Chris Young and Gavin DeGraw go way back to 2003 and offer a rock-forward rendition of DeGraw’s song “I Don’t Want to Be” for the latest installment of CMT Crossroads. Originally appearing on DeGraw’s debut album Chariot, “I Don’t Want to Be” is particularly heavy and vibrant in this live …
Read More »A Buoyant Alanis Morissette Performs 'Jagged Little Pill,' Debuts New Songs at Apollo Theater
Come all ye Catholic school rejects, New Age earth mothers, gender rebels and jilted ex-lovers: Alanis Morissette has room around the campfire for you. “It’s like a family reunion,” she said Monday night, beaming onstage at the sold-out historic Apollo Theater in New York City. Accompanied by guitarists Jason Orm …
Read More »Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Previews 'Really Crushing New Songs' Ahead of Winter Tour
Although Megadeth had hoped to record the follow-up to their 2016 album Dystopiathis year, frontman Dave Mustaine’s cancer diagnosis sidelined their progress. But despite the medical setback, the singer-guitarist is promising to release a handful of new tracks ahead of the band’s winter European tour. Before Megadeth paused work on …
Read More »Keith Urban Rips Through Hits Medley at Canadian Football Halftime Show
Keith Urban was the headlining performer at the 2019 Grey Cup, the championship game of the Canadian Football League, on Sunday night. And his nearly 13-minute medley of hits proved more exciting than the lopsided game itself: the Winnipeg Blue Bombers walloped the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33 to 12. With guitar …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Leonard Cohen, 'Puppets'
Not a lot of people can get away with uttering the word “puppet” sans laughter. Leonard Cohen was not “a lot of people.” Perhaps because he had a voice that would have gravitas even while ordering a burger and fries. Perhaps because he was both a musician and a seer. …
Read More »Doobie Brothers Expand 50th Anniversary Tour Dates With Michael McDonald
The Doobie Brothers have added 23 additional dates to their 50th anniversary tour. The news follows the band’s announcement earlier this month — during their show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium —that former member Michael McDonald will be once again joining their lineup. The singer-keyboardist will be joining Tom Johnston, Pat …
Read More »2019 AMAs: How to Watch and Stream the American Music Awards
The 2019 American Music Awards take place this Sunday night and if you’re looking to watch the show, there are a couple of ways to catch the action. For those who haven’t cut the cord, the broadcast itself will air live on ABC from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on November …
Read More »Harry Styles Talks Mushrooms, Therapy, 'Fine Line' With Zane Lowe
Harry Styles discussed grappling with commercial pressure but ultimately embracing a more fun mentality with his new album Fine Line during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio Friday. Fine Line marks Styles’ second studio album, and during the chat he acknowledged that his self-titled solo …
Read More »Gregg Rolie Looks Back on His Days With Santana, Journey, and Ringo Starr
You might not know the name Gregg Rolie, but you definitely know his music. Not only did he sing “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” “Oye Como Va,” and all the other early Santana classics as the group’s original lead vocalist, but he went on to form Journey with Santana guitarist …
Read More »Little Big Town Detail New Album 'Nightfall'
Little Big Town detailed their ninth studio LP Nightfall, which will be released January 17th. The new album, which follows 2017’s The Breaker, features the quartet’s Grammy-nominated “The Daughters” as well as their current single “Over Drinking,” both of which will be available with pre-orders starting Friday, November 22nd. Nightfall …
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