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Kendrick Lamar releases surprise album “untitled unmastered”

By: Staff – Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise album titled untitled unmastered tonight (March 3). Listen to it here. Every element of Kendrick Lamar’s unedited unmastered tells you something about the Compton MC’s provocative, multi-layered genius. Take the contrast of the collection’s ultra-generic title and its attention-grabbing out-of-left-field release. Take the retro-futuristic, Funkadelic-inspired grooves that simmer … Continue reading

Watch James Bay’s new video for “Best Fake Smile”

By: Staff – GRAMMY-nominated UK troubadour James Bay has released a new video for “Best Fake Smile”. Watch it below. Bay returns stateside for a sold out spring headline tour including his Coachella debut. The full itinerary is below. Bay also received the award for “Best British Male Solo Artist” at the 2016 BRIT Awards last night in … Continue reading

VELD Music Festival returns to Toronto this July!

By: Staff – The VELD Music Festival will return to Downsview Park in Toronto on July 30th and 31st. After the 2015 edition was cut short by poor weather, and festival organizers INK Entertainment and Live Nation cancelling the second day of the festival due to severe weather conditions, EDM fans are hoping for sunshine for 2016. … Continue reading

KOI Music Festival announces new music festival

By: Staff – The KOI Music Festival has announced the launch of a brand new music festival called KOI Fest At The Parking Lot. Headlining the festival will be acclaimed Canadian indie rock band Sam Roberts Band. Other bands include: Tokyo Police Club, The Strumbellas, Hannah Georgas, Ria Mae, Kalle Mattson, Ivory Hours, Poor Young Things, HIGHS, … Continue reading

Foo Fighters introduce “new” lead singer

By: Staff –   Foo Fighters aren’t breaking up. The bad news is that their new frontman is 98 Degrees member and reality TV star Nick Lachey. In a new video posted to YouTube titled “Official Band Announcement”, the Grammy Award-winning band trolled the world with frontman Dave Grohl deciding to go solo by becoming an … Continue reading

Enter Shikari Announces 2016 North American Tour

By: Staff – Following a European tour that saw them playing to their biggest crowds to date, UK alt-rock band Enter Shikari have announced a 2016 North American tour. “We’re really looking forward to getting back into more intimate venues and once again meeting the people who’ve given us great support in over in the U.S.,” … Continue reading

Hardwell to become first EDM artist to livestream performance in VR and 360 video

By: Staff – Hardwell announced today that fans around the world will be able to experience his Miami Music Week performance at Nikki Beach on March 16 live in VR and 360 video via Littlstar. Hardwell’s performance will be the first EDM event to be streamed live in VR and 360 video, and the first-ever live stream event available on all VR headsets, iOS, Android, Apple TV … Continue reading

Squamish Valley Music Festival cancels 2016 edition

By: Staff – The Squamish Valley Music Festival has cancelled its 2016 edition. “We have made the extremely difficult decision to not proceed with the 2016 festival, due to take place in August,” the festival said in a message posted on its website. “This decision was not made lightly and we sincerely apologize to all the … Continue reading

Are Foo Fighters breaking up?

By: Staff –   Foo Fighters will make “an official band announcement” tonight (March 2nd) via their social media. They posted cryptic message to their Twitter and Facebook accounts early this morning. According to Page Six, Dave Grohl — who performed solo at last weekend’s Academy Awards — plans to split off from Foo Fighters to attempt a solo career. “The band is billing it as a … Continue reading

The Kills Announce New Album + Watch New Video for “Doing It To Death”

By: Staff – The Kills have unveiled details of their highly anticipated fifth album, Ash & Ice, which will be released on June 3rd via Domino. Accompanying today’s announcement is the video for their brand new single “Doing It To Death”, directed by Wendy Morgan (Janelle Monae, Laura Mvula) and shot in Los Angeles last month. Watch the video below. Over … Continue reading