The new Daft Punk album, Random Access Memories is now streaming on iTunes, ahead of its scheduled May 21st release date. This comes after the album leaked on the internet. Listen to it here. Read more…
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After much speculation, details have finally emerged about a new Strokes album. This will be the band’s fifth studio album.
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Pearl Jam Curates Festival of Friends
It seems the faster rumors spread, the less likely they are to be true. Rumors flew this weekend during PJ20, Pearl Jam’s two-day festival marking twenty years since the release of their debut album, Ten. While the festival was a model of non-stop entertainment and convenience (once you arrived in the beautiful, yet remote, setting of Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI), fans couldn’t help from wondering what surprises the band had in store. Some rumors were plausible: a Temple of the Dog reunion, which seemed likely given an auspicious tweet by Temple lead singer Chris Cornell announcing his arrival in nearby Chicago the day before the festival. Others were exciting, if unlikely: guest appearances by Neil Young or Bruce Springsteen. A few rumors just seemed silly–do we really want to hear Bono sing “Even Flow”?
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Rumors turned into reality as Temple of the Dog reunited on the first night of Pearl Jam’s Twenty Destination Weekend. Among the guests playing with them were Chris Cornell, Julian Casablancas, and Josh Homme. Read more…
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The tribute album, Rave On Buddy Holly, will be made available June 28 via Fantasy Records. The album comes just in time to celebrate Holly’s 75th with an ode to the outstanding, inspiring musician from other outstanding artists who have been deeply inspired and touch by the man. The tribute album will feature a multitude of artists from various genres and backgrounds, including Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, Julian Casablancas, Modest Mouse, Cee-Lo Green, She & Him, and plenty more. Check out more details including the track list after the jump
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According to his Twitter, an updated tweet posted last night from Julian Casablancas reveals the status of his band’s new album: finally finished.
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Hipsters everywhere found their world torn to shreds when The Strokes announced that the release date of their new album will be delayed yet again, until March of 2011. This news was met in formerly working class metropolitan neighborhoods across the nation with much weeping and gnashing of teeth. More after the jump. Read more…
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Julian Casablancas has announced a new slew of tour dates for the spring in support of his debut solo album Phrazes For The Young. In addition to currently recording a fourth album with The Strokes, Casablancas will kick off a spring tour on March 26 in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more…
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