Garth Brooks has disinvited America’s Got Talent finalist Michael Ketterer from appearing at his October concert at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana following the arrest of the aspiring singer for domestic violence. Ketterer performed a song that Brooks had written especially for him during the September 19th finale of America’s …
Read More »Josh Turner Announces Gospel Album 'I Serve a Savior'
Josh Turner, whose 2003 debut single “Long Black Train” was a nod to his gospel-music roots, will release a full-length album showcasing songs of faith next month. Due out October 26th, the South Carolina native’s I Serve a Saviorwill include hand-picked hymns, new original material and live versions of Turner’s …
Read More »William Shatner Taps Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, Brad Paisley for Holiday LP
William Shatner, master of the theatrical spoken-word rock cover, is tackling the Yuletide with his first-ever holiday LP, Shatner Claus –The Christmas Album, out October 26th via Clepoatra Records. Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, Brad Paisley, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins and former Yes …
Read More »Watch Demon Fill Heart, Lose Horns in Alt-J's 'Last Year' Remix Video
A demon tries to fill the hole in his heart in the surreal, yet touching video for Alt-J‘s remix of “Last Year.” The new version of the track features production from Terrace Martin and a verse from Washington D.C. rapper GoldLink, and will appear on Alt-J’s upcoming remixes album, Reduxer, …
Read More »Watch Dave Grohl Cover Nirvana's 'In Bloom' With Trombone Shorty
Dave Grohl joined Trombone Shorty & the Orleans Avenue on Saturday for a rare live performance of Nirvana‘s “In Bloom,” the grunge-pop anthem from 1991’s Nevermind. The Foo Fighters frontman hopped behind the drum kit for a jazzy instrumental version of the song during Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown at the …
Read More »Hear David Guetta's New Double-Album '7'
David Guetta returned with 7, a massive 27-track double album, on Friday. It’s his first full-length since 2014. The first half of 7 is filled with featured vocalists. Several have worked with Guetta on global hits in the past, like Sia and Nicki Minaj. The producer also recruits a number …
Read More »10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week: Anthony D'Amato, Brett Young
The latest from Number One hitmaker Brett Young, an instant winner from songwriter Anthony D’Amato, and a collaboration between Dolly Parton and Sia make up the country and Americana songs you must hear this week. Anthony D’Amato, “The Oyster and the Pearl” Anthony D’Amato rolls with the punches on this …
Read More »Hear Al Green's First New Recording In a Decade
The last time Al Green released a new song, George W. Bush was still in office. That changed today with Green’s first song in ten years, “Before The Next Teardrop Falls,” released as part of Amazon’s new “Produced By” series. The track and it proves Green, 72, hasn’t lost a …
Read More »Watch Beck Perform With Phoenix at Los Angeles Concert
Phoenix brought out surprise guest Beck to perform a pair of songs during the second night of the French band’s five-night residency at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre. “Every night we played in L.A. has to be special. I think there’s almost one L.A. reference in every single song that we …
Read More »Review: HoodCelebrityy Can't Match 'Walking Trophy' on New EP 'Inna Real Life'
If you spent any time in the Northeast this summer, it’s likely that you heard HoodCelebrityy’s “Walking Trophy,” which was a favorite of radio DJs. The track helped this Jamaica-born, New York City-based singer and occasional rapper earn a deal with Epic Records for a reported $600,000, and on Friday, …
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