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Concert Review: Band of Skulls at Warsaw in Brooklyn
March 21, 2014
Yesterday was a big day for Band of Skulls, as the alternative rock band played their new single “Asleep at the Wheel” on Late Night with Seth Meyers, rocked a sold out show in Brooklyn, and announced their headlining spot at the 2000trees Festival this summer. There’s nothing slowing down the Southampton, England natives as
Ten Best Concept Albums Ever Made
March 19, 2014
Concept albums are very nearly a dirty word in modern music. Written off as either overtly pretentious tripe with some not-so-hidden agenda or self-indulgent prance through the authors psyche, there’s little room for them on most CD shelves (or, more realistically, iPod playlists). But what of the forgotten gems? That is to say, what of
How Neil Young Affected the Sound of the Grunge Movement
March 8, 2014
Neil Young’s illustrious discography can be daunting for even longtime fans. With 35 full-lengths and dozens of live and tribute albums, it’s impossible to concisely classify his sound. Folk, country, and rock dominate much of his material, but Young’s sheer willingness to stretch out his stylistic boundaries – throughout every decade of his career –
So Who is Playing CMA Festival 2014? We Have the Answer
March 7, 2014
We find ourselves in the thick of the festival announcement season. All the summer festivals are busy getting out their lineups in an effort to ramp up ticket sales as the fans sit in cold houses, dreaming of heat waves and nights spend swaying to the music. For country music, there is no better festival
Rod Stewart, Santana Join Forces for Arena Tour
February 28, 2014
Smooth rock fans: brace yourselves. This may be the most exciting thing that will ever happen to you. The latest in a long line of superstar megastar co-headlining jaunts sees Rod Stewart and Santana team up for a trek across North America. In what their publicist has termed “their combined love of rock, soul, world
Rihanna, Eminem Team Up for Monster Stadium Tour
February 25, 2014
Eminem and Rihanna have collectively announced that they’re set to embark on a concert tour this August. Making the most of their joint hit “Monster”, the pair will make stops in only three cities across the very tiny duration of the Monster tour. “There are some shows coming up with Rihanna,” Eminem said in an
Tori Amos Unrolls Theatre Tour Across North America
February 20, 2014
Tori Amos has just unveiled a release date for her upcoming album, as well as a 27-city North American tour this summer, set to kick off July 16th in Vancouver, Canada. After its first night north of the border, Amos will visit Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Boston, Nashville
Lionel Richie Teams With Cee Lo Green for All the Hits Tour
February 13, 2014
Lionel Richie has just announced that he’s due to embark on an extensive North American tour this summer, with support from Cee-Lo Green. The pop legend will kick off the North American leg of his All the Hits All Night Long tour, which has already played in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East,
How Soon Is Cancelled? Morrissey Announces 2014 Tour Dates
February 13, 2014
After a period of poor health forced Morrissey to cancel a string of both South and North American tour dates last year, the Mozfather is set to return to the states this year for a tour. The British icon kicks off the trek on May 7th in San Jose, followed by a May 10th show
Jake Owen Fills Summer with Days of Gold Tour
February 12, 2014
Country star Jake Owen has just revealed a series of tour dates in support of his latest album Days of Gold. The 55 city trek kicks off on March 20th with a show in Brookings, South Dakota and will see Owen makes stops in New York, Virginia Beach, Buffalo, Wichita, and Atlanta among others, before
