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Last night’s episode of CONAN was a pretty epic one – not just because of guests Alan Cumming, Casey Wilson and Pentatonix, but also because Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry sat in with host Conan O’Brien’s Basic Cable Band throughout the entire episode. -
Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Valentine's Day Killing of Reeva Steenkamp
Just two years ago, Oscar Pistorius was best known for being an Olympic track-and-field star most commonly referred to as "the blade runner." Now that same man has been sentenced to five years behind bars for the Valentine's Day 2013 killing of Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa is known for delivering harsh sentences, so many were surprised when she tossed out a murder charge in favor of culpable homicide, but from the start of this morning's proceedings in South Africa it was clear Pistorius was going to prison. -
Bob Seger Talks Retirement Rumors, New Album 'Ride Out'
Although Bob Seger's 17th studio album, "Ride Out', sounds like a farewell statement, the Michigan native swears it didn't start out that way. -
Former Guns N' Roses Bassist Duff McKagan Loves Listening To Records In Their Entirety, Unlike Kids Today [LISTEN]
Duff McKagan is bummed that younger music fans aren't experiencing full albums anymore. Duff McKagan is bummed that younger music fans aren't experiencing full albums anymore. -
Little Kids Rock Benefit NYC 2014: Founder David Wish Explains Why Music Education Is Vital To The Future
This Thursday (Oct. 23), Little Kids Rock will bring together Alice Cooper, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Cheap Trick, Tommy James, Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill) with Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (Beastie Boys), Darlene Love, Glen Hansard, Mike Ness (Social Distortion), Jesse Malin, Brody Dalle and Jake Clemons (E Street Band) to pay tribute to Joan Jett, who is being honored as "Rocker of the Year," at their sixth annual Little Kids Rock Benefit. The event takes place at New York's iconic Hammerstein Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. and will also honor Guitar Center CEO Mike Pratt for his support as well as Jake Clemons, who will receive the "Big Man of the Year" Award, a prize originally named for his uncle and former E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons. -
Cold War Kids Frontman Nathan Willett Talks New Album 'Hold My Home,' Tour Plans, PledgeMusic Campaign And More Prior To CMJ Show
Cold War Kids drop their fifth studio album, Hold My Home, tomorrow (Oct. 21). Serving as the follow-up to 2013's Dear Miss Lonely Hearts, the album explores the notion of "home" and features production from guitarist Dan Gallucci and frequent collaborator Lars Stalfors (Mars Volta, Matt & Kim). We chatted with frontman Nathan Willett about the inspiration behind the new effort, how the band has evolved, their tour plans, and the special memorabilia available to fans on their PledgeMusic campaign. -
Paul McCartney Shares 'Beware My Love' Alternate Version with John Bonham on Drums [LISTEN]
The latest reissue gem to surface is a take of the 1976 Wings song "Beware My Love" featuring the talents of bandleader Paul McCartney and former Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. -
CMJ 2014: 12 Annoying Band Name Trends
An eye-catching name is one way to get people to remember and pay attention to your band, especially in a festival as massive as the CMJ Music Marathon. But when there are six other bands that have a similar name as you, it is probably time to rethink it. Here are 12 annoying band name trends in the CMJ 2014 lineup. -
Taylor Swift 'Welcome to New York' Review: New Song from '1989' Leaks, Is Annoyingly Optimistic [LISTEN]
Somebody get Taylor Swift one of those "I Heart NY" T-shirts stat, because she's just crazy about NYC. Just hours after Swift announced she will be releasing a new song from her upcoming album 1989, "Welcome to New York" surfaced online, and it's just as glitzy, shiny and polished as you expect Swift's penthouse apartment to be. -
Alan Jackson Shares Plans for 25th Anniversary Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Alan Jackson is getting ready for his 25th anniversary in the music biz with a big tour that will kick off next year. -
Lorde, Chemical Brothers, Miguel Drop 'This is Not a Game' from 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' [LISTEN]
First, we got the Lorde led single "Yellow Flicker Beat" from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and now we have another new track from the upcoming movie, once again featuring curator Lorde. Though this time, the 17-year-old pop star is playing third fiddle to The Chemical Brothers and Miguel on the haunting banger "This is Not a Game." -
'Guardians of the Galaxy' Soundtrack Will Be Released as a Cassette
In November, fans of the smash blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy" will be able to jam like Peter Quill when the movie's soundtrack is put out as a cassette tape.
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