Mo Ostin obituary | Pop and rock
It is usually the artists who are the household names in the music business, but there have been a handful of executives who became well known in their own right, such as Clive Davis at […]
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How ‘My Life as a Rolling Stone’ shines a new light on band
Whether or not you accept the Rolling Stones as “the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band” — and at this stage of the game there isn’t any other group of stature even playing that music […]
Mario wants to make jazz album with Swizz Beatz – Music News
Mario has reached out to Swizz Beatz about possibly collaborating on a jazz album. In an interview with Billboard to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut self-titled record, the R&B singer-songwriter revealed he has […]
R.I.P. Judith Durham, The Seekers Singer Dead at 79
Judith Durham, singer of the Australian pop band The Seekers, has died at age 79. According to Universal Music Australia, Durham’s cause of death was chronic lung disease. “Our lives are changed forever losing our […]
Nichelle Nichols dead: Played Uhura in ‘Star Trek’ series
Nichelle Nichols, who played the communications officer on the Starship Enterprise on “Star Trek” and famously participated in what was thought to be the first interracial kiss on television, has died. Nichols died of heart […]
Maria Schneider Copyright Infringement Case vs. YouTube Goes Forward
Photo Credit: Maurice / CC by 2.0 A California judge has denied the YouTube request to toss a copyright lawsuit by composer Maria Schneider. Schneider’s lawsuit accuses YouTube of creating its Content ID system to […]
“Nosotros” by Mileisy M. Has Amazed Music Admirers from Every Corner of the World
Rising music producer and music video director Mileisy M. has launched yet another masterpiece titled “Nosotros.” The mesmerizing ballad produced by the artist has gone on to catch the attention of listeners worldwide within a […]
Charles Lloyd Trios: Ocean review – a rich mix from a master enchanter | Jazz
The saxophonist, flautist and early global-music pioneer Charles Lloyd has been entrancing audiences worldwide for more than 60 years, as well as travelling widely in his own fertile imagination to cultures way outside his jazz […]
Here Is Multi-Camera Video Of PETER CRISS And BRUCE KULICK’s ‘Hooked On Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Performance From Nashville’s CREATURES FEST
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss joined former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and his solo band on stage on May 29 at this year’s Creatures Fest at Nashville’s Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel. Together they performed the […]
Sam Gendel Next on Leaving with New Album
Sam Gendel will release a new full-length on Leaving Records. The bulk of blueblue was recorded in isolation in a makeshift studio built in a cabin floating atop a tributary of Oregon’s Columbia river. Having sketched out […]
Mo Ostin, US record exec who signed Jimi Hendrix and the Kinks, dies aged 95 | Music
Mo Ostin, the US record executive who signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix and presided over Warner/Reprise records for three decades, has died aged 95. “Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” said record executive […]
Cory Wong Announces Two-Part Collaborative Tour with Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten and More
Photo by Galen Higgins Cory Wong has announced plans for a unique two-legged collaborative tour and his largest U.S. headlining tour to date, entitled The Power Station Tour. The announcement comes hot on the heels […]
Mo Ostin, music executive who shaped the industry, has died
Mo Ostin, the music executive who helped transform Warner Bros. Records into one of the most admired music labels in the world and who earned respect and lasting allegiance from musicians from Los Angeles to […]
Tom Morello Praises 10-Year-Old Guitarist Ludovick Tshiswaka
If your shredding skills have gotten a nod from Tom Morello before you’re even old enough to drive a car, it’s safe to say you probably have a bright future ahead. The Rage Against the […]
Domi & JD Beck Interview: The Rebirth Of Cool
Before they released their first single this past April, the only way to discover Domi & JD Beck online was getting lucky on one of those deep YouTube rabbit holes. If you happened to arrive […]
All-Star Leonard Cohen Tribute Album Features James Taylor, More
Photo Credit: Norman Seeff (James Taylor pictured) Blue Note Records has announced an October 14 release date for Here it Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. The new album is produced by Larry Klein and […]
Sheena Belarmino becomes a singing mean girl
Sheena Belarmino still could not figure out how she was cast in the forthcoming musical series “Lyric and Beat.” She plays Melissa, the sister of Darren Espanto’s Jazz character, who is also one of the […]
Joni Mitchell Announces The Asylum Albums (1972-1975) Box Set
The Joni-ssance is coming, and right on cue, Joni Mitchell will soon share another collection in her ongoing archival box set series. Up next is The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), out on September 23rd via Rhino/Elektra. The […]
Blue Note Jazz Fest Napa
Robert Glasper is doing it all these days. He’s just come off a European Tour in support of his latest album, Black Radio III, performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival earlier this month (where he […]
Harry Styles and Sam Fender nominated for 2022 Mercury Prize – Music News
Harry Styles, Sam Fender, and Little Simz have been shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize. The organisers of the prestigious music honour – which recognises the best British or Irish album of the last 12 […]