Marilyn Mansondetailed the recent,dangerous stage mishapthat resulted in a painful leg injury and nine canceled tour dates. “I only recently watched the video of it,” the singer told Yahoo of the viral concert clip. “I can see how it could look terrifying. It was terrifying for me, because the truss …
Read More »Flashback: Dave Grohl Plays First Gig With Nirvana in 1990
By the fall of 1990, the then three-year-old Nirvana had cycled through different band names and no less than five drummers before settling on their moniker and finding their groove with their final drummer Dave Grohl. Prior to the band members’ first encounter, the then 21-year-old Grohl was a veteran …
Read More »See Jhené Aiko, Big Sean's Tender 'Moments' Duet on 'Fallon'
The Roots and Big Sean accompanied Jhené Aiko during a soothing performance of “Moments” from her recently released Trip album. “Moments” is a soft, yearning ballad. “Please take away the stress I don’t need,” Aiko sang, as the Roots played a swirl of keyboards and cymbals behind her. “You got …
Read More »Hear Weezer's Uplifting New Pop-Rock Song, 'Weekend Woman'
Weezer mix sweet Sixties pop with biting Nineties guitars on “Weekend Woman,” the latest song from their upcoming album Pacific Daydream. “Weekend Woman” starts as an ode to classics like Zombies’ “Time of the Season” and Phil Spector productions. Roaring guitars sweep away these details during the chorus, and Rivers …
Read More »Watch Ed Sheeran Perform 'Castle on the Hill' at Austin City Limits
Ed Sheeran‘s August 21st concert at Austin’s Moody Theater will serve as the premiere episode for the 43rd season of Austin City Limits, which kicks off October 7th on PBS. The ACL performance marks Sheeran’s second appearance on the venerable music series and his first with a full-hour slot, which …
Read More »Watch Lil Yachty's Lustrous 'Lady in Yellow' Video
Lil Yachty broods in bright colors in the new video for “Lady in Yellow.” The track appears on the Atlanta rapper’s debut album, Teenage Emotions. The clip opens with a young woman returning from the store and organizing her groceries in color-coordinated cabinets. Fittingly, the camera zooms in on the …
Read More »Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Pharrell Take Knee Onstage in Protest
Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Dave Matthews and Pharrell Williams were among the artists to “take a knee” onstage Sunday in solidarity with NFL players staging a similar demonstration during the National Anthem. Following Donald Trump’s comments Friday night condemning athletes who stage protests during “The Star Spangled Banner” – as …
Read More »Watch Niall Horan's Melancholic 'Too Much to Ask' Video
Niall Horan unveiled a melancholy video for his new ballad, “Too Much to Ask.” The track will appear on the former One Direction singer’s upcoming solo debut, Flicker, out October 20th. The Malia James-directed clip finds Horan grappling with lost love as he sings the poignant and nostalgic lyrics in …
Read More »Nirvana's 'In Utero' Microphones Headed to Steve Albini-Approved Auction
Three microphones used to record Nirvana‘s final album, In Utero, will be auctioned off via Reverb, with the sale set to run between September 21st and September 30th. The album’s producer, Steve Albini, provided the microphones, an Electro-Voice PL20 and two vintage Lomo 19A9’s. “They’re irreplaceable,” Albini said. “They stopped …
Read More »Watch Larry David Weigh Bald Vs. Old Insults on 'Kimmel'
Larry David discussed the drastic changes coming toCurb Your Enthusiasm as the show prepares for its first new season since 2011. OnJimmy Kimmel Live, David cracked that the biggest difference was the way his cast mates insulted him. “Now, instead of a ‘bald bastard’ they’re calling me an ‘old bastard!” …
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