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Phish Tickets the Cause of Murder-Suicide in Pennsylvania?
This sad story gives new meaning to the term "diehard fan," and we're not trying to be funny. Two men are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in western Pennsylvania. The cause of the tragedy, family members suggest, is several thousand dollars worth of Phish tickets. Yes, Phish tickets.
Jack White Covers ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ [Listen]
Suspend the gender disbelief for a second and indulge in Jack White's grainy, sounds-like-vinyl cover of 'Coal Miner's Daughter.' He can't be a daughter, of course, but he sure brings plenty of grit to this Loretta Lynn classic.
Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dead at 53
Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Australian band the Divinyls, died on Sunday, April 21, at the age of 53. The singer, best known for the 1991 smash 'I Touch Myself,' reportedly died at home in New York City following bouts with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Daft Punk Release ‘Get Lucky’ Feat. Pharrell Williams [Listen]
Daft Punk have finally released their new single 'Get Lucky,' featuring uber producer Pharrell Williams on vocals and guitarist Nile Rodgers. The song is the lead track from 'Random Access Memories,' due out May 21. After a serious dose of hype and "are they or aren't they?" leaks, the final product is upon us.
Steve Buscemi Directing Vampire Weekend NYC Webcast
East Coast, represent! More specifically: New York boroughs, represent! Vampire Weekend, products of Columbia University in uptown Manhattan, will team up with Brooklynite actor and director (and distant relative of a Weekend'er, it turns out) Steve Buscemi for their upcoming show at Roseland Ballroom in NYC, which takes place on April 28. Buscemi will direct a webcast, which will air as part of t
Rancid, the Transplants Announce Summer Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Tim Armstrong will double up his workload this summer, as his main band, Rancid, embarks on a short but sweet June tour with his other project, the rap-punk supergroup the Transplants. It's only a 10-date trek that hits mostly East Coast cities and a few Canadian outposts, but we're confident that Armstrong can handle playing twice per night! He's indestructible, like the Rancid
Flaming Lips Releasing Chocolate Brain Filled With Complete Discography
Flaming Lips are taking their connection with candy and desire to appeal to all of your senses even further. Frontman Wayne Coyne recently Instagrammed a photo of a large chocolate brain, complete with all the the crevices and folds. He then revealed that every single one of the band's recordings will be issued inside these life-sized choco-noggins. It's so cerebral and so sweet -- literally. Soun
Kings of Leon’s New Album Due in September
Mark those calendars, Kings of Leon fans. Bassist Jared Followill has shared a big piece of news: The band's sixth album, which is the follow up to 'Come Around Sundown,' should be out this September.
Mumford and Sons Announce North American Tour Dates
Mumford and Sons may be known for singing "I will wait / I will wait for you" in their ubiquitous smash 'I Will Wait,' but the good news for North American fans of the English neo-folkers is that they won't have to wait to see the band perform live.
The Mumfords have just announced the details of a North American tour that begins on May 21 in Alberta, Canada, and runs along a chunk of We
Swedish House Mafia Play Final Show at Ultra Music Festival
It was sayonara for Swedish House Mafia at this weekend's Ultra Music Festival, as Sunday (March 24) marked the trio's final live gig -- at least until the inevitable reunion tour.
Pearl Jam Working on New Album With Incubus Guitarist Mike Einziger
Pearl Jam are making progress on their new album, and it will feature a contribution from Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger. How do we know his? Well, for one thing, the axeman tweeted a photo of himself, his lady love and the one and only Eddie Vedder, frontman for PJ, revealing that he is "recording strings" for the new platter. That's just about all the proof we need that stuff is happe
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Go Wild at SXSW 2013, Treat Stubb’s to New Jams
Yeah Yeah Yeahs offered up a mix of old and new material at their SXSW 2013 show last night (March 13.) The fabulous Karen O and her crew took over Stubb's BBQ at the NPR showcase, sprinkling in teasers from the forthcoming album 'Mosquito,' such as 'Sacrilege,' 'Subway' and the title track, among the classics.