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In a radio interview last November, Kanye West praised James Blake saying, "Just go listen to his music, and say, 'Hey, that's Kanye's favorite artist." "I thought it was nice," the British electronic songwriter told Rolling Stone about the compliment. -
Chief Keef may be Moving to Los Angeles, what happens to Chicago 'drill' rap scene?
Chicago has got a boatload of rappers representing it. Huge names such as Kanye West, influential emcees like Lupe Fiasco, and acclaimed up-and-comers like Chance The Rapper. We admit that one name goes hand-in-hand with the Windy City like none other, and for all the wrong reasons: Chief Keef. That rapper may soon be heading west from his hometown however. -
Lily Allen's new album title mocks Kanye West... introducing 'Sheezus'
Lily Allen is not done making a statement. After releasing the patriarchy-smashing single "Hard Out Here" last year and the poppy but oddball "Air Balloon" last month, the British pop star has finally unveiled the title of her new album, and it's not going to make Kanye West feel good. Allen's third LP is going to be called... Sheezus. -
Pharrell Williams' crazy Grammy hat goes to eBay auction for charity
Were you as big of a fan as Pharrell William's ridonkulous Grammys hat as the rest of us? Now, for the price of a nice used car, the Mountie-inspired chapeau can be yours. Yes, @PharrellHat has been sent to auction on eBay. -
The Exploited vocalist Wattie Buchan suffers heart attack onstage, hospitalized
The Exploited rock hard. Maybe a little too hard. The Scottish hardcore punk band's vocalist, Wattie Buchan, collapsed onstage after suffering a heart attack during a show in Lisbon. A statement from the band's Facebook statement seemed to suggest that the performer was stable, but that continuing on the tour was out of the question for Buchan. -
eighth blackbird's Tim Munro on "Still in Motion" Program (Ligeti, Mackey, T. Johnson, Arcade Fire) at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
eighth blackbird's performances at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on March 8 and 9 will hold some of the group's favorite music, including works by György Ligeti and Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry. -
WATCH: Arcade Fire rule the studio with 'Afterlife' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon continued its parade of mega-performances and stars during its inaugural week on Thursday night (Feb. 20), when massive stadium alt-rockers Arcade Fire stormed the stage for a performance of the Reflektor cut "Afterlife." -
'Scrubs' TV Show Rushed to Broadway in a Musical Adaptation, Bill Lawrence (and Maybe Zach Braff) Involved
Scrubs, as true fans will recall, has already pulled off a musical episode--aired in 2007 and generally well-received. The show is a big hit, too, in the U.K., which all contributed to Lawrence's decision to take it to the theater. -
Weasel Walter's Defunct ugEXPLODE Label Posting Brilliant Older Titles to Bandcamp for Discount Prices
Weasel Walter's ugEXPLODE Records hit the scene in 1991, built upon his wiley notion that extreme metal, noise rock and free jazz could exist peacefully on one man's mail-order imprint. Albert Ayler, Captain Beefheart, Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, The Residents, Deicide... -
UPDATE: Los Angeles Philharmonic's Gustavo Dudamel Responds to Criticism of Public Appearance with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
In a vicious debate raging throughout the classical and political worlds, Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel has indeed faced significant criticism on social media for his appearance with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on a day where violence claimed three lives. -
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: Violinist Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson (of Thailand?) Finishes Last in Ladies' Giant Slalom
Crossover violinist Vanessa-Mae, who realized her dream earlier today of skiing in the Sochi Olympics, finished in last place during the Ladies’ Giant Slalom. But she was able to finish both her runs on a course where the conditions were less than ideal, something that 22 other competitors failed to do. -
Pharrell Williams' new album 'G I R L' features Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Hans Zimmer [TRACKLIST]
Earlier this week, Pharrell announced his first solo album in eight years, G I R L, due out March 3. Last night, he hosted a listening party for members of the UK media. According to reports from the event, the new effort is stacked with big-name guests, including Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who scored the album's string section, according to Vice.
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