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Grammy Winners 2023: See the full Alternative and Rock winners list
The 2023 Grammy Awards are happening today (Feb. 5) in Los Angeles. The rock, alternative and metal categories are stacked with stalwarts as well as unexpected nominees. Turnstile were nominated in three categories: Best Rock Performance, Best Metal Performance, and Best Rock Song, while Wet Leg received five nods including Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Alternative […]
Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish and more sign petition to save independent venues
Business owners and employees across the world have been navigating the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic that has put many out of work. Venues are no different as shows have been canceled and postponed since March. Now, with 90% of independent venues fearing they’ll never reopen if the shutdown continues past 6 months, artists […]
Here’s why Woodstock 50 is suing its main investor for “sabotage”
In March of 2019, Woodstock 50 was announced. Set to be held in August 2019 in New York, the festival soon faced a number of problems. After a venue change, a shift to a free benefit show and several acts dropping from the lineup, Woodstock 50 was ultimately canceled in the end. Now, the festival […]
AP&R Playlist: EDM-infused metal, chill surf rock and heavy indie
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2020 lineup includes Billie Eilish, blink-182
The lineup for next year’s iHeartRadio ALTer EGO concert have been revealed that includes Billie Eilish, blink-182 and more. The third-annual show will take place at the Los Angeles Forum on January 18. Read more: Simple Plan, State Champs, We The Kings tease collab track ahead of tour Other artists playing at the event will […]
10 times musicians covered each other in our scene
There’s really only two outcomes for cover songs: They’re either nothing special or the best thing on the planet. Luckily, we’ve selected some sublime moments of bands exchanging a neat back-and-forth so you don’t have to sort through all the hellishly boring renditions out there. From Green Day and Tim Armstrong converging onstage to New […]
Woodstock 50 headliner pulls from festival ahead of ticket sales
Woodstock 50 has recently faced their first problem concerning the anniversary event. According to Consequence Of Sound, one of the festival’s headliners, the Black Keys have canceled their scheduled appearance. The band cite “scheduling conflicts” as the reason for pulling from the festival. The band took to Facebook yesterday to share the news. Read more: ‘The […]
12 ‘Twilight’ soundtrack songs you definitely rocked out to
Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga made people all over the world fall in love with sparkly vampires and muscular, hairy werewolves. We can’t deny we were all wrapped up in the love story that became one of the biggest cultural film phenomenons. The first Twilight movie is turning 10 years old today, Nov. 21. To celebrate, […]
Richard Swift's cause of death revealed
Ex-Shins and Black Keys member and prolific artist/producer Richard Swift’s cause of death has been revealed by his family. The musician died last week after a GoFundMe account was started to help him battle a “life-threatening condition.” Read more: Richard Swift has died at the age of 41 Swift died last Tuesday (July 3), aged […]
Richard Swift, former Shins member and solo artist, dies at 41
Musician, producer and former the Shins and the Black Keys member Richard Swift has died at the age of 41, as reported by Pitchfork. Last month, fans were alerted to a “life-threatening condition” affecting the artist when a GoFundMe account was launched to help cover medical costs. Swift’s death on Tuesday was confirmed on his official […]
Jack White allegedly tried to fight a member of the Black Keys at a bar
According to Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, former White Stripes frontman Jack White tried to fight him at a bar in New York City last night. Throughout an extensive series of tweets (that have since been deleted), Carney explained the situation. “I’ve never met Jack White until last night,” he wrote. “He came to a […]
Cage The Elephant premiere "Cigarette Daydreams" music video
Cage The Elephant have released a new video for “Cigarette Daydreams,” the latest single from the group's third album, last year's Melophobia. A ballad which serves as the record's closing track, “Cigarette Daydreams” is somewhat restrained by Cage standards, and its video, a black and white tribute to French New Wave cinema, with a bleak narrative, […]
The Rentals - Lost In Alphaville
The Rentals Lost In Alphaville It’s been 15 years since the Rentals last released a proper full-length (the severely underrated, heavily Blur-influenced Seven More Minutes), but Lost In Alphaville isn’t exactly “new”—every one of these 10 songs started off as a part of the band’s ambitious Songs About Time series in 2009. Reheated leftovers they […]
Global Citizen Festival (Foo Fighters, Neil Young, the Black Keys) raises $1.3 billion for charity
Last week's Global Citizen Festival in New York City, which welcomed 60,000 attendees and featured performances from Foo Fighters, Neil Young, the Black Keys, raised an astounding $1.3 billion in charitable commitments. Festival founder Hugh Evans wrote a blog on the subject of awareness meeting action that can be read here. An excerpt from the Huffington Post details […]
Tegan And Sara add west coast dates to fall tour with The Black Keys
Tegan And Sara have added more west coast stops, which will include Canada, to their upcoming tour with The Black Keys. Tour dates (newly added dates indicated in bold):* September 23 – The Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC September 24 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA September 25 – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID September […]
Jeff The Brotherhood - Hypnotic Nights
Jeff The Brotherhood Hypnotic Nights When word came down that Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach was going to be behind the controls of the new Jeff The Brotherhood album, the hope was that he would bring back in some of the garage rock looseness that marked the band's earliest work but has been systematically chipped […]
Tegan And Sara to support the Black Keys in October
Tegan And Sara will be opening for the Black Keys on seven western US shows this October. Dates are as follows: October 1 – Fresno, CA / Save Mart Center October 2 – Santa Barbara, CA / Santa Barbara Bowl October 4 – San Diego, CA / Valley View Casino Center October 5 – Los […]
Patrick Carney (The Black Keys) accuses Napster founder of stealing royalties
The Black Keys' aversion to digital streaming giant Spotify continues, with drummer Patrick Carney accusing Spotify board member/Napster founder Sean Parker of pocketing artist royalties. Via The Hollywood Reporter: “'Because he’s [Parker] an asshole. That guy has $2 billion that he made from figuring out ways to steal royalties from artists, and that’s the bottom […]
Skrillex, Fake Problems, Childish Gambino, fun., Battles, more up for Woodies
mtvU, MTV's college network, today announced the nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards, the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience. Nominees include Skrillex [pictured], the Black Keys, Childish Gambino, fun., Fake Problems, Best Coast, M83, Battles and more. The complete nominee list can be seen here. The awards ceremony […]
Refused announce European festival dates
The reunited Refused have announced a couple of European festival dates; check out the details below. The group's lone American appearance thus far remains Coachella this April. Apr 13 Coachella Music Festival Indio, CA Apr 20 Coachella Music Festival Indio, CA Apr 27 Monster Bash Berlin, Germany Apr 29 Groezrock Meerhout, Belgium Aug 09 Way […]
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