Category: Music
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Neon Trees to release debut “Habits”
From the western plains of Provo, Utah, comes Neon Trees, a band whose name captures their essence – iridescent pop grounded by sturdy, organic roots rock – introduced on “Animal,” first single from their debut album HABITS, set for March 23rd release in the physical and digital marketplace on Mercury Records. “Animal” at Alternative radio…
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Paper Tongues biography
Paper Tongues plays for the people. Fusing massive rock n’ roll melodies with fiery hip hop beats, the Charlotte band conjures an infectious, incendiary sound on their A&M/Octone debut, due out this summer. Embracing elements of rock, funk, rap and soul, these seven individuals have created something you haven’t before. It’s music for dancing, crying,…
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Gretchen Wilson to release “Greatest Hits”
Grammy Award winning recording artist Gretchen Wilson will release her first Greatest Hits album on January 19. The Greatest Hits album on Columbia Nashville includes all of the fan-favorite songs from over the years as well as the never before commercially released live recording of “Barracuda.” The multi-platinum singer co-wrote seven and produced six of…
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Slayer cancels tour — Tom Araya needs back surgery
“Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot,” said Slayer’s manager Rick Sales, “but they just haven’t handled the problem, so he’s biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month.” This difficult decision made by the band’s bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of Slayer’s immediate…
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Adelitas Way announce tour dates
Over the past year Adelitas Way has spent countless days on the road, touring with Cavo, Breaking Benjamin, and Shinedown, all in support of their major label debut. It’s no secret that life on the road can take its toll, but the hard-rocking Las Vegas five-piece managed to find an escape of the road’s monotony…
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Watch Thirty Seconds to Mars “Faces of Mars” video
Thirty Seconds to Mars set out to do something that had yet to be done when it came to releasing their latest album, This Is War. Jared Leto and fellow band mates asked their fans to send in pictures of themselves for a chance to be displayed on the cover of their new album. The…
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Ke$ha is #1 with “Animal” and “Tik Tok”
Ke$ha – the red hot pop sensation who has taken the world by storm – continues her 2010 domination. Her debut album “Animal”, which was released on Tuesday, is #1 on the iTunes Albums Chart and trending #1 on SoundScan. Ke$ha is taking over the iTunes Top 10 Singles Chart with “TiK ToK” holding strong…
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Janus to tour with Chevelle
Revolver has described Janus as a band that sounds like “Deftones getting Disturbed because their Chevelle stalled when the alt-metallers were just 30 Seconds To Mars.” The Chicago band—-David Scotney (vocals), Johnny Salazar (drums), Alan Quitman (bass), Mike Tyranski (guitar/programming)—will soon be able to show everyone that they live up to such a compliment. Once…
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The Brian Jonestown Massacre to release “Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?”
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is back and set to release their tenth studio album, Who Killed Sgt. Pepper? on February 23rd. The 13-track album was recorded throughout 2009 in Iceland and Berlin and features Spaceman 3 legend Will Carruthers on bass, vocalist Unnur Andrea Einarsdottir and a variety of international musicians contributing textures not previously…
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Rosanne Cash announces tour
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will make a series of upcoming television and live appearances beginning in January as she rides a wave of critical praise for her current album The List. First up, Cash will be interviewed by New York Times music critic Jon Pareles at the New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend event on…