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Mumford & Sons Promise “Evolution, Not Revolution” On New Album

[photogallerylink id=43821 align=left]Clarifying previous comments that their upcoming new album would sound like “doom folk” music, Mumford & Sons dismissed their remarks as a “joke” and explained what they really meant. Bassist Ted Dwane recently […]

2012/03/30

Florence + The Machine To Go ‘Unplugged’ For MTV

[photogallerylink id=114375 align=left]Florence + The Machine will release their first live album on April 9th, a set of acoustic songs recorded for MTV Unplugged. Florence Welch performed along with three members of her band and […]

2012/03/06

The B-52′s Celebrate 35 Years Together

[photogallerylink id=37038 align=left][lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The B-52′s[/lastfm] formed back in 1977 in Athen’s Georgia. Over the weekend they celebrated 35 years together back in their home town, with a huge anniversary show.

2012/02/13

Today in Pink Floyd History? There’s An App For That

[photogallerylink id=91021 align=left] [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Pink Floyd[/lastfm] fans who own the iPhone and iPad have a new companion for their favorite prog-rock band. This Day in Music Apps announced their latest music trivia app this week, […]

2011/11/09

Paul McCartney with Sean Lennon (L) and Yoko Ono (R) (photo: MARIA R. BASTONE/AFP/Getty Images)

Rock Hall Expands Beatles Exhibit Thanks To Major New Contributions

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame made a bold statement Thursday with their announcement of a [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Beatles[/lastfm] exhibit that they promise to be the biggest and best in the world.

2011/07/10

Bruce Springsteen On Clarence Clemons: Condition ‘Encouraging’

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bruce Springsteen[/lastfm] released a statement on longtime E-Street Band saxophone player Clarence Clemons. While he remains hospitalized, Clemons’ condition has sparked optimism in Springsteen’s voice.

2011/06/15

RIP Human League And Stranglers Producer Martin Rushent (1948-2011)

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Martin Rushent[/lastfm], best known for his production of classic ’80s albums by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Human League[/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Stranglers[/lastfm], passed away this past weekend. The announcement of Rushent’s death was made via Twitter and […]

2011/06/07

Peter Gabriel Announces June Concert Tour

[photogallerylink id=70750 align=left] [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Peter Gabriel[/lastfm] just announced a small list of spring/summer tour dates to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album So including a stop at Chicago’s United Center in June.

2011/03/29

The Cars Set Release Date For Reunion Album

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Cars[/lastfm] have recorded their first album together in 24 years, and now we finally know when it will be released to the world.

2011/02/07

Alice Cooper Calls Out Robert Plant About A Led Zeppelin Reunion

Dave Hogan/Getty Images The recent Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Alice Cooper[/lastfm] wants a Led Zeppelin reunion as much as all their millions of fans. He can’t believe Robert Plant is holding the […]

2011/01/28

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