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One of the primary objectives for a record producer is to make sure all of the songs on an album sound sonically consistent, but some artists choose to do away with this consistency by incorporating a live recording into the otherwise studio recorded album. Here are eight studio albums that feature a live track. -
Former Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr Announces New Solo Album, 'Playland'
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has announced the follow-up to his 2013 solo debut The Messenger. Titled Playland, the new album will be released October 6 with the lead single "Easy Money" debuting the same day. -
Radiohead New Album Update: Jonny Greenwood Has Been Emailing Thom Yorke New Songs
As previously reported, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood revealed that he and his bandmates would be returning to the studio this fall to record their ninth studio album. To prepare for the upcoming sessions, Greenwood says he has begun emailing Thom Yorke with song ideas. -
Acrassicauda Gathers Kickstarter Sources to Crowdfund Debut Album 'Gilgamesh'
The talk of the internet in the last week has been Unlocking The Truth, a metal band made up of Brooklyn teenagers who signed a $1.8 million deal with Sony. But let's flash back to the viral metal band of the moment in 2007, who also happens to be dwelling in Brooklyn at the moment: Acrassicauda. -
Chris Brown Hosts Celebrity Kickball Game In L.A. For Charity [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
On Saturday, Chris Brown and Quincy (stepson of Sean Combs) brought out a bunch of stars for his Celebrity Kickball Game at the Glendale Sports Complex in California. Proceeds from the event went to Browns' Symphonic Love charity, Rap-Up reports. -
Sam Smith Stays Off Spotify and Ultimately Wins Over Lana Del Rey with 'In The Lonely Hour'
Streaming has been the hot topic in the music industry and whether it can be utilized to revive sales and provide enough royalties to put food on musicians' tables. Many labels are hoping so, and although many held out in the early years of Spotify and similar services, they are now putting their roster's on streaming sites to promote publicity if nothing else. Capitol decided to try a different hand when promoting Sam Smith however and it seems to have paid off. -
[LISTEN] Eric Clapton Releases Audio Of ‘Cajun Moon’ & ‘Call Me The Breeze’ For JJ Cale Cover Album, Welcomes In John Mayer, Tom Petty And Willie Nelson
This coming July 29 will mark the release date of Eric Clapton’s forthcoming studio album, The Breeze. The record is an LP of tunes originally recorded by the recently deceased JJ Cale. -
REVIEW: Weezer Takes Fans 'Back to the Shack', Back to Rock 'N' Roll in New Single from 'Everything Will Be Alright in the End' [LISTEN]
Weezer is going "Back to the Shack" and back to form in its new song. Today (July 21), the "Beverly Hills" band premiered its lead Everything Will Be Alright in the End single on KROQ, and it does feel a bit like 1994 again. -
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Krist Novoselic Backs Up Eddie Vedder's Anti-War Comments
As previously reported, Eddie Vedder has voiced his opposition to war during onstage rants, blog posts, and covers of Lennon's "Imagine." His comments have caused quite a stir among some press outlets, but one person is standing by him: grunge veteran and former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. -
Avicii Could Be Hosting Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin and Billie Joe Armstrong on New Record
Avicii dropped his debut album True during 2013 and despite playing sold out shows around the world and battling health issues, the Swedish DJ is deeply wrapped up in crafting his follow-up full-length. Rolling Stone got an exclusive tour of the EDM figurehead's home and studio in California and found out that the new album will seemingly put heavy emphasis on rocker guests. -
WATCH: Weird Al Yankovic 'Mission Statement' Music Video Takes on Meaningless Resume, Business Presentation Buzzwords
All good things must come to an end. After releasing hilarious music video after hilarious music video, today (July 21), parodist Weird Al Yankovic released his final official visual from his new album Mandatory Fun, and this time he's teaching you the ways of business in "Mission Statement." -
Destiny's Child Member Farrah Franklin Arrested for Disorderly Conduct on Myrtle Beach
Some former members of Destiny's Child make gospel records, some release World Cup singles for Pepsi, some are Beyoncé and others get arrested. Today (July 21), it was reported that former girl group member Farrah Franklin was arrested in North Carolina for disorderly conduct.
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