Classics Du Jour

U2 frontman Bono has received France’s highest cultural honor for his contributions to the arts and charity.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Culture minister Aurelie Filippetti named Bono a Commander of Arts in a ceremony in Paris. “It is unspeakably special to receive an award from France for being an artist,” said Bono. “This is … Continue reading Bono Honored in France →

One of Van Morrison’s best-loved albums, Moondance, is set for reissue this fall.  The forthcoming 5-disc set will include remastered and expanded versions of each track as well as 50 previously unreleased tracks. Three different physical versions of the album will be available from Warner Bros. on September 30th.

During a concert in Limerick, Ireland last night, Bruce Springsteen performed his song “American Skin (41 Shots)” and dedicated it to justice for Trayvon Martin, the African American Florida teenager who was shot and killed on February 26, 2012, and whose shooter, George Zimmerman, was found not guilty last week. Springsteen premiered “American Skin (41 … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Performs “American Skin (41 Shots)” for ‘Justice for Trayvon Martin’ →

Columbia Records will release Bob Dylan’s The Bootleg Series, Vol. 10 – Another Self Portrait (1969-1971) on August 27*, bringing fresh perspective to one of the artist’s most controversial periods and revealing it to be one of his most wonderfully creative and prolific. Containing 35 rarities and previously unreleased recordings, Another Self Portrait (1969-1971) is … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s The Bootleg Series Vol. 10 To Be Released August 27 [WATCH] →

David Bowie has released the video for “Valentine’s Day,” the latest single from his new album The Next Day.  Watch it below.

It’s been seven years since Jonny Lang released a new studio album but the wait is almost finally over.  On September 17th, 2013 Lang will release Fight For My Soul via Concord Records – the follow up to his 2006 GRAMMY Award-winning album Turn Around.  [Fight For My Soul will be available in the UK … Continue reading Jonny Lang Set To Release First Studio Album in 7 Years →

The third annual iHeartRADIO Music Festival has been announced for September 20th and 21st at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The lineup includes Elton John and Queen + Adam Lambert, as well as fun. Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, J. Cole, Phoenix, Katy Perry, Muse, Tiesto, Chris Brown, Keith Urban, Miguel, Zedd, Tim … Continue reading iHeartRADIO Music Festival Announces Lineup to Include Elton John, and Queen + Adam Lambert →

Just before wrapping up their final 50 & Counting show at London’s Hyde Park, The Rolling Stones recorded this video message for fans:

Acoustic engineer and inventor Amar G. Bose has died at the age of 83.  Bose is the billionaire entrepreneur, whose namesake company, the Bose Corporation, has earned a reputation for bringing high quality audio into the home, auditoriums and automobiles. The Bose Corporation is a privately-held company.  By refusing to offer stock to the public, … Continue reading Acoustic Engineer and Inventor Amar G. Bose Dies at 83 →

Sammy Hagar has revealed the details of his new album, Sammy Hagar and Friends, due out this fall on Frontiers Records. Hagar had already announced the appearance of a number of special guests on the new album, including Neal Schon (Journey), Kid Rock, and Chickenfoot’s Chad Smith and Joe Satriani. Additional guests include Taj Mahal, … Continue reading Sammy Hagar Reveals Artwork and Details of New Collaboration Album →

The Global Citizen Festival, an annual event at NYC’s Central Park, has announced Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer as this year’s performers. The concert, which takes place September 28th, aims to promote education, women’s equality, global health and global partnerships. To obtain tickets to the free concert, fans must take … Continue reading Global Citizen Festival Announces Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, John Mayer and Alicia Keys as Performers →

Nirvana’s final 1993 album, In Utero, will be re-released this coming September.  No official details have been released, however fans can likely expect the re-issue to be similar to 2011’s re-issue of Nevermind, which featured rarities, demos, and interviews. The following commercial, which aired before the release of the original album, has been posted on … Continue reading Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ Album Set for Setpember Re-Issue →