Arcade Fire Release Teaser for New Single
May 21, 2010
Canadian band Arcade Fire have posted a preview of their upcoming 12-inch single “The Suburbs” online. read more…
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Performers Announced for Alabama Music Hall of Fame 2010
March 11, 2010
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame has announced the performers for the 13th Induction Banquet and Awards Show to be held in the Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama, Thursday, March 25, 2010. read more…
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Songs
February 13, 2010
So, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, it’s the time to express your feelings and love to your beloved. The best way to express your emotions is through music, Leo Tolstoy once said, “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” read more…
Jazz Legend Sir John Dankworth Dies at 82
February 8, 2010
Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and bandleader has died at 82.
His wife the jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine announced his death before the finale of an anniversary concert at The Stables, the theater they founded together. read more…
‘Hope for Haiti Now’ Tops Billboard Charts
January 27, 2010
The ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ benefit album for Haitian earthquake victims has debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. read more…
Clash Legends Paul Simonon and Mick Jones Record Together for First Time in 30 Years
January 25, 2010
Former Clash band members Paul Simonon and Mick Jones reunited to record together for the first time in almost 30 years. read more…
Coachella 2010 Lineup Announced
January 19, 2010
Jay-Z, Muse and Gorillaz are set to headline the 2010 version of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, as festival organizers Goldenvoice announced this morning. Coachella 2010, California’s signature music festival is set for April 16-18 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA. read more…
7 Best Christmas Songs From The 60’s
December 24, 2009
Christmas is a very special time for everyone and each year many new Christmas songs are released, but when I think of the best Christmas songs, the classics come to my mind. Here’s my list of the 7 best Christmas songs from the 60’s. read more…
Musical Instrument Designed by Leonardo da Vinci Comes to Life
December 11, 2009
A group of da Vinci enthusiasts have constructed the first functional model of a harpsichord-viola designed by the Renaissance man more than 500 years ago. read more…
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child’ Tops List of Best Guitar Riffs
November 27, 2009
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’ has been voted as the best guitar riff of all time in an online poll.
Musicians’ website MusicRadar.com asked its readers to vote for their favourite riff. With more than 5,000 readers took part in the poll, the site has been counting down The Top 50 Guitar Riffs Of All Time. read more…