Rough Trade Records in Brooklyn; Credit: David Hilowitz
Today marks a major shift in music industry practice.
After months of planning and an official June 11 announcement, musicians, record labels, trade organizations, …
The Mötley Crüe Final Tour began on July 2nd last year and will continue until December 31st in 2015. With band members Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars and Vince …
British indie-rockers Alt-J will begin their world tour November 30th in Indianapolis. During the six month journey, the band will play in a series of New Years festivals in Australia, …
This week, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was charged with attempting to procure a murder, possession of cannabis and methamphetamine, and threatening to kill, however just 24 hours after the initial …
This year marked the first annual Soulfest, a neo-soul, funk, and hip hop festival in Australia and New Zealand. With some of the finest artists from the last 20 years, …
In the United States, the practice of releasing records on Tuesdays has been done so long, it's now an almost unquestioned standard -- an exercise in tradition more than a …
Streaming now on Netflix is the Oscar-winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. The Morgan Neville-directed film takes an in-depth look at the legion of women who assumed the role …
Australia's biggest festival, Big Day Out (BDO), has been canceled for 2015 but has every intention of coming back in 2016.
C3 Presents -- the American festival promoters behind Lollapolooza and …
John Butler Trio At Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, NYC 6.17.2014
It was a beautiful, clear evening on Tuesday in Central Park as the John Butler Trio brought their Flesh & Blood …
Yesterday, we learned the shocking news that L’Wren Scott (a well known fashion designer and Mick Jagger's girlfriend of 12+ years) was found dead in New York City of an …
Following the March 17th release of her latest album, Kiss Me Once, Kylie Minogue has announced the dates of her European tour this fall. This will be her first tour …
Lorde has just announced a short Australian tour taking place this April and May, following her current US tour. She will be visiting six cities in Australia over the course …
The National have just announced a slew of Spring and early Summer North American tour dates in support of 2013's Trouble Will Find Me, in addition to their already announced …
The BBC Sound of 2014 longlist has been announced. The list contains 15 acts expected to make huge waves in the music world in the coming year. It's compiled by …
Ron Burgundy and company are back! Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues hits theaters in the US December 20th, but lucky fans at the Sydney premiere got to see a live …
In a statement on Facebook, Fleetwood Mac have announced that they are canceling tour dates in Australia and New Zealand because bass player John McVie is undergoing cancer treatment:
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Alt-rock heavyweights Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age have just announced a joint tour that will take place in Australia and New Zealand in March 2014. Australian …
Black Sabbath announced today on their website the official details of their brand new live DVD, "Live...Gathered In Their Masses." Included were packaging details, a set list for both the …
"...and I think to myself, what a wonderful world."
Louie Armstrong's classic tune rippled out of the house PA system after The Flaming Lips, along with Tame Impala, ended their show …
Neutral Milk Hotel just announced new dates for their upcoming reunion tour, and the group will be covering some serious ground. Already announced were a series of southern stops, but …
The Big Day Out Music Festival lineup has just been revealed, and leading the pack are headliners Arcade Fire, Pearl Jam, and Blur. From January 17th through February 2nd, the …
After a slight tear to a vocal chord, R&B rapper Frank Ocean has canceled the rest of his mini-tour in Australia.
The tear happened during his performance last night at …
Tame Impala will be touring the US this fall after finishing their European summer festival tour. They will be joining The Flaming Lips for five shows and playing two …
Oh man. It’s a hot day, and you want something cold and refreshing to drink. For the Aussie man, this usually means a good, draught beer. Lion, Australia’s largest beer …
A little over a month ago, Tyler, the Creator found himself under public scrutiny due to the generous amount creative freedom given to the rapper and his Odd Future affiliates …
Singer Frank Ocean announced his 'You're Not Dead' world tour today. The tour is primarily festival based but he's also making other stops along the way and will be accompanied …
Back in late April, Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother announced that he will no longer perform under the name. That being said he has also announced that he will be releasing …
After difficulties with time management between Tame Impala and side project Pond, bassist Nick Allbrook split from Tame Impala last Saturday, May 18th. His last show with the band was …
On Friday, Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter called into The Doctor on Australia's Triple J Radio to talk about their new album Random Access Memories and more …
Everyone's favorite Irish punk rock band, the Dropkick Murphys had a busy week. On the tail end of their "Road to St. Patty's Day" tour they had a two night …
UPDATE: LIVE VIDEO ABOVE!
Billboard has got John Mayer doing an awesome Google+ hangout. On March 21 at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT, tune in to youtube.com/mayermusic to watch John’s Google+ Hangout, a live …
Neil Young has been featured in many documentaires, including his own "Rust Never Sleeps" and now, at the age of 67, he may be coming out with another concert film, …
Hard rock fans down under will be sad to hear that The Darkness has cancelled their upcoming tour dates in Australia with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Drummer, Ed Graham …
David Lee Roth appeared on Opie and Anthony's Sirius Satellite radio show yesterday and had a heart-to-heart discussion with the radio jockeys. Donning flannel and overalls he looked like he …
Empire of the Sun returns with the announcement of a new LP, Ice on the Dune—and an awesome trailer reminiscent of the sci-fi drama series Lost to accompany it. The Australian electro-pop …
Robert Plant meets with Australia's 60 minutes and talks about his past, present and future. Led Zeppelin road their wave of success and started a whole new genre of music. …
Unable to fly after experiencing a near fatal crash in 2008, Travis Barker has pulled himself out of an upcoming tour of Australia with his band Blink-182.
The crash, which happened …
After recently signing rapper and producer Timbaland to management, Roc Nation also sought out Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Jay-Z's Roc Nation, which manages Rihanna, Santigold, MIA, Shakira, and more, will hopefully …
Tool has just announced tour dates for Australia and New Zealand in April and May of 2013. The band is taking time from their highly anticipated fifth studio album to …
In 2013, Black Sabbath will be releasing their first album with lead singer Ozzy Osbourne since 1978's Never Say Die!
Rick Rubin will be producing the record, but Black Sabbath purists …
M.I.A. aka Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, in Australia for the Summafieldayze music festival gave an interview to Australian press this week, talking about her new album, Matangi. It is a work …