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"Greatest songs of all time" lists are nothing new, but we admit we're curious to see what the folks at NME have come up with. After all, the magazine emphasizes rock from the U.K., and the U.K. has produced many of the most influential groups of all time. Interestingly, NME opted to shy away from the obvious big names, at least in its top five (only 500-401 and the top five have been released thus far). -
Roald Dahl's 'Dirty Beasts,' Music by Benjamin Wallfisch, Premieres at London's Southbank Centre
"In these times when kids have so many options, I was hoping with this piece aimed at people under the age of 10 to inspire them to explore the orchestra," said Wallfisch. -
From Bach to Boulez: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Brilliant 2014-15 Season
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced two pieces of important news yesterday: The orchestra's widely-respected music director Riccardo Muti signed a new contract with the CSO, extending his tenure as music director through 2020; and the CSO announced programming for their 2014-15 season. -
Riccardo Muti Extends Contract as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Through 2020
Maestro Riccardo Muti's deeply rewarding artistic collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will continue beyond next season. Muti announced on Monday that he will extend his tenure as music director of the CSO through 2020. -
Irondale Ensemble, American Opera Projects Premiere 'Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom' and 'Color Between the Lines'
The Irondale Ensemble Project and American Opera Projects have partnered up for the Lines of Freedom Festival, which celebrates the lives and achievements of the African-American community. With two shows at the end of the month, Lines of Freedom focuses on the struggle for... -
Dancing Without the Band: Hit Television Show 'Dancing With the Stars' Fires Live Orchestra, Replaced by Dubstep DJs?
The Dancing With the Stars band--known as the Harold Wheeler Orchestra and Singers--have been sent their final notice to pack up and move out. Instead of paying for a big band ensemble, the producers of DWTS have announced that they will replace the group with a "small -
Demi Lovato teases Neon Lights Tour five days before kick-off [VIDEO]
Demi Lovato is just five days away from kicking off her massive Neon Lights tour, and the 21-year-old pop star wants all her Lovatics to get pumped. Today (Feb. 4), to help get herself and her fans pumped for the tour, Lovato posted a trailer for the 43-date tour. -
National Weatherman's Day Country Playlist
February 5th is National Weatherman's Day, a day to honor weather men and woman who work hard to accurately predict the often fickle weather. Celebrate various weather patterns with country music. -
Trace Adkins' Father Dies
Aaron Adkins, father of country singer Trace Adkins, died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Bossier City, Louisiana. The funeral will be on Wednesday, February 5 with a private interment. -
The National covered Perfume Genius' "Learning" in conjunction with the band's new cover song contest
The National recently announced a Valentine's Day-oriented covers contest in which fans can submit their own version of "I Need My Girl" in hopes of winning a $500 prize. In honor of that endeavor, they have now released a cover of their own with a version of Perfume Genius' (Mike Hadreas) song "Learning." -
Ke$ha postponing tour to continue rehab for eating disorder
Though she was expected out of rehabilitation for an eating disorder after only a month, "Timber" singer Ke$ha is staying in treatment and thus has had to postpone several tour dates. -
The last interview with Jimi Hendrix, recorded just a week before he died, has been set to animation for the PBS web series 'Blank on Blank'
Jimi Hendrix sat down with British journalist Keith Altham just a week before his death in 1970 for what would end up being his last known interview. PBS' animated web series Blank on Blank has taken the six-minute audiotape and set it to an animated video.
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