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Red Hot Chili Peppers Releasing 18 Songs Over the Next Six Months
The Red Hot Chili Peppers aren’t known to release a plethora of music in a short amount of time.
Flaming Lips Attempt to Break World Record for Most Shows Played in One Day
The Flaming Lips are feeling a little ambitious as they attempt to immortalize themselves in the Guinness Book of World Records. The band will try to play the most shows in multiple cities in a 24-hour period.
Franz Ferdinand Perform New Songs, Pay Tribute to Donna Summer
As previously reported, Franz Ferdinand were set to unveil new music during their mini-tour in Ireland this past weekend. Franz were in Limerick, Ireland this past Saturday (May 19) and played four new songs.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Call on Fans to Support Arrested Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson
If you mess with the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ friends, don’t expect them to sit back and do nothing. The recent Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are urging fans to lend their support to Captain Paul Watson, head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Watson was recently arrested by the German government for an incident that occurred seven years ago.
Pearl Jam Bassist Jeff Ament Pays Tribute to Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn
Many musicians were saddened to learn about the death of legendary Booker T. and the MGs bassist Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn‘s earlier this week. Pearl Jam‘s Jeff Ament is the latest to give his praise for the impact Dunn had on his career.
Ryan Adams Performs Acoustic Cover of Danzig’s ‘Mother’
Alt-country star Ryan Adams has made no secret about his admiration for former Misfits singer Glenn Danzig. Adams has been doing several acoustic metal covers recently, including songs from Iron Maiden, Ratt and Dio. It’s only natural that he would select Danzig’s classic ‘Mother’ as his next song to honor. Listen to the hauntingly stripped down version of the track below.
Tom Morello, Ben Harper Team Up for New Nightwatchman ‘Save the Hammer for the Man’ Video
Tom Morello has enlisted the help of Ben Harper in what is a super team-up of epic political rock proportions. The duo have released a music video for Morello’s the Nightwatchman project for the song ‘Save the Hammer for the Man.’
Jimmy Fallon Enlists Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews + More for New Album
‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon will release a new album next month, ten years after his debut ‘The Bathroom Wall.’ With such a long lapse in between records, Fallon has decided to recruit some heavy hitters like Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews and more to appear on ‘Blow Your Pants Off.’
Beach House’s New Album ‘Bloom’ Streaming Online
Baltimore, Md.-based Beach House are gearing up to release their fourth studio album, ‘Bloom,’ on May 15. In case you were a law-abiding citizen and didn’t download the record when it leaked back in March, NPR is currently streaming ‘Bloom’ in its entirety.
Florence + the Machine Announce More 2012 Tour Dates
Florence + the Machine are ready to kick off their tour tonight, May 8, at New York City’s legendary Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out show. With U.K. songstress Florence Welch and her band in such high demand, additional tour dates have been announced for this fall.
New Silversun Pickups Album ‘Neck of the Woods’ Now Streaming
Three years have passed since Silversun Pickups released their sophomore album ‘Swoon.’ It was the successful follow-up to their critically-acclaimed debut, 2006′s ‘Carnavas.’ The Los Angeles, Calif. shoegazers seem to be following the same album cycle as they will release their third record ‘Neck of the Woods’ next week. Stream the entire album now before it hits stores.
Best Coast Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Storms’
Best Coast have recently covered the Fleetwood Mac classic ‘Storms.’ The track made its debut on BBC Radio 6′s Radcliffe and Maconie Show, which you can listen to below.