He was one of the most influential players in history – a virtuoso on the electric bass, a true musical genius. He played with everyone who was everyone and was one of the reasons the jazz group Weather Report became a global sensation. His name was Jaco Pastorius and his brief life, he accomplished more […]
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American Music Awards Announces Artist of the Year Nominees!
The fans have spoken – the five nominees for the American Music Awards Artist of the Year are: Luke Bryan (above), Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj (above), One Direction and Taylor Swift. Details follow the jump.
The People’s Choice Awards Nominees Announced!
The People’s Choice Awards 2016 nominees were announced this morning at the Paley Center for Media by host Jane Lynch and presenters Betsy Brandt (“Life in Pieces”), Marcia Gay Harden (“Code Black”), Raza Jaffrey (“Code Black”), Zachary Levi (“Heroes Reborn”), Christina Milian (“Grandfathered”), Abigail Spencer (“True Detective”) and Ming-Na Wen (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), along with […]
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas is Bringing The Future Now Tour To DC
Everyone here knows of my irrational love of Demi Lovato. I saw her 4 times last year (that I gasp, paid for) and had several opportunities to interview her but could never make it work. Gah! I’m proud of myself for talking to Wilmer at SDCC without asking about Demi (I’m a professional you know). […]
Japan’s Pop Trio Perfume Premieres Documentary In New York, Los Angeles and Japan!
Japan’s famed pop trio, Perfume and Live Viewing Japan are premiering We Are Perfume World Tour 3rd Document – a documentary of their recent international concert tour – with simultaneous screenings in New York, Los Angeles and Japan. The film will screen in New York and Los Angeles On Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st. […]
Down Home Preview Clip: State Farm Neighborhood Sessions – Toby Keith!
TBS’ music series State Farm Neighborhood Sessions returns tomorrow night (10/9C) – kicking off with country star Toby Keith. For a taste of what to expect, check out the special preview clip that follows the jump.
Virtual Pop Star Hatsune Miku Announces Limited Edition Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Complete!
Hatsune Miku, the world’s first virtual pop star, has announced the October 26th released of her limited edition box set Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Complete. The 5 CD, 1 Blu-ray collection contains all soundtracks and music videos from “Project Mirai” 3DS game series and features additional limited edition exclusive bonus items like a special Confidential Application Ticket […]
Sinatra 100 – All-Star Grammy Concert Coming In December!
On the 100th anniversary of his birth, a host of recording artists will celebrate the music of nine-time Grammy Award®-winner Frank Sinatra. Among the Grammy-Award®-winners to perform Sinatra’s music are 17-time winner Tony Bennett, two-time winner Garth Brooks, 15-time winner Alicia Keys, nine-time winner John Legend, three-time winner Adam Levine, seven-time winner Carrie Underwood and eight-time […]
Music: Allday is coming to DC’s U Street Music Hall Nov 4th.
Mixing the indie aesthetics and #healthgoth attitude of underground artists like Yung Lean, with the laid back beats of hip hop faves like Chance The Rapper, Allday is leading a new era in a genre all his own. The Adelaide rapper arrived with his new mixtape, Soft Grunge Love Rap via US label, Wind-up Records, with an exclusive premiere […]
J-Pop Group fhána’s Debut Album Comes To America!
J-Pop group fhána – who will be performing at Anime Weekend Atlanta on Friday, September 26th – will have their debut album, Outside of Melancholy, released in North America in a special limited edition that will include the album’s fourteen tracks plus a Blu-ray containing the music videos for the title track and their hit singles. Also […]
Rock Band 4’s Soundtrack Getting Bigger! Skynard, Imagine Dragons and more!
I refuse to go down this well again, no really I mean it! I’m still salty about the fact that I had 500 tracks and lots of musical instruments left from the last band wars. But who am I kidding, I’m a sucker, I’ll probably dive back in. Rock Band is hitting the streets Oct […]