Matchbox Twenty Heading ‘North’ With New Album in September

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It’s been a decade since Matchbox Twenty released an album, but on September 4th Rob Thomas and the rest of the 1990s alternative rockers will release North, their first new album since 2002′s More than You Think You Are. Though… read the story

 

Van Halen Summer Tour Dates Postponed

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If you had plans (and tickets) to catch Van Halen in the coming months, listen up: the band has postponed all tour dates after June 26th. Specific reasons for the cancellations haven’t been made available, nor has any information about refunds been detailed either.… read the story

 

British Singer Rumer covers Jimmy Webb, Neil Young, Rundgren, Townes, Marley on her New Album

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There appears to be little doubt that the warm voice of Rumer is “the next big thing.” This isn’t news at all to those living in the U.K. where Rumer (aka Sarah Joyce) was already nominated Brit Awards for Best… read the story

 

Slash Unleashes New Music Video For “You’re A Lie”

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Slash has released the official music video for his new single, You’re a Lie, which will be part of his upcoming album, Apocalyptic Love. The album is due out next week, on the 22nd. You’re a Lie is a typically hard-charging rock… read the story

 

Donna Summer: 1948-2012

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After a mostly private battle with breast cancer, disco icon Donna Summer has passed away at the age of 63, it was revealed Thursday morning. According to TMZ (who broke the story, as usual), Summer kept her illness to herself,… read the story

 

Steven Severin – Vampyr Soundtrack – *Sneak Preview Listen*

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Steven Severin (formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees) spoke with Rock Cellar Magazine last month about his various projects: Steven Severin Interview Here. One of those projects is his scoring for the classic silent vampire movie called, well, Vampyr. The… read the story

 

Sigur Rós Hosting Worldwide ‘Valtari’ Listening Party This Thursday

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As we previously told you, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós will release their sixth album, Valtari, on May 28th. This upcoming Thursday, the band will debut the record to the world via an international live stream. Dubbed the “Valtari Hour“, the special… read the story

 

Willie Nelson: ‘Heroes’ Out Today, Plays With Son Lukas on ‘Fallon’ (VIDEO)

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Today, Willie Nelson releases his new album Heroes. To celebrate the occasion, he visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to play a few cuts, one of them from the album. Here’s his rendition of Pearl Jam’s Just Breathe,… read the story

 

Everclear Release New Single, Gear Up for Album in June & ‘Summerland’ Tour

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1990s alt-rock outfit Everlcear are preparing for a big summer. In addition to being part of the Summerland Tour, which also features Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Marcy Playground and and Lit, the band will release a new album titled Invisible… read the story

 

Coachella Festival 2013 News – Two Weekends, Ticket Pre-Sale This Week

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After hinting at it last Friday, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival made an announcement this morning regarding plans for next spring’s festival. The buzz – the 2013 Coachella festival will run April 12-14, 2013 and then April 19-21.… read the story