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Trip Shakespeare To Re-Release First Two Albums 'Applehead Man' And 'Are You Shakespearienced'

Trip Shakespeare never received the same attention as fellow '80s Minneapolis rock acts such as Soul Asylum, The Replacements and Hüsker Dü (don't forget about Prince, either) but they earned a loyal fanbase, and the guitar/bass pairing of Dan Wilson and John Munson eventually went on to achieve stardom with Semisonic in the '90s.
Scott Ian Talks Anthrax Glory Days, In Living Colour, Public Enemy And New Memoir

The Anthrax founder has successfully guided the group through decades of lineup switches and crazy tours.
Tame Impala Talk New Album, Success of 'Elephant' and Commercialization

Kevin Parker and Tame Impala hit it big with 2012's "Lonerism" and its ensuing single "Elephant," which gained a lot of traction on alternative radio.Now gearing up for a U.S. tour, the singer addressed several topics in a radio.com interview, including a new album, the success of "Elephant" and commercialization:
'Run the Jewels 2' Review: Spencer Tweedy Drops Expletive-Laden Praise for Hip-Hop's Hottest Album

Spencer Tweedy — son of Wilco's Jeff — recently participated in a musicians-review-musicians project for The Talkhouse, dropping expletive-laden praise for hip-hop's hottest album.He chose to take a close look at Killer Mike and El-P's modern hip-hop classic "Run the Jewels 2," and if that sounds like an odd selection, the intro is an even bigger curveball."Neil Young is an out-of-touch motherf----r," the review begins.After some lengthy Young-centric misdirection, Tweedy arrives at his point: Run the Jewels is the antithesis to Young. They are actually edgy.
Garth Brooks Adds Tulsa to Never-Ending Comeback Tour [SCHEDULE]

Garth Brooks's comeback arena tour will never, ever end.With the announcement of three Tulsa shows today, Nov. 5, Brooks has made it clear he intends on breaching every corner of the country before shutting the thing down.Texas is a likely next option, with two or three city stops there a definite possibility. That would take Garth into March, and then he still has the entire western United States to contend with before eventually tapping into the East Coast and finishing things up back in the South.Brooks will play the trio of Oklahoma shows — with more to come if those sell out — at the BOK Center from Jan. 15 to 17, with ticket prices sitting at $70.
Kendrick Lamar Sings 'Shake It Off,' Taylor Swift Responds With 'Backseat Freestyle' [WATCH]

What's next? No one knows, but there are some serious #PowerCouple vibes getting thrown around here.
Glen Hansard Announces US Tour Dates [FULL SCHEDULE]

Glen Hansard just announced a 10-city U.S. tour for 2015.The 44-year-old "will be performing songs from throughout his career," a press release said.That includes his best-known work from the movie "Once" — "Falling Slowly," which won an Oscar — and other stints with The Frames and The Swell Seasons. Hansard also has a solo album — 2012's "Rhythm & Response" — to work from.According to "Consequence of Sound," Hansard's backing musicians will include bassist Brad Albetta (Rufus & Martha Wainwright), keyboardist Thomas Bartlett (Doveman, The National) and string musician Rob Moose (yMusic, Bon Iver).
Swedish DJ Alesso Admits 'Real Emotions' Are Sometimes Missing From EDM

Alessandro Lindblad (better known as Alesso) is a 23-year-old Swedish DJ who tends to add a more "human" sound to his electronic music.
Taylor Swift On What It Takes To Make Good Music: 'We Have To Really, Really Kill Ourselves'

Swift's 1989 is widely expected to be the first platinum album of 2014, and the "Shake It Off" singer has some advice for future album makers: don't make an impersonal, lackadaisical disc.
No I.D. Takes Head A&R Job At Def Jam Records

No I.D. has been killing it at Def Jam this year (Logic's Under Pressure and Common's No Smiling both benefitted from his production), so the Chicagoan recently got bumped up to head A&R man at the venerable hip-hop label.
Linkin Park Announce 2015 Tour With Rise Against, Of Mice And Men [FULL SCHEDULE]

The Hunting Party Tour will actually hunt down cities the band has overlooked in recent years. Linkin Park's Hunting Party Tour will actually hunt down cities the band has overlooked in recent years.
Wayne Static Death Reportedly Not Due To Drugs; Widow Issues Statement

Static X announced Wayne Static's death via Facebook on Nov. 1, and the rumors began flying. Static X announced Wayne Static's death via Facebook on Nov.
Miranda Lambert Championing Cause For Country Women At CMA Awards

Lambert is nominated for nine awards (!) at Wednesday's CMAs, including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year (for Platinum).
Jerrod Niemann Talks Marriage, Taking "Buzz Back Girl" From Lee Brice, Helping Fans 'Get Everything Off Their Mind'

Niemann has accomplished a lot over the past four years; a No. 1 single ("Lover, Lover") a No. 1 airplay cut ("Drink To That All Night") and a No. 1 album (Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury) have all come since 2010.
Vans Warped Tour Will Begin Announcing 2015 Bands, Artists

Warped has already announced its full itinerary, but fans will need to wait one month longer to get info on performers.
Mariah Carey Approaches Fighting Kangaroos, Is Not Afraid of Death [WATCH]

Mariah Carey is not afraid of death.This much was made clear early this morning when the singer posted a video on Instagram. In the clip, Carey — currently touring in Australia — is approaching a pack of fighting kangaroos despite the real possibility that they do not want her doing such a thing.She even raised her elegantly gloved hand to ask if any 'roos needed a manager.Did she survive? Barely. Check out the results here:
Jack Johnson Gets Political with HeadCount Organization While 'In Between Dreams' Nears 10th Anniversary

Jack Johnson, whose album "In Between Dreams" is nearing its 10th anniversary, is known for his mellow music and — keyword — presumably soft nature, but he is also one of the most politically active musicians in the country.He has always been environmentally conscious, and he has partnered with the organization HeadCount to mobilize millennial voters via social media. Now finished with a lengthy world tour, he is focusing on politics during election season.
Theophilus London on Working with Kanye West: 'You've Got to Become Like an Alcoholic or Something'

It is tough to believe anything Theophilus London says about Kanye West anymore, but we will give him the benefit of the doubt when he is talking about working with the Louis Vitton Don.In a recent interview with "Hot New Hip Hop," London had some interesting things to offer."Anybody will tell you: Working for Kanye, man, you've got to become like an alcoholic or something, 'cause man, he'll drive you crazy," London said.
Stevie Nicks Brings 'Lady' and 'Rhiannon' to 'The Tonight Show' [WATCH]

Stevie Nicks captivated "The Tonight Show" audience Monday night, Nov. 3, with a new cut — "Lady" — and a somber piano version of "Rhiannon."Her most recent album, "24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault," was built from songs she wrote decades ago.
Kendrick Lamar Apologizes to Former Lakers Coach Phil Jackson for 'Control' Mention Following Jay Electronica's Criticism of Verse

Kendrick Lamar did quite a bit of name-dropping in his verse for "Control," but he said there is only one person he would like to apologize to: Phil Jackson. Lamar apologized to the former Los Angeles Lakers coach for the mention following Jay Electronica's criticism of the verse."I still gotta speak my peace to Phil," Lamar said during an interview with "Vibe," referring to New York Knicks president Jackson. "It's a beautiful thing, first of all. Second of all, I have to go back and say how big of a fan I was, and still am, of Phil. [I have been a fan of his] since the [Chicago] Bulls and Lakers, so for him to actually acknowledge me in the light of music was something unexpected. I thought it was dope. But I don't want to be on Phil's bad side, so he's the only person I will apologize to [both laugh] about the line."On "Control," Lamar rapped, "Phil Jackson came back, still no coaching me. I'm uncoachable."
Chris Brown Blasts Adrienne Bailon, Tamar Braxton For Relationship Comments on 'The Real,' "Let Me Know" Singer Responds And Karrueche Tran Defends Him

Chris Brown isn't too hot on people commenting on his personal relationships and the hosts of The Real got a dose of Brown's wrath. He took to social media and put Adrienne Bailon and Tamar Braxton on blasts for their comments during the daytime show. The "Let Me Know" singer responded and Karrueche Tran stepped right in to defend him.
Ab-Soul Opens Up About Deteriorating Eyesight, Says Puff Daddy Advises Corneal Transplant Eye Surgery, Discusses Bad Boy Entertainment Relationship

Ab-Soul recently opened up about his deteriorating eyesight and revealed that Puff Daddy has advised him to get a corneal transplant eye surgery while discussing his relationship with Bad Boy Records.
Suge Knight Hospitalized After Jail Incident, SNL Spoof And Arrest for Allegedly Stealing Photographer's Camera

When it rains, it pours for Suge Knight. Word on web is the former label exec has been hospitalized after an incident in jail. Knight was recently arrested for allegedly stealing a photographer's camera. SNL made a spoof of the incident over the weekend.
Kendrick Lamar Says Macklemore’s Text Message Post After the 2014 Grammys Was ‘Uncalled For’ During Hot 97 Interview [WATCH]

Kendrick Lamar made a stop to chat with the folks at Hot 97, and during the radio interview the Compton rapper dished on a variety of things, including his thoughts on Macklemore's text message post after the 2014 Grammys. Just a few months shy of a year later, he said the "Thrift Shop" rhymer's actions were "uncalled for."While K Dot said that while Macklemore may have been looking to appease his fans, his decision to share the text messages was a bit much:
Lauryn Hill Shows Up Extremely Late to Set at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans After Talib Kweli Defends Her Against Critics

Lauryn Hill's tardiness for performance is almost becoming a regular occurrence. The former Fugees vocalist recently showed up extremely late to her set at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans after Talib Kweli defended her against critics.According to "Vibe," Hill showed up 45 minutes late to her hour-long slot, and management at the festival decided to cut Hill's performance short. The magazine's site said that mid-way through "Ready or Not," Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean" blared over her music before the lights were lowered on stage.
Wale Posts Selfie From Hospital Bed As He Prepares To Release Forthcoming 'The Album About Nothing' [PHOTO]

Apparently Wale has been having some health issues. The MMG rapper posted a selfie from a hospital bed as he prepares his forthcoming release The Album About Nothing.
Kanye West New 'Yeezy 3' Adidas Line Confirmed For November Release

Yeezy season is approaching, but fans probably aren't getting a new album before the calendar flips to 2015.
Kendrick Lamar New Album: 'Good Kid' Rapper Talks Second LP and Single 'i' [WATCH]

Everybody is waiting for more info on rapper Kendrick Lamar's new album, but he is playing it cool for now.In a recent interview with Ebro in the Morning, he called his unreleased music "organic," but did not elaborate too much on the details, according to Stereogum. He also discussed his single "i," which sports a positive message."I wrote a record for the homies that's in the penitentiary right now, and I also wrote a record for these kids that come up to my shows with these slashes on they wrists, saying they don't want to live no more," he said.Check out the full interview:Kendrick is a busy dude — he recently played the opening Cleveland Cavaliers game and will be on "Saturday Night Live" in two weeks — who has maintained a huge following since dropping his world-changing second LP "good kid m.A.A.d city" in 2012.
'Grand Theft Auto V' Music To Be Released As Box Set

Grand Theft Auto V is known for its unique plotlines and enticing smorgasbord of virtual thuggery, thievery and sex. But the video game franchise has also turned itself into a music juggernaut.
Dan Wilson Adds East Coast Dates With 'Illuminated Set Lists' For Fans [SCHEDULE]

You probably know Dan Wilson as the lead singer of Semisonic or as the co-writer of Adele's hit "Someone Like You." But Wilson has been a consistent solo presence, playing shows across the world for the better part of the past decade since Semisonic shut down operations. The Minneapolis native just announced three "Words & Music by Dan Wilson" shows that will include plenty of banter and shop-talking between songs.