Freddie Mercury Biopic Likely Cancelled
According to a recent tweet from the BBC, that once heavily buzzed Freddie Mercury biopic is probably getting nixed. The film (which was being produced in part by one Robert DeNiro) once featured...
View ArticleMGMT Release New Album Trailer / Short Film
MGMT will release their self-titled third LP on September 17th via Columbia. But in the meantime, fans can check out a new short film which functions as a trailer for the album. Directed by Jordan...
View ArticleThe Dodos Play the Psychedelic ‘Confidence’ on Letterman
Photo Credit: Chloe Aftel The Dodos stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman last night to play their blistering, psychedelic new single, “Confidence.” The track is one of many, many arresting...
View ArticleBill Murray to Star in New Film Comedy as Grizzled Music Manager
Bill Murray is a bad-ass. Everybody knows that. (How many other actors can boast this amount of face-plastered T-shirts?) And his newest role sounds like it could be one of his greatest: According to...
View ArticleRare ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Eraserhead’ Soundtracks Out on CD
David Lynch is one of the most iconic filmmakers of his generation. But his creepy, hypnotic visuals would be much less iconic without the moody atmospheres of composer Angelo Badalamenti. The duo...
View ArticleShare Your Best Doors Story, Win a Three-CD Set / App Download
On May 6th, Rhino Entertainment released THE DOORS, an innovative application that bundles the legendary rock band’s music with interactive content, rare band images and artwork, videos, and more. The...
View ArticleProg Collective (Featuring Members of Yes, Gentle Giant, Dream Theater) to...
Prog Collective is a prog-rock supergroup — almost to the point of absurdity. The “band,” directed by former Yes member Billy Sherwood, released their debut album last year, and now they’re back with...
View ArticleTV on the Radio Play Explosive ‘Mercy’ on Letterman
Cover of the “Mercy” 7″ TV on the Radio dropped by Late Show with David Letterman last night, playing their explosive new single, “Mercy.” While this performance isn’t exactly their tightest (Frontman...
View ArticleInto the Lens: Moon Taxi (with Black Taxi), September 5th, 2013 (Chattanooga,...
Last night, Moon Taxi brought their funky, high-energy brand of alt-prog to Rhythm & Brews in Chattanooga. The Nashville-based quintet played a reliably eclectic set, while Brooklyn quartet Black...
View Article‘Always Sunny’ Cast Pimps New Kings of Leon Album in Hilarious Trailer
Kings of Leon have released a new trailer for their upcoming LP, Mechanical Bull. But this ain’t your standard EPK stuff: The clip features the cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as Dennis...
View ArticleJeff Tweedy Announces December Solo Shows
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has announced a mini solo tour for December. Pre-seales for all of the shows (besides those in L.A.) will begin on Wednesday, September 11th, and on-sales will begin that...
View Article‘Breaking Bad’ Breakdown: ‘To’hajiilee’
(SPOILERS AHEAD, so “tread lightly,” ye Breaking Bad fanatics!) Season Five, Episode 13: “To’hajiilee” Written by: George Mastras, Directed by: Michelle MacLaren A good story suspends time. It...
View ArticleMy Bloody Valentine Announce North American Tour
Shoegaze legends My Bloody Valentine have announced a small North American tour. These dates follow the band’s previous worldwide trek in support of m b v, their surprise follow-up the 1991...
View ArticleA Perfect Circle Unveil Limited Edition Live Box Set
Art-metal supergroup A Perfect Circle will release the rarities box set A Perfect Circle Live: Featuring Stone and Echo on November 26th. The limited edition box includes a DVD of the band’s 2011...
View ArticleArcade Fire Release Video for New Single, ‘Reflektor’
So…after months of endless speculation about the minute details of their upcoming fourth LP, Arcade Fire have finally dropped their new single, the seven-minute”Reflektor.” There’s a surreal music...
View ArticleCheckin’ ‘Em Twice: Peter Gabriel’s 10 Funniest Stage Moves
Peter Gabriel is the coolest person on planet Earth. As a singer, songwriter, and sonic chameleon, he boasts one of the most eclectic resumes in music history — from his early work with Genesis to his...
View ArticleUnknown Mortal Orchestra Announce New EP, Tour
Following the release of their latest LP, II, psych-rock outfit Unknown Mortal Orchestra are dropping a new EP, Blue Record, which will be released by Jagjaguwar on October 29th. The EP will also be...
View ArticleVolcano Choir Dazzle ‘Fallon’ Crowd with ‘Byegone’
Volcano Choir — Justin Vernon’s collaborative project with post-rock outfit Collections of Colonies of Bees — stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, where they played “Byegone,” an epic...
View Article‘Breaking Bad’ Box Set Features Barrel Packaging
Just when you think Breaking Bad couldn’t possibly get any more awesome…they go and do somethin’ like this. That’s right — the highly anticipated series box set for TV’s most beloved meth-drama will...
View Article2013 Mercury Prize Shortlist Unveiled
The Barclaycard Mercury Prize is arguably the most prestigious award within the British music industry. And even making it onto the “shortlist” is an accomplishment in itself. This year’s eclectic...
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