Archive for September, 2009

Beatles coming to iTunes? “Yes” says Yoko

By on September 8th, 2009

On the eve of both The Beatles’ big day and Apple’s next great event, rumors are starting to heat up that the two powers may finally be joining forces.

Speech Debelle nabs 2009 Mercury Prize

By on September 8th, 2009

The arguable dark horse that is rapper Speech Debelle has nabbed the honor in a ceremony held earlier today.

YouTube Live: Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears’ “Boogie” in Austin

By on September 8th, 2009

Perfect way to shimmy out of the back-to-school blues!

Bee Gees “stayin’ alive”, reunite for tour

By on September 8th, 2009

Someone let Frank Stallone know ASAP!

Interview: Joseph Ferocious (of Cymbals Eat Guitars)

By on September 8th, 2009

Even though Cymbals Eat Guitars are in the middle of planning out their biggest tour yet, guitarist, vocalist, and general front man Joseph Ferocious took some time to answer a few questions.

Tom Petty pieces together Live Anthology

By on September 8th, 2009

When you’ve performed as many concerts as Tom Petty, you can usually do such things as release a compilation of live recordings. And it turns out that the legendary musician will do just that in the coming months when he offers the aptly titled, The Live Anthology, a multiple disc set of recordings drawn from [...]

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down looks to Know Better Learn Faster on the road

By on September 8th, 2009

With the release of its new studio album on the horizon, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down has mapped out an extensive North American tour for this fall. The trek, which kicks off just two days after the October 13th release of Know Better Learn Faster, spans five weeks and includes support from The [...]

Watch: JET sets “Black Hearts (On Fire)” (CoS Premiere)

By on September 8th, 2009

The straight-from-the-hip rock, the thumping rhythm section, and those searing guitar solos… what else can you do but cut loose?

Album Review: Collective Soul – Collective Soul (Rabbit)

By on September 8th, 2009

★★☆☆☆

To say Georgia band Collective Soul’s eighth studio LP sounds not that different than their previous efforts won’t surprise many people. If anything, the most shocking aspect of that statement is that the band has released seven previous albums, not to mention a greatest hits collection and live disc. It’s also not a sharp criticism of the band, either. If the songwriting ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Detour Festival put on hold… for now

By on September 8th, 2009

You’ll have to look elsewhere…