This year’sRock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon Jovi performed a vigorous live rendition of “When We Were Us” on Thursday’s Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Jon Bon Jovi belted lyrics about the power of memory over a surge of requisite power chords and harmonies. Both “When We Were …
Read More »Hear John Mayer, Bob Dylan Performances With Wynton Marsalis
In June 2006, John Mayer showed off his jazzy side in a guest appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual fundraising gala. The singer-guitarist teamed with trumpeter and JALC artistic director Wynton Marsalis, and other members of the organization’s house band, for a heartfelt version of “I’m Gonna Find Another …
Read More »The Who Prep 'Live at the Fillmore East 1968' Album
The Who will commemorate the 50th anniversary of a two-night stint at Bill Graham’s famous New York venue with the double CD Live at the Fillmore East 1968, due out April 20th. The album includes a previously unreleased cover of Eddie Cochran’s “C’Mon Everybody” and a rare version of “Fortune …
Read More »Black Superheroes Matter: Why a 'Black Panther' Movie Is Revolutionary
Standing in the bay of a speeding Wakandan jet, a member of the African nation’s special forces unit – the Dora Milaje – advises their king, T’Challa: “Don’t freeze.” Calmly, the leader replies “I never freeze.” He’s assured, regal, radiating a near subzero-temperature sense of cool. And then, donning the …
Read More »Why King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Released Five Albums in a Year
“As a young band, people always tell you not to do stuff, which is kind of strange,” says Eric Moore, manager and drummer for King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, throwing himself onto a couch in their Melbourne studio. “It’s always, ‘No, you can’t do that,’ and, ‘People don’t do …
Read More »Superchunk on Finding Hope in Trump Resistance
Superchunk frontman Mac McCaughan can vividly recall what he felt the moment he learned that Donald Trump had been elected president: “horror, depression, sadness.” Rather than bottle up those feelings, which escalated in the weeks to come as he saw the alt-right gain newfound confidence, he began work on what …
Read More »Johann Johannsson, Oscar-Nominated 'Sicario' Composer, Dead at 48
Jóhann Jóhannsson, Icelandic electronic musician and Oscar-nominated film composer of The Theory of Everything, Sicario and Arrival, has died at the age of 48. The composer was found dead at his Berlin apartment Friday, his manager Tim Husom confirmed to Variety. No cause of death was revealed but Berlin authorities …
Read More »Hear Bluegrass Hip-Hop Band Gangstagrass' Banjo-Heavy 'Nowhere to Run'
When Gangstagrass hits the road this spring, the bluegrass-inspired hip-hop band will lean heavily on new material. “We know our fans are ready for new ideas,” says Rench, the group’s producer and de facto leader, “and we are ready to push boundaries even farther.” Throughout the tour, Rench and company …
Read More »Diane Kruger Defends Tarantino: He 'Never Abused His Power' With Me
Diane Kruger is coming to Quentin Tarantino‘s defense amid allegations that call the director’s character and past decisions into question. Theactress shared a film still of herself in character in 2009’sInglorious Basterdsto her Instagram Tuesday, along with a statement of support for the director. “In light of the recent allegations …
Read More »Paul Simon Announces 'Homeward Bound' Farewell Tour
Legendary singer-songwriterPaul Simonannounced his final tour this spring will be the “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour.” “I’ve often wondered what it would feel like to reach the point where I’d consider bringing my performing career to a natural end. Now I know: it feels a little unsettling, a touch …
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