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Green Day, ‘Kill the DJ’ – New Video
Although frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was briefly hospitalized over the weekend in Italy, Green Day has released a brand-new music video for ‘Kill the DJ.’ The video flips between shots of the band members riding through the desert on motorcycles and scenes from a gig in a crowded club...
Billie Joe Armstrong Hospitalized, Green Day Cancel Italy Performance
Green Day were forced to cancel their scheduled concert in Bologna, Italy yesterday (Sept. 2) when frontman Billie Joe Armstrong became ill and was hospitalized.
Viewers Lash Out at NBC for Cutting Muse’s 2012 Olympics Performance From Telecast
Last night (Aug. 12) at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, Muse performed ‘Survival,’ the official song for this year’s Olympic games. However, their energized and highly anticipated performance — as well as performances by Ray Davies, Kate Bush and the Who — was cut from the NBC telecast that aired in the U.S., and music fans were sure to voice their disappointment.
Liam Gallagher Performs Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ at 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony
It is no secret that bands and artists love to attempt their own versions of Oasis‘ hit song, ‘Wonderwall’ — but there is nothing quite like hearing it directly from one of the band’s original members. Tonight (Aug. 12), Liam Gallagher delivered a powerful performance of the well-known Oasis track at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.
Ed Sheeran Covers Pink Floyd at 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tonight (Aug. 12) at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, Ed Sheeran proved that you don’t have to be dressed to impress in order to bring down the house when he performed a stunning rendition of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ while wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
Beastie Boy Adam Yauch’s Will Forbids Use of His Music in Ads
The advertising industry is known for using music to its advantage, but Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch has prohibited the use of his creative material in such a way. The will of the Beastie Boys member – who passed away on May 4 of cancer – was filed earlier this week (on Aug. 7) in the Manhattan Surrogate Court, and it conveys his firm wishes on the matter.
Dave Matthews Band Announce ‘Away From the World’ Bonus Tracks
Dave Matthews Band recently revealed bonus material to accompany ‘Away From the World,’ their new album scheduled for a Sept. 11 release.
Green Day’s New Single ‘Oh Love’ Gets Walmart EP
Green Day‘s new single, ‘Oh Love,’ which recently landed a No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts, is now being featured on an exclusive EP available only at Walmart.
Pete Doherty Reaches Settlement After Being Accused of Stealing Lyrics
Pete Doherty can’t seem to catch a break. The former Libertines frontman, who was recently thrown out of a drug rehabilitation center for disruptive behavior, has also been accused of stealing someone else’s lyrics and claiming them as his own.
The Strokes Reportedly at Work on New Album
It has only been a little more than a year since the Strokes made a comeback with their latest album ‘Angles,’ but they’re already hard at work on their next release. Their forthcoming record will stand as the band’s fifth studio album since their formation in 1998.
Foster the People Frontman Writes Song With Taylor Swift
A recent spotting of Foster the People‘s Mark Foster and Taylor Swift on a lunch date sparked rumors of a possible romantic connection between the two musicians. At Bonnaroo this weekend, Foster sat down with Fuse and explained that they actually met up to work on a song together.