Author Archives: Sarah A. McCarty
The Black Keys to release new album
Pre-orders for alternative rock band The Black Keys’ seventh album, El Camino, begin today. Nonesuch Records made the announcement (complete with the Funny or Die video above) that the band’s latest album is due out December 6, with the first single, “Lonely Boy,” premiering October 26. Black Keys members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney worked with prolific […]
Andrew W.K. offers party tips for CMJ Marathon
Andrew W.K. wants you to party hard at CMJ this year. The 2011 music and film festival invades New York City next week with more than 1,300 artist performances and dozens of films. Famous musician and party animal W.K. prepares festival attendees for the event with a video offering tips, including the most entertaining way to hail […]
Steve Jobs receives rock star love
Steve Jobs died tonight. Immediately after news of his death hit the Internet, tweets, Facebook messages, websites and broadcasts paid tribute to the visionary behind Apple, Inc. Apple-enthusiasts recalled inspiring quotes from Jobs and posted them online. Fans gathered outside the famous Apple store on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Mourners wrote messages in front […]
MySpace rebrands itself as music destination
As a social networking site, MySpace failed. But, CEO Tim Vanderhook says the site can reclaim its role as a powerful player in the online music world. In an interview with Billboard, Vanderhook said, “Nobody has the relationships we have with the four major labels, the catalog of 25,000 independent artists and 42 million songs. […]
New Song Saturday: Going to the carnival with “Allison”
Allison – Pepper Rabbit from The Wild Honey Pie on Vimeo. Pepper Rabbit’s “Allison” opens with a carnival-like piano melody that repeats throughout the track. Xander Singh’s wistful lyrics assert that his unrequited love will know his name. The song’s whimsy and slightly stalkersish theme create a pleasant pairing. The song is off of the […]
Bloc Party to audition new singers
UPDATE: According to Billboard.com and Bloc Party’s website, even though three out of the four members of the band are recording new music and auditioning singers, Bloc Party is “still Bloc party.” Billboard reports, “The band has denied any major lineup changes, posting an update titled ‘Bloc Party is still Bloc Party’ on its official website that […]
Rock and Rock Hall of Fame nominees announced
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced nominees for induction in 2012, this morning. At least five of the 15 nominated artists will be chosen by for induction. The nominees include: • Beastie Boys • The Cure • Donovan • Eric B. & Rakim • Guns ‘N Roses • Heart • Joan Jett and […]
New Song Saturday: Enjoying the surf with “Honey Bunny”
Bay Area band Girls recently released the video for “Honey Bunny,” a track off their acclaimed album Father, Son, Holy Ghost. The catchy song borrows from the Beach Boys’ summer anthems. Two-thirds of the way through, the song slows into a wistful memory, only to build back up for a happy end.
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