• Martin Phipps, 'War & Peace' BBC Miniseries Score Composer, on Music for TV, Film & More [Q&A]

    Leo Tolstoy’s timeless epic, War & Peace, has been adapted numerous times over the years, but 2016’s BBC 1 miniseries starring Lily James, Paul Dano and more, has the attention of the world. Airing in the United States on the History Channel, this six-part series is directed by Tom Harper, who brought on his Peaky Blinders collaborator, Martin Phipps, for the show’s all-important score. The music featured on the soundtrack is a big standout for viewers, and we were lucky enough to speak with Phipps about the project and much more!

  • Dead & Company Announce 17-Date U.S. Summer Tour for 2016

    After the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary Fare Thee Well stint in Santa Clara and Chicago, three of the four "Core Four" members, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, decided to keep truckin' on, playing their classic tunes under a new moniker with the help of John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti. Weir recently admitted that both Dead & Company, the grateful dead reincarnate super group and RatDog would be making moves in 2016. The long strange trip will continue on through the United States with a highly anticipated 2016 summer tour.

  • 'Star Wars Headspace': Rick Rubin Curating New EDM Soundtrack

    Star Wars made its triumphant return to the big screen last year with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With more films in the works and the Disney machine fully revved up and ready to go, Star Wars has now prepped an electronic compilation soundtrack titled Star Wars: Headspace curated by Rick Rubin himself. It has contributions from the likes of Kaskade, Baauer, Flying Lotus, Galantis, Breakbot and the Jedi Master executive producing the whole album, Rick Rubin.

  • Rihanna, Drake Tease 'Work' Video with Sexy Dance Behind-the-Scenes Preview

    Although Rihanna dropped her long awaited eighth studio album ANTI late last month, fans are now patiently waiting for the visuals that will accompany the tracks. Fans are close to getting their wish fulfilled as Rihanna released a behind-the-scenes preview of what her dance hall themed “Work” video will look like on Snapchat.

  • Did Beyonce Clue Michelle Obama In On Her Super Bowl 50 Fashion?

    Although the rest of the world is still reeling over Beyonce’s weekend domination with the release of her new single “Formation”, a sizzling Super Bowl 50 performance and an announcement of a new world tour, apparently First Lady Michelle Obama may have had prior knowledge of the happenings

  • Mike WiLL Made-It Says Beyoncé's "Formation" Delayed 'Ransom 2,' Gucci Mane Will Not Host

    After finally announcing the release date for Ransom 2, Mike WiLL Made-It recently revealed that the project had been delayed for a special contribution from Gucci Mane, who was slated to host the compilation. On Sunday (Feb. 7), the Atlanta-based producer revealed that the Feds shut down the incarcerated rapper’s plans to contribute. He also said that Beyoncé's "Formation" was the real reason behind the project's delay.

  • Zayn Malik's 'Pillowtalk' Debuts at No. 1 Over Drake, G-Eazy and Rihanna

    Zayn Malik is just a few weeks in to his solo career, but his new single "Pillowtalk" has done something that One Direction never has - he has a No. 1 single. This week, Zayn's breakout R&B track has beaten new singles by Drake, Justin Bieber and Twenty One Pilots to arrive atop the American charts.

  • Steve Angello Hosting 'Wild Youth' Art, Fashion Exhibit During NYFW

    Steve Angello is looking to expand his horizons being just a musician. Like many other artists in the world of hip-hop and pop, he is getting into fashion and will show off his new work this week at a special Wild Youth exhibition during NYFW (New York Fashion Week).

  • Kanye West Hints At "New Secret Album Title" Following Beef with Wiz Khalifa Over 'WAVES'

    As January came to a close and anticipation for Kanye West’s forthcoming album grew, he revealed yet another title change for the project, which led to an online war of words between the rapper and fellow lyricist Wiz Khalifa. Now that the two have put their beef over the Max B-inspired title WAVES behind them, West recently took to social media to hint at a “new secret album title.”

  • Elton John Plans to Collaborate With Brandon Flowers on New Killers Album

    Elton John had his own struggles coming up in the music businesses but ultimately says he had it easy compared to artists today that can't get the same exposure. Now, he's trying to use his influence to elevate the musicians he loves including Grimes, James Blake, Lady Gaga and The Killers.
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