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For the most part, musicians don’t really retire. A great deal simply keep playing until they’re physically unable to go on (see: the Rolling Stones). However, there are some artists who more or less vanished from music altogether, and some never returned. Here are six alternative musicians who vanished from the music business. -
Nicki Minaj Releases First 'Pills N Potions' Lyric Video For Heartfelt 'The Pink Print' Single
Nicki Minaj is pushing her "Pills N Potions" and today (May 27), the YMCMB rapper/singer released the first of two full-length lyric videos for the lead The Pink Print single. -
7 Artists Who Changed Their Names (After Becoming Famous): Dinosaur Jr., Animal Collective, and More
Today, Long Island band Twin Sister announced that it would be changing its name to Mr. Twin Sister. Though it's not at all uncommon for a band to change its name a couple of times when starting out (I've been in bands that went months without a name at all), once the band starts releasing music and gaining an audience, like Mr. Twin Sister, changing names becomes tricky. Here are seven artists that have also changed their names after becoming famous. -
Sam Smith Announces Tour 2014 Supporting 'In The Lonely Hour' [FULL SCHEDULE]
Sam Smith just released his highly anticipated debut album In The Lonely Hour in the UK yesterday (May 26) and is leading up to a US release on June 17, but the "Stay With Me" singer is already looking forward to more promotional plans. Today (May 27), Smith announced an extensive summer tour for 2014, including lengthy treks in Europe and the United States. -
Macaulay Culkin's Pizza Underground Walks Off Stage Following Boos and Tossed Beer Cans
Macauley Culkin's Velvet Underground cover band, Pizza Underground, was recently boo'ed offstage at the Dot to Dot Festival. -
The Rolling Stones Resume World Tour Following Death Of Mick Jagger's Girlfriend, L'Wren Scott [WATCH]
The Rolling Stones have resumed their world tour following a break to mourn the death of Mick Jagger's longtime girlfriend, fashion designer L'Wren Scott, Rolling Stone reports. -
Billy Sprague Says Thank You to Fans
When mulit-Dove Award winning singer Billy Sprague kicked off a Kickstarter campaign last month, he was hoping to raise $20,000 towards recording and promoting a new CD called 'Songs in the Key of Awe.' His fans came through and he met the goal and exceeded it by 76%. -
10th Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am
On July 11, 2014, the Switchfoot Bro-Am surf contest and concert will celebrate its 10th anniversary. -
Review: "No Wave," a Video Game Based on '80s NYC Punk
Over the last ten years, I've totally fallen out of touch with video games. I don't dislike them by any means, but while I was a rabid player as a pre-teen and closely followed video game news and trends, I have no idea what video games are supposed to be like any more, especially indie games. With that in mind, I decided to check out No Wave, an online game (which you can play here) based on the no wave punk scene in New York during the '80s. Much like no wave music, the game is more of a gritty, raw, and cerebral experience than a traditionally enjoyable one. -
WATCH: Rita Ora Cover Coldplay, Beyoncé at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
This weekend, Rita Ora made a big splash at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in the U.K., and it wasn't just from her black and neon colored wetsuit. The "How We Do" singer performed two back-to-back covers of some of today's biggest hits, Coldplay's "Magic" and Beyoncé's "Drunk In Love" and absolutely nailed them. -
New York City Names Street After Miles Davis, Unveils 'Miles Davis Way'
New York City has honored legendary jazz artist Miles Dais and renamed a street Miles Davis Way. In honor of the late jazz legend, a block on the Upper West Side of New York City has been renamed Miles Davis Way. -
Tenacious D Announces Festival Supreme 2014 Lineup, Featuring Bo Burnham, Dr. Demento, Eagles Of Death Metal and More
The world of comedy and music will collide once again, in an epic event curated by hilarious rockers Tenacious D. Today (May 27), Jack Black and Kyle Gass announced the full lineup for their second annual Festival Supreme, a Los Angeles event that is simultaneously hilarious and melodic.
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