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Watch Odesza’s new video for “It’s Only”

By: Staff – Following a massive 2015 marked by an entirely sold out world headline tour, Odesza has unveiled a new video for “It’s Only (feat. Zyra)”. Watch it below. Selected as a Vimeo “Staff Pick” for Dan Brown’s stellar direction, the video comes ahead of another headline run of major festivals this spring and summer including stops at Mysteryland, CRSSD, Boston Calling, Moogfest, Shaky Beats and … Continue reading →

Choir! Choir! Choir! sings “Space Oddity” with 500 David Bowie fans at the AGO

By: Staff –   The world felt a collective shock when David Bowie died on January 10th from liver cancer, two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his new album Blackstar. Toronto-based “open choir” Choir! Choir! Choir! paid tribute to Bowie at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Walker Court last night by singing their original arrangement … Continue reading →

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis announce new album “This Unruly Mess I’ve Made”

By: Staff –   After three and a half years, award-winning Seattle-based hip-hop duo, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have confirmed a February 26th release for their new album, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made. The thirteen track LP includes Platinum-selling single “Downtown” (featuring Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, and Eric Nally), as well as previously … Continue reading →

Wolf Parade to reunite, announce 2016 residency shows

By: Staff –   Wolf Parade have reunited after a 5-year hiatus and scheduled a series of residency shows in North America and the UK for 2016.  The band shared the news earlier this morning via their newly launched website and social media accounts. The band had this to say about the reunion: “Hey-o everyone, the … Continue reading →

Bonnaroo’s 2016 Lineup Leaks Early

By: Staff – Update: Bonnaroo released their official 2016 line-up tonight (Jan 19). As reported on January 15th, Pearl  Jam, and the newly reunited LCD Soundsystem will headline. J. Cole, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tame Impala, Death Cab For Cutie, M83, and more, will also perform. Tickets go on sale January 22nd at 12pm EST. … Continue reading →

Nielsen Report: Adele, vinyl sales dominate, as album sales decline in 2015

By: Lucy Sky – Adele, and vinyl dominated 2015 music sales, while album sales declined, according to Nielsen’s annual year-end report. Adele’s 25 obliterated the first week Nielsen SoundScan record that NSync’s No Strings Attached album previously held (2.416 million sales,) with a ground-breaking 3.377 million units sold during release week. It also accounted for over … Continue reading →

Stream Laura Mvula’s new single “Overcome” ft. Nile Rodgers

By: Staff –   Following its radio premiere on Annie Mac’s R1 show last night, Laura Mvula has released her brand new single ‘Overcome’. Stream it below. Produced By Troy Miller who has worked with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson and Rumer, and co-produced by Laura, ’Overcome’ also features the legendary Nile Rodgers, and see’s … Continue reading →

Zakk Wylde to release first new solo album in 20 years

By: Staff – Guitar icon Zakk Wylde will release Book Of Shadows II on April 8th, 2016 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music), his first solo release in 20 years. This release is the highly anticipated follow up to 1996’s Book of Shadows LP, a classic album Wylde released between his work with Ozzy Osbourne that has since become a fan favorite. … Continue reading →

Boston Calling announces May 2016 line-up

By: Staff – Boston Calling announces the lineup for its seventh edition, taking place Friday through Sunday, May 27, 28, and 29, 2016 at Boston’s historic City Hall Plaza [One City Hall Square, Boston, Massachusetts]. As always, May’s 23-act lineup crosses genres in pop, electronic, R&B and rock, and brings four 2016 Grammy nominees to … Continue reading →

Black Mountain announce new album “IV”

By: Staff – The rock canon has many anti-heroes, Black Mountain being the latest. In the past, Can’s Tago Mago established that the only rule in rock and roll is that there are no rules. Pink Floyd’s prodigious output in the 70s showed us that architecture can be cool, while delinquent proto-metalers Black Sabbath demonstrated that you can make … Continue reading →