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Kanye West can add another platinum item to his collection. And no, it's not a custom wedding ring for the soon-to-be Mr. Kardashian. His sixth studio album "Yeezus" has just been certified platinum by the RIAA meaning the album has shipped over a million copies. -
Lee Ranaldo Orchestrates Sandy-Inspired 'Hurricane Transcriptions' for Australian Premiere with Ensemble Offspring
While the impact Hurricane Sandy had on the east coast lingers on, Americans west of Pennsylvania (and certainly down in Australia) may still have a hard time contextualizing the carnage. -
The Sound of Silk: Morgan Neville's New Documentary on Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble
Sure, everyone's talking about the Oscars, but color Classicalite more impressed about this upcoming film. Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom) is directing The Sound of Silk, a new documentary following the Silk Road Ensemble, which features world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. -
New Foo Fighters album is underway
The Foo Fighters are officially back in the studio, according to a post on Instagram, which simply states "It's F***ing ON" next to a row of ATR magnetic tapes, marked Foo Fighters LP 8. Based on the photo, it would appear the band is staying old school and recording with an analog, reel-to-reel tape. But despite the basic approach, frontman Dave Grohl has been claiming that the new record will be revolutionary. -
JerryGarcia.com features more than 15,000 hours of audio for Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band fans
It seems like just yesterday (it was) we were referencing The Grateful Dead and its policy encouraging fans to record the group's live shows and spread them via bootleg tapes. The new incarnation of deceased vocalist/guitarist Jerry Garcia is a godsend for the fans that used to trade in tapes. -
The Sundance documentary '20,000 Days on Earth' highlights Nick Cave's relationships with Kylie Minogue and ex-bandmate Blixa Bargeld and reveals how he lost his virginity
Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's 20,000 Days on Earth is a film centered on the legendary rocker and writer Nick Cave, but it isn't your average music documentary. Instead of just following Cave around for an "in the life of..." type movie, the filmmakers and Cave actually staged scenarios. -
Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner says playing some of the bands older songs is like telling a joke for the 600th time
Arctic Monkeys had a huge year in 2013, and they are being recognized with eight nominations at the NME Awards. With a successful hit like the recent album AM, it's harder to go back to some of the early songs in the band's repertoire, according to frontman Alex Turner. -
The late Gil Friesen's documentary about backup singers 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' gets Oscar nomination
Morgan Neville's acclaimed documentary film Twenty Feet From Stardom has been put in the running for an Oscar. The film takes a look at the lives of backup singers, the sometimes-overlooked stars who make huge contributions to the music world. -
Imagine Dragons to make 'SNL' stage 'Radioactive' on Feb. 1 with host Melissa McCarthy [VIDEO]
Things are about to get a little "Radioactive" over on NBC. Today (Jan. 17), it was announced that chart-topping rockers Imagine Dragons will make its sketch comedy debut next month on "Saturday Night Live." Alongside host Melissa McCarthy - who will be leading the show for the third time - Imagine Dragons will perform on the Feb. 1 episode of "SNL." -
'Beastie Boys Square' proposal needs more signatures before board will vote
As previously reported, Brooklyn resident LeRoy McCarthy's proposal to name the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington streets in New York's Lower East Side after the Beastie Boys went before a local community board panel on Tuesday. The board was not satisfied with the number of collected signatures and are asking for him to get more signatures from residents and merchants in the immediate area before they will vote. -
James Blake gives Beyoncé single 'Drunk in Love' a spooky remix on BBC Radio 1 [LISTEN]
Beyoncé's sizzling, sexy hit "Drunk In Love" has gotten just a little too spooky. Last night (Jan. 16), Grammy-nominated Best New Artist James Blake had his weekly show on BBC Radio 1 and debuted a fresh new remix of the "Beyoncé" track, which is now nearly unrecognizable. -
Drake plays beer hockey on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, talks upcoming SNL gig
Last night, Drake stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, down the hall of Rockefeller Center from the Saturday Night Live set, where he is currently prepping for his gig pulling double duty as both host and musical guest this week.
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