Bumbershoot’s website has a neat Band Bio Generator. Enter your fictional band's data to generate an original bio. A fun distraction!
Zwinktopia, the fashion-conscious virtual community from IAC/InterActiveCorp., is letting major musicians set up shop in its universe, with deals for a boutique from rapper 50 Cent to tout an upcoming album and virtual merchandise from rock bands like the Clash, the Sex Pistols and Slipknot.
Bush met with Irish rocker and anti-poverty activist Bono, music producer Bob Geldof and Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour before the start of the G-8 summit of major industrialized nations.
History geeks, this one's for you!
Former Attorney General Janet Reno's proposal for a compilation album that tells the story of American history through song has come to fruition--with the likes of Devendra Banhart, Andrew Bird, Martha Wainwright and the Blind boys of Alabama participating!
This Saturday features performances by The Deadly Syndrome and spinning by DJ Steve Aoki.
You can also catch The Deadly Syndrome FREE at Spaceland on several dates.
It’s time once again for air-guitar virtuosos to whip out their invisible axes and rock the house. The fifth annual US Air Guitar Championships competition is under way and traveling to cities from coast to coast.
George Harrison will receive a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
The late Beatle will be honoured at a 2008 induction ceremony, along with Christina Aguilera and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who will also receive stars in their names.
I definitely disagree with a few on this list, but he also nails a bunch. Kiss? Counting Crows? Metallica? Oh yeah.
Either way , we the consumer , are still left with outrageous service charges and facility fees tacked onto every ticket we buy
MTV's on-again, off-again "Unplugged" program will return in a big way this summer, with new episodes featuring the Police, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer.
Paris Hilton Released from prison!
The general population area of the jail was full and really BAD prison women were near Paris and GASP, taunting her.A press release to announce this special release deal will soon be made...TMZ may already have details.
Wilco, Widespread Panic and the White Stripes helped close the Bonnaroo music festival in grand fashion on Sunday.
The way Simon Cowell sees it, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis are the most evenly matched "American Idol" finalists yet and either could win Wednesday.
A British band has funded its first album entirely via a new Web site which allows up-and-coming acts to bypass record labels and gives fans the chance to buy into their success.
Gilkicker, a four-man guitar band from the southern English city of Portsmouth, raised the 15,000 pounds ($30,000) they needed to make their debut album within 10 days of new music site www.slicethepie.com going live.
If you're looking for something cool and cultural to do on the longest day of the year, visit LACMA on 6/21. Check out art and listen to some great DJs spinning.
RSVP now for your free admission in!
Kelly Clarkson is going to learn how to fly on the wings of different representation.
The two-time Grammy winner has broken ties with longtime manager Jeff Kwatinetz of The Firm in Los Angeles, E! News confirmed Tuesday.
The F*ck Yeah Fest's fourth installment digs the diamonds out of LA's upswelling rock, punk, noise, and art-folk scenes, presenting more than 70 up-and-coming acts...
always stick to your guns, no matter what
Going under the knife is not compulsory but being sculpted as the perfect lookalike sure helps in Britain's burgeoning tribute band business.
Get an Elvis nose job, have a Michael Jackson facelift or fit Freddie Mercury false teeth and Psycho Management will lap you up.
Punk pioneers the Sex Pistols will play a one-off show Nov. 8 at London’s Brixton Academy in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their lone album, “Never Mind the Bollocks.” All four original members — John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock — will be on hand.
The past few years have been bittersweet for music retail in Los Angeles. The opening of Amoeba Records in 2001 gave the city one of the stronger music outlets in America, but was followed soon by the closings of Aron's Records and Rhino Records.
Photos from the festival this weekend.
Starting June 10th, see Peanut Butter Wolf do his magic for 7 nights in 7 different clubs with 7 different sets - all different styles of music!
Recently reinterpreted alt-rock kingpins Smashing Pumpkins and chart-toppers Linkin Park head a rockin' bill of bands, also including Bonnaroo performers Mute Math as well as Taking Back Sunday, Armor for Sleep, and the Used, providing tunes to the soundtrack for Transformers.
The battle of the box office on the Vegas strip isn't about the songs or plot lines... its about the set design and technology that run the shows.
Check out this amazing collection of solid albums offered for $7.99 each on iTunes. Some of the albums offered at this price include:
Keane // Under the Iron Sea
Beck // Guero
Franz Ferdinand // You Could Have It So Much Better
Yeah Yeah Yeahs // Show Your Bones
and much more!
Finally, the people have spoken, their votes have been tallied, and a song has been selected as Hillary Clinton's campaign anthem.
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Glastonbury for the world's biggest green field arts and music festival on Thursday and with rain falling and more forecast to come mud-lovers might not be disappointed.
One way or another, Blondie is getting into the groove.
Deborah Harry has penned a new tune for a stage musical adaptation of the 1985 cult classic Desperately Seeking Susan, which will be set to a series of Blondie's greatest hits, including "Heart of Glass," "Atomic" and "The Tide Is High."
