Sonic Youth’s Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994), A Thousand Leaves (1998) and NYC Ghosts & Flowers (2000) will be reissued on vinyl October 14th, concluding UMe’s yearlong initiative to reissue the pioneering art-punk band’s entire nine-album DGC/Geffen catalog.…
Rhino Records has announced that it will release a deluxe edition of Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking Paranoid album on November 11th. The 4 CD set includes the 2012 remaster of the original album, in addition to a rare 1974 quad mix of the…
The album features the #1 single “Perfect Illusion” Six time Grammy award winner Lady Gaga will release her much anticipated fifth studio album, Joanne on Friday, October 21st. The first single, “Perfect Illusion” recently debuted at #1 on iTunes in 60…
New ten CD box set features new album with Target exclusive bonus tracks Garth Brooks has announced a new ten disc box set exclusive to Target for November 11th. The Ultimate Collection will be feature previously released material, never-before-released songs as well…
Concord Bicycle Music is pleased to announce the October 14th release of studio albums The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 and The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3 on compact disc and 180-gram vinyl, featuring music’s greatest singer-songwriters — George Harrison, Jeff Lynne,…
Roy’s Boys LLC, the Nashville-based company founded by the sons of Roy Orbison to administer their late father’s catalog and safeguard his legacy, has teamed up with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, to release Roy Orbison…
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, James Taylor’s holiday classic, James Taylor At Christmas, will receive its vinyl debut just in time for the holiday season, ensuring you’ll have the perfect record to spin on the turntable to soundtrack your…
Google Play and British rock legends Queen have teamed up to create The Bohemian Rhapsody Experience, a virtual reality experiment powered by groundbreaking immersive audio and interactive technologies that aim to push the boundaries of creative expression and evolve the…
Sony Music has announced a 25th anniversary reissue of George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice for November 11th. Listen Without Prejudice 25 will be available on 2 CD, LP and Deluxe Limited Edition 3 CD/DVD box set. A remastered version of Michael’s stunning 1996 MTV Unplugged performance…
The Dutchess, the debut album by Fergie, was released in the U.S. on September 13, 2006. Universal Music Enterprises will mark its 10th anniversary milestone with a double LP edition of the original album, available December 2nd. The Dutchess is…
The album is her first in two years Miranda Lambert is set to release The Weight Of These Wings, her first album in two years, on November 18th via RCA Records. Lambert announced the news via social media in a cryptic video…
Depeche Mode’s Video Singles Collection — the definitive 3 DVD library anthology containing more than four hours of the post-punk pioneers’ groundbreaking music videos (and two-plus hours of audio commentary)–will be released by Sony Music Entertainment on November 11th. Video Singles…
Organizers of the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence have announced that Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has joined the lineup for the nationwide concert’s headliner event at New York’s Beacon Theatre on September 25th – the Congressionally-designated date to remember…
If you’re a fan of country music, you’ve probably seen clips of your favorite artists singing snippets of popular songs with the caption “September 20. #ForeverCountry” on social media. Those clips are teases for “Forever Country,” a song in honor…
Leonard Haze, original drummer for legendary Bay Area rock band Y&T, passed away Sunday evening, September 11th, at his home in Hayward, CA. He was 61 years old. Haze had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for several years,…
The 30th Anniversary LP edition of Beastie Boys’ debut album Licensed To Ill will be released on October 14th. This special reissue was cut from the original production masters and is presented on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl. Produced by Rick Rubin…
As the November 8th UK opening of Lazarus at London’s King Cross Theatre approaches, the cast and band of the original New York production will release their versions of the David Bowie songs from the show as the Lazarus Cast…
Rhino will revisit the early days of Bette Midler’s incredible career with a deluxe version of her iconic 1972 debut album, The Divine Miss M. Midler will also make a “Divine” appearance this fall as a mentor for Team Blake…
There was once a time when record stores ruled the world. These ancient buildings weren’t just a place for music lovers to buy the latest album, but also gave fans a chance to congregate each weekend. Tower Records was a pioneer in…
The Appice Brothers, Carmine and Vinny, are two of rock’s most legendary drummers. Individually, they have conquered the rock world for decades and now, for the first time, they are joining forces to record a studio album that will feature…
Stevie Wonder delivers the new collaboration entitled “Faith” featuring Ariana Grande for Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Sing, it was announced during Grande’s interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last week. The song will be available soon via Republic…
Richie Sambora isn’t dismissing a return to Bon Jovi in the future, but just don’t look for it anytime soon. The guitarist spoke with Australia’s news.com before an upcoming trek Down Under with girlfriend and guitarist Orianthi. He says that he…
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will bring all six Interscope studio albums in The Black Eyed Peas’ hit-packed catalog together for the first time in The Complete Vinyl Collection, a limited edition vinyl box set that includes 180-gram double-LPs of each (for…
Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon officially releases their brand new single “Waste a Moment” on all digital service providers. The single is the first song off of their highly-anticipated upcoming seventh studio album Walls, available on CD and LP…
Grammy-winning artists Faith Hill and Tim McGraw will receive stars on the Music City Walk of Fame during an induction ceremony on October 5th at 11:30 am in Walk of Fame Park, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp has announced. The…
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), the global leader in music rights management, has announced the highest revenues in its 76-year history, achieving $1.060 billion for its fiscal year ended June 30th. The company also distributed and administered a record-breaking $931 million to…
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the release of The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, on October 21st on CD and 150-gram gatefold double vinyl. This remarkable new album is…
Is any birthday really complete without someone singing the quintessential “Happy Birthday” song? What if the singer happened to be the winner of multiple Grammy Awards who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide? That’s a heck of a…
Mercury Nashville’s Kacey Musgraves will release her very first holiday album, A Very Kacey Christmas featuring Leon Bridges, Willie Nelson and The Quebe Sisters on Friday, October 28th. Produced by Musgraves, Misa Arriaga and Kyle Ryan, the album features four festive…
Christmas will arrive early this year for CMA Musical Event of the Year nominee Chris Young! The RCA Records Nashville artist will release his first-ever Christmas album on October 14th — It Must Be Christmas — to celebrate the holiday…
International queen of pop Britney Spears’ Glory peaks at #1 on iTunes in over 50 markets. The album debuts at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart and marks the icon’s tenth Top 5 debut on the chart. Following her…
Vision Films is set to release a very special film – Three Days in Auschwitz – which brings audiences on an emotional and evocative journey with director Philippe Mora, accented by a moving score from music legend Eric Clapton. Born the…
For the first time in 19 years, The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood is coming to Charleston, WV. The concert will be Saturday, October 22nd at 7 pm at Charleston Civic Center. Tickets will be on sale Friday, September 16th…
In only 18 months, from when Buddy Holly and the Crickets hit the charts with their first release, “That’ll Be The Day,” to when he died in a tragic plane crash, Holly topped the charts with more than 27 Top…
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that global megastar and eight time Grammy Award winner Usher will be honored with the 2,588th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, September 7th at 11:30 am PDT. The star…
Stevie Nicks has announced The 24 Karat Gold Tour with The Pretenders. Produced exclusively by Live Nation, the 27 city tour will begin on Tuesday, October 25th in Phoenix, Arizona and will see the legendary Nicks perform throughout North America this Fall…
Dualtone Records celebrates fifteen years in business with the release of a new compilation album on October 7th. The album, titled In Case You Missed It: 15 Years of Dualtone, features a collection of rare, unreleased, and classic tracks from…
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will hit the road for a series of intimate club shows in the U.S. and Canada in support of their upcoming 12th studio album, Revolution Radio,…
The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center has named an asteroid after Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. In honor of what would be the singer’s 70th birthday on September 5th, Asteroid 17473, discovered in 1991, has been named Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury.…
Metallica has announced a Latin American tour in support of its upcoming album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct. “As we put the finishing touches on Hardwired…To Self-Destruct we’re also getting ready to hit the road for the first of many headlining shows around the…
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present acclaimed bluegrass and country music songwriter-artist and Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs with its prestigious Founders Award at the 54th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The exclusive, invitation-only…
Graham Nash is set to release a new CD/DVD collection on September 16th, featuring his critically acclaimed solo record This Path Tonight and a digital download card which includes the album plus three bonus tracks. Accompanying the CD is a full…
In his trailblazing and incredibly prolific career, artist, composer and all-around musical pioneer Frank Zappa released more than 60 albums in his lifetime, as a solo artist and with his bands the Mothers of Invention and the Mothers. Coupled with…
After five years, the Black Eyed Peas have reunited to help communities in crisis via a transformation of their 2003 #1 breakthrough hit “Where Is The Love?” into “#WHERESTHELOVE”. Credited as The Black Eyed Peas Ft. The World, the “#WHERESTHELOVE”…
Annual awards dinner celebrates and pays homage to the USO and its supporters The Zac Brown Band has been called to perform as the featured entertainment at the 2016 USO Gala on October 20th. Ryan Seacrest will serve as Master…
A&M/Interscope Records announces the release of Sting’s new album, 57th & 9th, his first rock/pop project in over a decade, on November 11th. The project will be released on CD, Deluxe CD, Super Deluxe CD/DVD and 180-gram vinyl. 57th &…
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops announces the addition of three performances led by Emil de Cou on December 1st through 3rd, featuring the legendary entertainer Diana Ross. The program features Ross performing favorites from her catalog of 31 Top Ten…
For five decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American roots music. With one foot planted in the traditions of country-folk and the other pointing toward something new and unexpected, the group…
School is back in session and fall is right around the corner and that means the onslaught of Christmas albums is in the pipeline. The first Christmas album of the year was released last week through Cracker Barrel. Reba’s My Kind Of Country…
In collaboration with Great Performances, The Recording Academy presents GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends, a special all-star concert offering a prime time spotlight for The Academy’s 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients. The awards ceremony and tribute concert will feature rare performances…