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This year will bring the 50th anniversary of Kinks, the debut record of The Kinks, and the Davies brothers are kinda-pretty-sure that something will happen to mark the occasion. We add the extra adverbs because nothing official has been suggested yet, but both Davies seem pretty warm to the idea. -
Drake calls 'good kid m.A.A.d. city' 'The last great concept album,' but says he isn't a concept rapper himself
Tension has been high this year between Drake and Kendrick Lamar after the infamous "Control" verse rocked the hip-hop world. Without any real face-to-face conflict, we've seen Drake express his feelings on Lamar with mostly passive aggressive statements. Now, in response to an interview with Vibe Magazine, Drake has actually given Lamar some props on his debut album. -
High number of drug-related arrests at Phish's Madison Square Garden concerts
The four-day Phish shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City had over 228 summons or arrests. According to the Manhattan district attorney's office, many of the arrests were misdemeanors. However, 10 felony charges have been documented for the attempted sale of drugs to police officers working undercover. -
Rick Ross Freestyles over Kanye West 'Bound 2', name checks the Kardashains [LISTEN]
It's a busy week for Maybach Music head Rick Ross. Not only is the notorious rapper allowed to keep his stage name under the First Amendment, but he also took on one of 2013's biggest rap hits in a new freestyle. Yesterday (Jan. 1), Ross dropped his take on "Bound 2." -
M.I.A. leaves Jay Z's Roc Nation label, advertises for new management team on Twitter
M.I.A. has announced her departure from Jay Z's Roc Nation label via a post on Twitter saying, "2012 I dlted the M.I.A. #MATANGI LP. HAPPY NEW YEAR | 2014." The rapper signed a management deal with Roc Nation last year while at her main record label Interscope. She started speaking out against Interscope a year ago after Matangi was pushed back for being "too positive." -
Warner Music offers $11.5 million settlement to royalty-rate victims
The Warner Music Company has offered a settlement for musicians and performers who believe they've been paid using the wrong basis. The company has proposed an $11.5 million sum to be divided among applicable parties. -
French Montana drops new 'Coke Boys 4' mixtape [DOWNLOAD FREE]
French Montana has released his new mixtape Coke Boys 4, part of his Coke Boys mixtape series. The 29-year-old South Bronx rapper brings in Coke Boys members Chinx Drugz, Lil Durk, Cheeze and Flip on the effort, which also features Jadakiss, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Snoop Dogg and Diddy, according to Complex. -
Bruce Springsteen to debut 'High Hopes' songs on TV show 'The Good Wife'
Following the accidental release of High Hopes on Amazon, CBS has decided to stream Bruce Springsteen's new LP on their official website. According to Rolling Stone, all of this is part of a promotional tie-in with The Good Wife, which will feature the new tracks "High Hopes," "Hunter of Invisible Game" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad" on its January 12 episode called "We, the Juries." The website will begin streaming the full album at 7 p.m. on January 5 before a preview of the episode is shown. -
Silversun Pickups releasing retrospective 'The Singles Collection,' including new track 'Cannibal' [LISTEN]
The Silversun Pickups may have only released three LP's thus far, but that's no reason for them not to release a retrospective. The album, The Singles Collection, is reportedly celebrating 10 years on the Dangerbird label. The compilation will feature 10 tracks already familiar to fans, such as "Lazy Eye" and "Panic Switch," but as a motive for you to spring for the album, it will also include brand new track "Cannibal" (Have a listen at the bottom of the page...it's fun). -
Foster the People tease new material in video clip [WATCH]
In celebration of the New Year, Foster the People have released a teaser video for their follow-up to 2011's breakout Torches, which is due out sometime in 2014. -
Joey Jordison didn't quit, Corey Taylor won't say anything...so why doesn't Slipknot have a drummer?
No offense meant, but Slipknot isn't exactly the world's most mysterious band. Aside from wearing masks onstage, the group seems pretty straightforward in its music and behavior...which is why it's confusing that no one will admit to having anything to do with Joey Jordison leaving the band. It was initially reported during December that the group's founding drummer had quit, but Jordison is now saying that he didn't. But he's still not in the group as of now. -
Chicago Opera Theater Follows Success of ‘Orpheus & Euridice’ with Local Premiere of Duke Ellington’s ‘Queenie Pie’
Chicago Opera Theater will stage the Chicago premiere of Duke Ellington's only opera, 'Queenie Pie,' on February 15 - March 5. The company will also present a double-bill of Carl Orff's 'The Clever One' and Viktor Ullmann's 'The Emperor of Atlantis,' on May 31-June 8.
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