• Mumford & Sons Perform "Believe" on 'Late Show With David Letterman'

    Mumford & Sons dropped its third studio album, 'Wilder Mind,' earlier this week. They celebrated by performing the lead single from the LP, "Believe" -- the first Mumford track to showcase the band's new sonic direction -- on "Late Show With David Letterman." The group also performed a full set on the new web series, "Legends on Letterman."

  • Hootie & The Blowfish Perform "Hold My Hand" on 'Letterman'

    In less than a month's time, David Letterman will step down from his post on the Late Show and let Stephen Colbert take over. Bands and artists are stopping by the program to pay their respects to the iconic host, and last night's, April 30, musical guests owe plenty to Letterman. Hootie & the Blowfish blew up in the early 1990s with their Cracked Rear View LP, but not before the Dave gave them his stamp of approval.

  • Ryn Weaver Makes TV Debut with 'OctaHate' on 'Late Show' [WATCH]

    One of our 2015 Artists to Watch, Ryn Weaver made her television debut last night on the "Late Show with David Letterman," performing her song "OctaHate" from the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter's debut EP "Promises." The performance was solid for her first time on TV, which can be nerve-wracking and be too large a stage at first for some artists. Weaver appeared to be nervous at first, hesitant to really go for some high notes, but eventually warmed into the performance and hit some of the bolder notes. The "Promises" singer noted on Twitter that she was sick during the week, which can be deadly for a person's voice, but despite the adversity, still delivered an excellent debut performance on live television. The Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat and Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos co-produced track, co-written with Charli XCX, "OctaHate" is an easy-going pop tune, but for the live TV performance she had a band who flipped the script and added a rock vibe to the track. Come for the music and her outfit and stay to the end for a super awkward hand kiss from David Letterman. The man is about to retire and is going to do whatever he pleases. Ryn Weaver is living up to the general billing of an artist to watch in 2015. She has already been booked for two of the biggest festivals in the land — Coachella and Bonnaroo — notably impressive since she has only had a four-track EP in her discography. Weaver has stated on social media that she is working on an album at the moment, though no further details have been given. With the current machine helping to propel her to big festival stages and late night performances, expect star power producers and potential features on the album.

  • J. Cole Performs Ferguson Protest Song 'Be Free' on 'David Letterman'

    J. Cole released his third studio album, "2014 Forest Hills Drive," Tuesday, Dec. 9, and went on the "Late Show with David Letterman" to perform "Be Free," which is not on the album. Cole's commentary on Ferguson and tribute to Michael Brown, he used the stage to make his voice heard on the current issues facing the African-American community. His performance captured the sentimentality of "Be Free," as Cole delivered each word with poise and emotion. A simple performance with little fanfare, Cole stood on stage moving little but still showed his time-tested charisma, while a keyboardist played the simple and moving instrumental in the background, reported "Complex." He even wrote a new verse for the occasion and elicited a positive reaction from Letterman, who invited him back anytime. "Be Free" has been the No. 1 trending song, according to "Billboard," since it came out. Cole has been one of the few artists who have been using his status to protest the grand jury decisions in Ferguson and New York City, writing a song and going out on the streets and protesting.

  • Wu-Tang Clan Perform 'Ruckus in B Minor' on 'David Letterman' [WATCH]

    The stars were out on late night last night. Lorde made her second appearance on "The Tonight Show," this time to support the "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," and just a click away on CBS, Wu-Tang Clan were gearing up for the release of their new album "A Better Tomorrow" by performing "Ruckus in B Minor" on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Two-thirds of the legendary rap group stormed the late-night show with RZA, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Method Man and Cappadonna all live, while GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface Killa were unable to make it, via "David Letterman." The New York City collective showed that they still have it after more then 20 years of being together on and off. Each member takes turns delivering his verse, while Method Man anchors the tune with his gravely voice on the bridge: I can see your drawers, pull your pants up / Can't even call yourself a man until you man up / And if you call yourself a fan you need to stand up / This ain't a party, it's a jux, keep your hands up. He leads the all-inclusive hook Wu forever, and we're still number one, still number one, still number one!" that turns into chanting from each of the members.

  • U2 To Perform Weeklong Residency on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Jimmy Fallon has announced that U2 will be taking on a weeklong residency at The Tonight Show starting Monday, Nov.17. This appears to be a recent trend on late night shows, considering those very same days, Metallica will be performing a weeklong residency on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson and just last month Foo Fighters ran through a weeklong residency on Late Show With Daivd Lettterman. Luckily for U2 and Fallon, the Metallica performances won't overlap as Ferguson's show has a different timeslot.

  • Foo Fighters' Weeklong Residency Kicks Off On 'Late Show with David Letterman' [VIDEO]

    The Foo Fighters kicked off their weeklong residency on The Late Show with David Letterman just last night in order to celebrate the upcoming Nov. 10 release of their eighth studio album Sonic Highways. Before taking to the stage, where they covered Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” alongside Zac Brown Band frontman, the group’s singer Dave Grohl sat down with the legendary comedian and talk show host about the album.

  • Foo Fighters Book Weeklong Residency on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’: ‘Sonic Highways’ Tracks To Be Performed

    As fans of the Foo Fighters are eagerly awaiting the band’s upcoming album and HBO special Sonic Highways, the group is making quite a few stops on the promotional ladder in order to hype us all up. But during the week of Monday, Oct. 13, the group will stop bouncing around and play a weeklong residency at The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

  • Cissy Houston Sings Back-Up for Aretha Franklin, Forgets Lyrics

    Aretha Franklin recently stopped by the "Late Show with David Letterman" and delivered a live rendition of a cover of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep." Whitney Houston's mother and gospel-singing great, Cissy Houston attempted to sing backup, forgetting many of the lyrics.

  • Spoon Amazes Letterman With Performance Of 'Inside Out' [WATCH]

    The band tore through a shimmering rendition of "Inside Out" before earning some serious praise from Letterman. The host was all smiles as he shook hands with the band, complimenting them every step of the way. "Honest to God, what do ya think?" Letterman shouted to the crowd before joking with bass player Rob Pope.

  • Watch King Krule Perform on Letterman

    King Krule made his U.S. debut last night on The Late Show with David Letterman, playing 'Easy Easy' off his most recent album, '6 Feet Beneath The Moon.'
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