Lana Del Rey is “home alone” and wants you to call her
Lana Del Rey released her new album Honeymoon on September 18th of last week, and has been pretty serious about her promotion game. Aside from the actual release of Honeymoon, it’s Del Rey’s promotion...
View ArticleWatch: James Bay (Collective Arts Black Box Session)
The burgeoning success of James Bay over the past year is by no mistake. This English singer-songwriter’s unmistakable talent has led him to be one of the biggest artists across North America and...
View ArticleWatch: Kurt Vile Plays “Pretty Pimpin” on Conan
Kurt Vile made an appearance on “Conan” on Sept. 24 and performed a song from his new album, b’lieve I’m goin down… Vile performed “Pretty Pimpin,'” followed by a web-exclusive performance of “Wild...
View ArticleCan’t-Miss Fall Shows 2015
Summer is officially over but you don’t need to go to a music festival to see your favourite bands. Fall tour season is upon us and it is absolutely glorious. These are some the shows you need to see...
View ArticleWatch: Eddie Vedder and Beyoncé’s duet of “The Redemption Song”
This weekend New York held the massive Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. The festival, which was curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin is a one day festival with the intention of raising awareness...
View ArticleWatch: Florence and the Machine cover Skrillex and Diplo’s “Where Are Ü Now”
Some of the biggest names in alternative have been making it a habit of covering their pop-music equals in recent past, and we’re seriously not complaining. In a visit to BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, on...
View ArticleWatch: Joseph Gordon-Levitt sings “Bitch Better Have My Money” with a...
As part of an ongoing skit on his late night show, Jimmy Fallon has been bringing on guests to cover pop or classic songs revised in a barbershop quartet style. Along with the help of the reoccurring...
View ArticleWatch: Owen Pallett – Hidden Studio Sessions
A musician since the age of 3, Owen Pallett has earned a reputation for putting on incredible live performances. Utilizing various technologies, Pallett has a knack for finding unique ways to pair his...
View ArticleListen: The Weeknd performs “Can’t Feel My Face” and “The Hills” live on BBC...
The Weeknd recently went into the BBC Radio 1 studios to perform a couple of tracks off of Beauty Behind the Madness. Listen below at the start for “Can’t Feel My Face”, and fast forward to 4:07 for a...
View ArticleWatch: The Constantines Destroy Their Live at Massey Hall show
In person Bry Webb is one of the quietest, low-key dudes you’re likely to meet. His recent solo albums reinforce this introspective side with down-tempo acoustic jams. Then there is the Bry Webb who...
View ArticleWatch: EL VY perform “Return to the Moon” on Conan
If you’re a fan of The National, then you’re well acquainted with Matt Berninger’s beautiful baritone singing of sweet melancholic nothings in your ear. His new side project EL VY, with Menomena’s...
View ArticleCHVRCHES: The Pop Underdog Worth Betting On
With the deep pulses and collision of beats buried in the background beneath her, Lauren Mayberry comes forward out of CHVRCHES’ glowing backdrops. In that moment she stretches and stretches, towering...
View ArticleWatch: Dave Monks – Collective Arts Black Box Session
After 10 years of fronting Tokyo Police Club, Dave Monks decided now was the time to release his first solo record, All Signs Point To Yes. The seven song EP features Monks pursuing a rawer, cleaner...
View ArticleWatch: Florence + the Machine performs acoustic “What Kind of Man” on Colbert
Having released How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful back in June, Florence + the Machine brought a stripped down version of the albums first single “What Kind of Man” to late-night Colbert, giving full...
View ArticleWatch: Tame Impala performs “The Less I know the Better” on Colbert
Stephen Colbert knocked it out of the park once again, with and incredible performance from Tame Impala. The Australian psychedelic-rock band released their new album Currents in July, and have since...
View ArticleListen: James Blake and Bon Iver cover “The Sound of Silence”
James Blake and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon gave Simon and Garfunkel’s classic folk tune a new twist, performing a cover on BBC Radio on Oct. 8. The pair, who previously collaborated in 2011, closed the...
View ArticleWATCH: Purity Ring Play “Begin Again” on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Purity Ring has been creating electronic ear candy since 2010 not to mention their insane light show that accompanies the sounds. Last night they brought both their shimmery sounds and mesmerizing...
View ArticleFoo Fighters record five new songs in Austin
It hasn’t even been a year since Sonic Highways was released, and Foo Fighters are already back in the studio. During their Austin City Limits performance, the band revealed that they recorded five new...
View ArticleWatch: The Most Serene Republic (Collective Arts Black Box Session)
It’s been ten years since we were first introduced to The Most Serene Republic through their debut album Underwater Cinematographer. The first group not connected to Broken Social Scene to be signed to...
View ArticleWatch: City and Colour performs on the Strombo Show
City and Colour has been unsurprisingly dominating the airwaves since the release of his most recent record If I Should Go Before You. This time with a more involved backing band featuring members from...
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