Before heading out on the upcoming Black Crowes reunion tour, Chris and Rich Robinson will perform a string of acoustic gigs as Brothers of a Feather. The Brothers of a Feather moniker borrows its name from the duo’s 2007 live album that similarly found the Robinsons performing stripped-down renditions of …
Read More »Watch Green Day Cook With Martha Stewart, Perform 'Oh Yeah!' on 'Ellen'
Green Day appeared on The Ellen Show to perform their song “Oh Yeah!” and took the opportunity to learn a few cooking tricks from guest host Martha Stewart (as well as her fellow host Snoop Dogg). During the segment, Stewart teaches band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré …
Read More »Purple Heart Recipient, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, 'Escorted Out of the White House'
Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Vindman, who gave key impeachment testimony has been removed from his job and escorted from the White House, his lawyer said on Friday. “Today, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was escorted out of the White House where he has dutifully served his country and his President. He does so …
Read More »Sufjan Stevens, Stepfather Lowell Brams Preview New Age-Inspired Album With 'The Unlimited'
Sufjan Stevens and his long-time collaborator/stepfather, Lowell Brams, unveiled a new song, “The Unlimited,” from their upcoming New Age-inspired album, Aporia, out March 27th via their label Asthmatic Kitty. “The Unlimited” finds Stevens and Brams crafting an enthralling soundscape that keeps a serene synth at its core while still venturing …
Read More »How Little Big Town Became Country Music's Most Unconventional Band
Karen Fairchild’s son has a question for his mom: “Is soundcheck finished?” “Not yet babe, I wish,” says Fairchild, standing onstage at Carnegie Hall, where her band Little Big Town have been running through vocal arrangements and stage directions for a performance that evening. “It’s almost done,” she reassures her …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Fantasy Island,' 'F9,' 'The Plot Against America,' and More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLbdg4WM8qc Better Call Saul, Season Five The Breaking Bad prequel series is back for another season, finding Jim McGill/Saul Goodman increasingly wrapped up in criminal activity. Though the clip is set to Jim Reeves’ mellow country song “Welcome To My World,” scenes showcase a much harsher reality filled with late-night …
Read More »Fare Thee Well, John Delaney
Fare thee well, John Delaney. On the morning of Friday, January 31st, the self-made multi-millionaire and former congressman from Maryland officially ended his quixotic bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination. His quest began on July 28th, 2017, which means Delaney had been running for president for a whopping 918 days …
Read More »The First Time With Nicky Jam
Puerto Rican–Dominican singer, songwriter, and actor Nicky Jam is one of reggaeton‘s most prolific talents. Following his 2019 full-length release, Intimo, he kicked off the year with a feature role alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in their latest blockbuster, Bad Boys for Life. In this edition of “The First …
Read More »Bob Shane, Last Surviving Original Member of Kingston Trio, Dead at 85
Bob Shane, co-founder and last surviving original member of the influential folk group the Kingston Trio, died Sunday at the age of 85. Shane died at a hospice facility in Phoenix, Arizona, where he lived the past few decades, his agent confirmed to The New York Times. Shane’s wife, Bobbie …
Read More »Little Dragon Announce 'New Me, Same Us,' Share Lead Single 'Hold On'
Little Dragon announced their latest album,New Me, Same Us,on Tuesday, sharing the LP’s lead single, “Hold On.” The funky track boasts a message of letting go of your past lives: “Farewell in a millions/Broken hearts into billions/Always feel real/No regrets oh the pain will heal/Please accept why we’re standing still.” …
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