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VH1 has chosen the 2014 class of You Oughta Know artists and will bring them together for an epic festival-style show on Nov. 13 at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. The second annual You Oughta Know Live in Concert will feature two hours of performances from A Great Big World, Aloe Blacc, American Authors, Bleachers, CHVURCHES, Echosmith, KONGOS, Mary Lambert, Tove Lo, Vance Joy, and Sam Smith. -
Mumford & Sons, James Blake To Appear On Idris Elba's Nelson Mandela-Inspired Album 'Mi Mandela'
NME reports that British actor and musician Idris Elba will be releasing an album called Mi Mandela, inspired by his performance as South African president Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The album will feature contributions from Mumford & Sons and James Blake, as well as Maverick Sabre, Mr. Hudson, Cody Chestnutt, George the Poet, Nothembi Mkhwebane, and Mahotella Queens. -
My Morning Jacket's Jim James Sings Bob Dylan-Written 'Nothing To It,' Featuring Elvis Costello And Marcus Mumford [LISTEN]
As reported back in March, an all-star group of musicians including Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, and My Morning Jacket's Jim James teamed up to record two dozen songs featuring previously unreleased Bob Dylan lyrics. Today, the album's full details have been released, including the release date, artwork, and tracklist, as well as the song "Nothing To It," which you can check out below. -
Radiohead, Mumford & Sons Songs Appear In Upcoming Animated Film With Mariachi Twist, ‘The Book of Life’ Marks Ice Cube's Voiceover Debut
Just when we thought Radiohead’s music couldn’t get any more exploratory – it appears we were wrong! Bilboard reports that both Radiohead and Mumford & Sons have allowed for their music to be given a “mariachi makeover” in the upcoming animated film The Book of Life. -
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Elvis Costello: Musicians Gather For Montreal Jazz Festival, Prep To Release New Music This Fall
The 35th annual Montreal Jazz Festival ended just this past Sunday. Having begun on June 26, the event welcomed in some of the industry’s best musicians to perform for crowds and celebrate the wonderful genre of jazz. Legendary crooner Tony Bennett made an appearance in the largest hall, as did the likes of Lady Gaga and Elvis Costello. -
Spotify releases report on what average office-dweller listens to at work, and when
Here comes today's surprise breaking news of the day: People listen to music at work. Streaming services such as Spotify are making this ever easier, and the service took the time to conduct a survey and figure out just what we office dwellers are listening to, and when. -
Daft Punk, Mumford & Sons top year end vinyl sales charts
Every news service has been eager to tell you that vinyl sales continued to show huge gains, even as CD sales and digital music sales slumped in the United States. Sales of the 12" format increased by 32 percent, jumping from about 4.5 million in sales during 2012 to 6 million units moved during 2013. One piece of information not being shared as readily: What performers are dominating the vinyl resurgence? Nielsen Soundscan recently released its list of the Top 10 bestselling vinyl records of 2013. -
Haim Streams Full Debut Album, 'Days Are Gone,' One Week Ahead of Release [LISTEN]
The sisters of the indie-rock trio Haim are streaming their upcoming debut album, Days Are Gone, on NPR one week ahead of its official release. -
Mumford & Sons Joined by John Fogerty as Opening Acts After fun. Drops Out
Sorry to all of the fun. fans who were disappointed that the band was forced to withdraw as the opening act for Mumford & Sons "Gentlemen of The Road" tour. However, we can't feel too bad for those fans in Augustine, FL, because they got John Fogerty as an opening act instead. With the headliners playing as his backing band.
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