World’s most expensive records
If you’ve got an old collection of vinyl records collecting dust in your attic or loft, it might be time to dig it out – MrGamez have found which rare records sell for the most. Are you a Beatles aficionado…
Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed inducted to Country Hall of Fame
Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed and songwriter Don Schlitz are the 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees. Jackson was inducted in the Modern Era, Reed in the Veteran Era and Schlitz in the Songwriter category. 2007 inductee Vince Hill hosted…
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow ‘Live In Birmingham 2016’ announced
In June 2016, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore made his much-anticipated return to rock music as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. Delivering three powerhouse concerts in Europe, two in Germany and one in England, Blackmore yet again proved why he is a pivotal…
The Beatles detail ‘Sgt. Pepper’ 50th Anniversary Edition
Apple Records/Capitol/Universal Music Enterprise are celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on May 26th by releasing a remixed, remastered and expanded Anniversary Edition on a variety of formats. The album will be reissued on single…
HDNET Movies unveils ‘Spring Tour’ music film event
Head out on the road with HDNET Movies as the network presents a weekend of classic films and rock documentaries featuring some of music’s most influential acts in the Spring Tour marathon—airing Friday, April 14th through Saturday, April 15th, starting…
Lorde’s ‘Green Light’ featured in HBO ‘Coming Soon’ trailer
Lorde’s latest single “Green Light” is featured in HBO’s “Coming Soon” teaser trailer announcing the network’s most anticipated returns and premieres. Opening with a montage of the HBO’s most dramatic moments this past year, the video then descends into a…
More star power added to Merle Haggard tribute
Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson have been added to the lineup at Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, an all-star concert event taping with partner Fender Premium Audio System…powered…
HBO Latino announces ‘The Juanes Effect: De Canciones Y Transformaciones’
HBO LATINO will bring audiences an intimate 30-minute special on Colombian superstar Juanes, which tells his story through the eyes of the people he’s touched with his voice, music, and love. The Juanes Effect: De Canciones Y Transformaciones premieres on…
Luke Bryan scores sixth #1 from single album
Bryan is the first artist in Billboard history to have six #1 from a single album On Sunday night (April 2nd), Luke Bryan co-hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS for a fifth consecutive year and performed the No.…
Bee Gees ‘Timeless: The All-Time Greatest Hits’ detailed
On April 21st, Capitol/UMe will release a new career-spanning collection of top hits by one of music’s most legendary and acclaimed groups, the Bee Gees. The Bee Gees’ Timeless: The All-Time Greatest Hits features 21 tracks personally selected by Bee Gees…
DREAMCAR unveils ‘Kill For Candy’ music video
DREAMCAR has shared the official music video for “Kill For Candy”, the lead single off their debut self-titled album, due out May 12th via Columbia Records. Shot using an innovative wearable camera, the POV style clip allows the viewer to experience a…
Marc Anthony launches mobile app
International music star, actor, producer, and philanthropist Marc Anthony has announced the launch of his first ever mobile app for fans, in partnership with escapex. The new app enables Marc Anthony to engage with his millions of fans all over…
Winners announced for 52nd Annual ACM Awards
Winners have been announced for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), which aired live earlier this evening (Sun, April 2nd) on the CBS Television Network from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The industry named Jason Aldean as Entertainer…
Darius Rucker unveils Backstage Southern Whiskey brand
Darius Rucker is no stranger to whiskey. The beverage, as smooth as the Southern troubadour’s voice, has found its way into several of his hits including “Whiskey and You,” the whiskey-shootin’ music video for “Homegrown Honey,” and the oft-quoted lyric…
Gorillaz, The Who added to Festival d’été de Québec
The Festival d’été de Québec announced that iconic 1970s rock band The Who and cartoon’s band Gorillaz are joining its 50th anniversary lineup, along with pop star Nick Jonas, and Canadian punk rock duo Death from Above 1979. The Festival…
Keith Richards, Sheryl Crow added to Merle Haggard tribute
Legendary Rolling Stones’ guitarist/vocalist Keith Richards and GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow have been added to the lineup of Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, an all-star concert event taping at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN…
Lady Antebellum share ‘Heart Break’ details
With a new sense of history and possibilities, Lady Antebellum reveals the cover art and track listing behind their sixth studio album Heart Break (Capitol Records Nashville), out June 9th. Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott had a new mission…
The Who ‘Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 2004’ detailed
On June 2md, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 2004 by The Who on DVD/2 CD, Blu-ray/2 CD and digital formats. This is the first ever home entertainment release for of this brilliant show,…
Thomas Rhett drops ‘Craving You’ with Maren Morris
To break the rules, you have to first master the guidebook – and few in country music are both simultaneously paving new ground while paying tribute to the past like multi-Platinum artist Thomas Rhett. He has shaped his own unique…
Reba, Lauren Daigle ‘Back To God’ collaboration available April 2nd
Merging their powerhouse vocals, Country icon Reba McEntire and Christian phenomenon Lauren Daigle will release a new version of “Back To God” to digital retailers on April 2nd. That night, the pair are set to perform the duet during the…
Rush details ‘Cygnus X-1’ RSD 12″ single
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Rush’s sixth studio album, A Farewell To Kings. To kick-start the celebration, on April 22nd, UMe/Anthem/ole will release a limited edition, 12″ single for Cygnus X-1 as an exclusive for Record Store Day,…
Keith Urban honored at Grammys on the Hill
GRAMMY Winners And Nominees Converge With Congress To Support Music For Future Generations Representatives of the worlds of music and politics will come together at The Recording Academy’s 2017 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards on April 5th to honor four-time GRAMMY…
Exclusive: Richie Kotzen talks new album, tour
World renowned guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Richie Kotzen is gearing up to release his 21st solo record, Salting Earth, and hit the road in support of it. His new CD will be available April 14th via his own Headroom, Inc.…
Green Day, Abramorama announce ‘Turn It Around’ punk film
Green Day and Abramorama have announced the collaboration to distribute the upcoming film Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk to be released across the USA in tandem with Green Day’s Revolution Radio World Tour during the Summer of…
Snoop Dogg, Pharrell among special Rock Hall guests
The event will be held April 7th in Brooklyn Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Train’s Pat Monahan and Dhani Harrison, son of George Harrison, have been announced as special guests at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,…
More performers, collaborations announced for 52nd ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music has announced additional performers, presenters and an unprecedented number of duos and special collaborations for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards), Country Music’s Party of the Year. The special will be broadcast…
Rascal Flatts announce ‘Back To Us’ track listing
ACM Awards Vocal Group of the Year Nominee Rascal Flatts revealed the official track list for their highly-anticipated tenth studio album Back To Us. The collection is reminiscent of the trio’s distinct sound that catapulted their status as international superstars, while…
The Classic East, West concerts confirmed
Live Nation has confirmed The Classic East and The Classic West concerts will be happening this summer in Los Angeles and New York City. The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire are confirmed…
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett announces photo side project
“From The Saddle” will feature pictures Rockett has taken while on tour As Poison sets out on its 30th anniversary tour this summer, drummer Rikki Rockett will be documenting his adventures from a unique perspective. In a side project called, “From…
LCD Soundsystem performs five shows opening Brooklyn Steel
LCD Soundsystem will officially open The Bowery Presents’ newest venue Brooklyn Steel with five shows beginning Thursday, April 6th. In addition to opening night, LCD Soundsystem will also play Friday, April 7th; Saturday, April 8th; Monday, April 10th and Tuesday,…
Aerosmith, Keith Urban headline NCAA March Madness Music Fest
Aerosmith, Justin Moore and Keith Urban are among the headliners of the 2017 NCAA March Madness Music Fest in Phoenix, Arizona Friday, March 31st through Sunday, April 2nd. Moore and Urban are set to headline the AT&T Block Party on March 31st.…
Bret Michaels announces ‘Jorja Bleu’ single
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is set to release his emotionally-charged new single “Jorja Bleu” on Friday, April 7th. The song has been described as “new and fresh, yet has the instantly-familiar sound that we’ve all come to love and expect…
WMG launches Run Out Groove fan driven vinyl label
Warner Music Group has announced the launch of Run Out Groove, a new fan-driven, vinyl-only record label. Each month, Run Out Groove allows fans to vote on the label’s next high-quality vinyl pressing, chosen from three selections of either unreleased…
Sammy Hagar, James Hetfield announce Acoustic-4-A-Cure-IV
Sammy Hagar and James Hetfield have announced the line-up for “Acoustic-4-A-Cure IV,” on May 15th at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Artists performing at Acoustic-4-A-Cure IV include (in alphabetical order): Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Don Felder, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Grohl,…
Carrie Underwood leaves Sony, signs with UMG Nashville
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has announced a new worldwide recording agreement with seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, Carrie Underwood. Underwood’s label home will be Capitol Records Nashville, one of…
Hosts announced for 52nd ACM Awards pre-show
The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions have announced the hosts of ACM Red Carpet Live, the official red carpet pre-show for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards. Actor and host AJ Gibson and singer-songwriter and designer…
AXS TV announces ‘Kenny Loggins & Friends’ concert special
Highlights Include Loggins’ Much-Anticipated Reunion with Collaborator Jim Messina, and Performances by Michael McDonald, David Foster, Thundercat, Blue Sky Riders & More Fly into the “Danger Zone” with AXS TV, as the network honors one of music’s most legendary artists…
Demi Lovato, The Band Perry, others raise $2 million for charity
Demi Lovato, The Band Perry, Jake Owen, Randy Travis, Cole Swindell, AJR and more joined BeautyKind, an online retailer where consumers can shop prestige beauty brands while raising funds for charities of their choice, for a first-of-its-kind concert Saturday, March…
X Ambassadors, The Roots headline inaugural Cayuga Sound Festival
This fall, platinum selling rock band X Ambassadors will return to their hometown of Ithaca, NY to host an outdoor concert and city wide weekend festival. The inaugural Cayuga Sound Festival is set to take place September 22-23 at historic…
Florida Georgia Line, Nelly sell out stadium dates
Superstar Country duo Florida Georgia Line has joined an exclusive club of world-class performers, selling out their first-ever stadium headline concerts as part of The Smooth Tour 2017. The in-demand dates include Boston’s Fenway Park on July 7th, Minneapolis’ Target…
Josh Gracin returns with uplifting EP
After a six year break, American Idol Season 2 contestant Josh Gracin is back with an uplifting EP, and it’s quite good. Nothin’ Like Us, Part One was released in February and features six songs that represent the new direction he has taken.…
DREAMCAR curates Coachella’s first ever Facebook Live playlist
DREAMCAR has surprised fans by curating The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival’s first ever playlist for Facebook Live. Highlighting a selection of festival performers including, The XX,T.S.O.L., Tove Lo, New Order, Hans Zimmer, and more, the Facebook Live playlist is…
HBO announces second J Cole special
J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only, A Dreamville Film, the Grammy-nominated hip-hop star’s second HBO special, debuts Saturday, April 15th from 10-11 pm ET In the spirit of his previous outing, this exclusive presentation is a multi-narrative show that combines music performances…
Netflix interested in Motley Crue biopic ‘The Dirt’
When Motley Crue announced its retirement in January 2014, they discussed finally bringing their 2002 autobiography, “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band,” to theaters. Now, it may becoming to Netflix instead, as talks are underway between the…
AXS TV announces Blondie TV special, new album
AXS TV presents an “Atomic” night of classic rock and roll, putting the spotlight on one of music’s best-loved bands, Blondie, airing Sunday, April 2nd at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT. Since 1974, Blondie has forged a legacy as true…
Barenaked Ladies launch exclusive merch line for new album
Barenaked Ladies have partnered with PledgeMusic in support of their forthcoming album, Ladies And Gentlemen: Barenaked Ladies And The Persuasions, a collaboration between BNL and the legendary “Kings of A capella.” As part of their pre-order campaign, the band is…
Gorillaz return with ‘Humanz’ studio album
Gorillaz, the world’s most successful virtual band, will make their highly anticipated return with a new studio album, Humanz, set for April 28th via Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Gorillaz, The Twilight Tone of D /\ P and Remi Kabaka…
Scorpions announce tour dates with Megadeth
Scorpions continue to celebrate 50+ years of rock with the return to North America for the Crazy World tour. Since performing a handful of festivals and concerts last year in the U.S., which included their Blacked Out In Vegas residency,…
The Rolling Stones Latin America documentary detailed
On May 26th, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America by The Rolling Stones — a documentary film by Paul Dugdale. Released on DVD and Blu-ray, the film was given a strictly limited theatrical…
Junkyard announces ‘High Water’ for April 21st
Hollywood rockers Junkyard have announced High Water, their first album in 26 years, will be released on April 21st. The album features eleven raucous, blues-based, uncompromising songs. The band “reunited” in recent years which quickly turned into mini-tours through Spain…