Expanded reissue of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ ‘Live in Boston, 1982’ album now due out December 18
Craft RecordingsThe release of the recently announced expanded version of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ Live in Boston, 1982 album, which originally hit stores in 2010, has been moved from December 4 to December 18. The reissue, titled Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert, will be available as a two-CD set, a four-LP vinyl…
Watch new animated video for Darlene Love’s classic holiday song “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Sony Music EntertainmentWith the holiday season about to kick into full gear, a new animated video for Darlene Love’s soulful yuletide classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” premiered today on her official YouTube channel. The clip follows a young Black girl as she walks home through a snowy neighborhood, accompanied by a happy snowman. Along…
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place this week; includes releases from Chris Cornell, Corey Taylor and U2
Courtesy of Record Store DayAfter enjoying their Thanksgiving feast this week, music fans can head to their local independent record shops to check out the limited-edition vinyl releases available for the 2020 edition of Record Store Day’s Black Friday sale. Among the limited edition pieces that will be available include releases from Chris Cornell, Slipknot’s…
Elton John to appear as special guest on UK pop star Dua Lipa’s Studio 2054 livestream concert special
ABC/Craig Sjodin; Getty Images for dcpElton John fans will be able to catch the pop-rock legend this week on contemporary U.K. pop star Dua Lipa’s upcoming Studio 2054 livestream concert event. “It’s my absolute pleasure and honor to announce Elton John will be joining me at Studio 2054 this Friday,” Dua says in a statement.…
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place this week; includes releases from Rolling Stones, David Gilmour, U2
Courtesy of Record Store DayAfter enjoying their Thanksgiving feast this week, music fans can head to their local independent record shops to check out the limited-edition vinyl releases available for the 2020 edition of Record Store Day’s Black Friday sale. Among the discs that will be available are releases from The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd’s…
President Obama gives Drake his “stamp of approval” to play him in a biopic
ABCFormer President Barack Obama has given Drake his blessing to play him in a perspective biopic. In an interview with Complex, Obama called Drake “talented” enough to “do anything he wants,” including playing him in a film. “I mean, that is a talented brother. If the time comes, and he’s ready…Drake has, more importantly, my…
‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ revisits performances by Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix
Disney/Mark AshmanIn a special fifth anniversary edition, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration will revisit some of the annual highlights of Christmases past at Disney Parks. Some of those highlights include Kelly Clarkson’s 2016 performance of “Underneath the Tree,” Jason Derulo’s 2017 performance of “Silent Night, and last year’s Pentatonix performance of “Deck…
The Kinks premiere new remastered version of “Lola,” companion animated music video
BMGThe Kinks have debuted a new remastered stereo version of their classic hit, “Lola,” which will appear on the forthcoming deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of the legendary U.K. band’s 1970 studio album, Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, due out December 18. “Lola” originally was recorded in May 1970, and the new remaster…
Amy Lee, Billie Eilish & more donating microphones for youth music education
Mark Horton/Getty ImagesEvanescence’s Amy Lee and Billie Eilish are among the artists donating signed microphones to raise money for youth music education. The sale is hosted by Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to musical instruments. All proceeds will be going to youth music education programs that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Learning…
Mic drop: Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and more donate autographed mics for a good cause
Courtesy Reverb (The Weeknd’s signed mic)Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Billie Eilish are among the artists donating their autographed microphones to raise money for youth music education.They’ve partnered with Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to musical instruments, with all proceeds going to youth music education programs that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Expanded reissue of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ ‘Live in Boston, 1982’ album now due out December 18
Craft RecordingsThe release of the recently announced expanded version of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ Live in Boston, 1982 album, which originally hit stores in 2010, has been moved from December 4 to December 18. The reissue, titled Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert, will be available as a two-CD set, a four-LP vinyl…
Watch new animated video for Darlene Love’s classic holiday song “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Sony Music EntertainmentWith the holiday season about to kick into full gear, a new animated video for Darlene Love’s soulful yuletide classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” premiered today on her official YouTube channel. The clip follows a young Black girl as she walks home through a snowy neighborhood, accompanied by a happy snowman. Along…
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place this week; includes releases from Chris Cornell, Corey Taylor and U2
Courtesy of Record Store DayAfter enjoying their Thanksgiving feast this week, music fans can head to their local independent record shops to check out the limited-edition vinyl releases available for the 2020 edition of Record Store Day’s Black Friday sale. Among the limited edition pieces that will be available include releases from Chris Cornell, Slipknot’s…
Elton John to appear as special guest on UK pop star Dua Lipa’s Studio 2054 livestream concert special
ABC/Craig Sjodin; Getty Images for dcpElton John fans will be able to catch the pop-rock legend this week on contemporary U.K. pop star Dua Lipa’s upcoming Studio 2054 livestream concert event. “It’s my absolute pleasure and honor to announce Elton John will be joining me at Studio 2054 this Friday,” Dua says in a statement.…
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place this week; includes releases from Rolling Stones, David Gilmour, U2
Courtesy of Record Store DayAfter enjoying their Thanksgiving feast this week, music fans can head to their local independent record shops to check out the limited-edition vinyl releases available for the 2020 edition of Record Store Day’s Black Friday sale. Among the discs that will be available are releases from The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd’s…