat Possum Records will be reissuing Modest Mouse's first two full-length albums, 1996's This is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, and 1997's The Lonesome Crowded West, on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, respectively. -
Deadmau5 Confronted By Disney With 'Notice Of Opposition' Over Logo
As reported by Stitch Kingdom, the Walt Disney Company has filed a Notice of Opposition regarding Canadian electronic artist Deadmau5, whose signature mouse head helmet and logo is considered too similar to the company’s iconic Mickey Mouse logo. The notice was brought against Ronica Holdings Limited, who owns the trademark to Deadmau5’s logo, in an effort to prevent the DJ from successfully attaining a US trademark. -
Iron Maiden's 'Powerslave': 8 Songs Ranked For Its 30th Anniversary
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Iron Maiden's fifth album Powerslave, one of the greatest metal albums ever recorded, and arguably Iron Maiden's greatest work. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of this incredible album, here are its eight songs ranked from worst to best. -
Radiohead's Best Album Is 'Yet To Come," Says Drummer Phil Selway [LISTEN]
In a recent interview with BBC 6 Music, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway heightened the already insurmountable hype that inevitably goes along with any new Radiohead album by revealing that the band's best album is "yet to come." -
Chance The Rapper Shares Fall Tour Dates: 'Verge Campus' Tour Will Hit 18 Colleges In October
Starting later this month, Chicago’s Chance The Rapper will be headlining the Verge Campus tour, which will take him to 18 college campuses across the country, Pitchfork reports. Though a few of the shows are private (including dates in California, Texas, New Jersey, and New York), most of them are open to the public. -
Jhene Aiko 'Souled Out' Album Stream, Debuts Music Video For 'The Pressure' Directed By Childish Gambino [WATCH]
Though it's set for official release next week on Sept. 9, Jhene Aiko's debut album Souled Out is available for streaming through iTunes right now. Perhaps in celebration of the album stream, Aiko has also released the video for her song "The Pressure," which was directed by Community star Donald Glover, a.k.a. rapper Childish Gambino. -
Ne-Yo Shares Dates For Ne-Yo: Live In Concert Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
asdIn support of his upcoming album Non-Fiction, R&B star Ne-Yo has announced a string of American tour dates for the fall. The “Ne-Yo: Live in Concert” tour was announced through the singer's Instagram account and will kick off on Oct. 12 in San Francisco and end on Nov. 2 in Chicago. You can check out the original Instagram post right here: -
Wilco Announces Tour Dates, Box Set For 20th Anniversary
Consequence of Sound reports that in celebration of their 20th anniversary, alt-country superstars Wilco have announced a brief string of US tour dates at the end of October, starting in Nashville on Oct. 21 and ending in Port Chester, NY on Oct. 29, with an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 27. In addition to this tour, they’ve also announced plans for their first ever compilation. -
New Order Signs To Mute Records, Prepares For New Album
Today synth-pop legends New Order announced that they have signed to British independent label Mute Records. This news came in a statement posted to Mute's website, in which label founder Daniel Miller said that he feels "privileged" to be working with the band, and is "looking towards an exciting future." -
George Harrison 'Apple Years' Box Set To Be Released Sept. 22, Contains Former Beatle's First Six Solo Albums
Today it was announced that a new box set of George Harrison's solo work is set for release on Sept. 22. According to Harrison's website, George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-1975 will contain the former Beatle's first six solo albums, all of which were originally released through Apple Records. -
Faith No More Releasing New Album, Touring US In 2015
In an interview with Rolling Stone, bassist Bill Gould confirmed that his band Faith No More is planning to release a new album in April 2015, which would be their first in 18 years. The as-of-yet untitled album is currently being recorded at the band's rehearsal space in Oakland, CA, with Gould handling the production. The album will release through Faith No More's own imprint, Reclamation Records. -
Lorde Currently At Work In The Studio, Possibly For New Album [PHOTO]
Lorde’s debut album Pure Heroine was one of the most popular albums of 2013, and today the “Royals” singer has confirmed that she is currently in the studio, possibly working on her follow-up. On her Instagram account this past Friday, Aug. 29, Lorde posted a close-up photo of a candle in front of a mixing board, with the caption, “i always remind myself to bring a candle for the studio and finally i did today and ohhhhhhh.” You can check out the Instagram photo below.
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