Tag: Rock music
How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career
NEW YORK — It’s the early ’90s and a preteen Johnta Austin is in the studio working on his debut album with a pair...
Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Ludacris to play New Orleans Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS — Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Ludacris, The Isley Brothers, Melissa Etheridge and Trombone Shorty are among the acts slated to take...
Guitarist quits Mumford & Sons to ‘speak freely’ on politics
LONDON — Winston Marshall, a founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band so that he can...
Elton John adds dates to final tour, including stadium shows
NEW YORK — Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes stops at big stadiums in the U.S.
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Review: Modest Mouse return full of wisdom and silliness
Modest Mouse, “The Golden Casket" (Epic)
Uh-oh. It's not a good...
Review: Album of exploration from jazz guitarist Julian Lage
Julian Lage, "Squint” (Blue Note Records)
In the right hands, 12...
New documentary tells Brian Wilson’s survival story
NEW YORK — The tragedies of Brian Wilson's life is a rock ‘n’ roll story well told.
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CMT Awards to honor country stars as well as pop, R&B acts
NEW YORK — The CMT Music Awards will honor acts in country music but will also share its stage with pop and R&B stars,...
Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards.
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From the Beatles to Elton John: Oldest DJ’s storied career
HONG KONG — Ray Cordeiro considers himself the luckiest radio DJ in the world.
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