Kenneth Partridge's work has appeared in such publications as USA Today, the Village Voice and the Hartford Courant, as well as online at MTV Hive and HowAboutWe, among other sites. He's helped to edit two encyclopedias -- one on Latin music, the other on reggae -- and penned biographies about Louis Armstrong and the opera singer Marian Anderson. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his beloved wife and slightly less beloved record collection.
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David Bowie Announces New Album, Unveils New Song + Video
David Bowie has shocked fans with the release of a new song, 'Where Are We Now?' and news of a new album, his first since 2003. The announcement came early this morning (Jan. 8), as the rock icon -- a recluse in recent years -- celebrated his 66th birthday by launching a new website and dishing on the details of his long-awaited comeback.
Green Day Announce Rescheduled 2013 Tour Dates
The new year is already looking rosy for Green Day fans, as the band has announced a string of rescheduled 2013 tour dates. The pop-punk trio was forced to scrap a series of shows earlier this year, after singer Billie Joe Armstrong entered rehab for undisclosed substance-abuse issues, but now, things appear to be back on track, and the group will cruise through North America in March and April 20
Chris Martin, Michael Stipe Perform ‘Losing My Religion’ at 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit
Coldplay singer Chris Martin joined forces with R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe for a special performance of 'Losing My Religion' during the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden. According to NBC anchor Brian Williams, who appeared onscreen soon after to solicit donations, the team-up was a surprise even to those involved with the planning, and Martin himself seemed humbled t
Stream the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief
Tonight's 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York City's Madison Square Garden features a ridiculously stacked lineup of musical superstars, among them Eddie Vedder, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, the Who and Paul McCartney -- who just might lead Dave Grohl and Krist Novaselic in what's being billed as a Nirvana reunion...
Paul McCartney Fronting Nirvana Reunion at 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit?
Paul McCartney will stand in for the late Kurt Cobain and front a Nirvana reunion at tonight's 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit at New York's Madison Square Garden, according to rumors sweeping the Internet. The story stems from Britain's Sun newspaper, which reports that Dave Grohl recently asked the Beatles legend to "jam with some mates," and that those additional musicians wound up b
2013 Grammy Nominations
The nominations have been announced for the 2013 Grammy Awards, and fun., Florence and the Machine, the Black Keys, Jack White, Mumford and Sons and Frank Ocean -- a nominee in six categories -- are among the Diffuser-friendly artists who will compete for gramophone statuettes at the 55th annual ceremony.
Dirty Heads, ‘Dance All Night (Jaeger Rydall Remix)’ – Free MP3 Download
Earlier this year, Indaba Music, a networking website for musicians, sponsored a contest whereby aspiring producers were tasked with remixing 'Up All Night,' the most recent single from the SoCal reggae-pop band the Dirty Heads. Top honors went to 17-year-old Jaeger Rydall, a fellow Californian who turned the Heads' breezy original into something far bassier and dubbier.
Funniest Guitar Faces
The guitar face -- the look axemen get when they're too caught up in the majesty of shredding to worry about how ridiculous they look -- is typically associated with metal and classic rock. Fans of these genres have long embraced guitar solos, which tend to produce the funniest guitar faces, but even in alt-rock and indie, where musicianship is less of a factor, and power chords sometimes take the
Passion Pit Play ‘SNL,’ Perform ‘Take a Walk’ and ‘Carried Away’
Passion Pit appeared last night on 'Saturday Night Live,' where they played two songs -- 'Take a Walk' and 'Carried Away' -- from their acclaimed sophomore album, 'Gossamer.' (Watch them both below.) On record, the group exists largely a solo project for singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist mastermind Michael Angelakos, but live, it's a team effort, a nine-strong electro-pop force to be re
Muse Rock ‘SNL,’ Perform ‘Madness’ and ‘Panic Station’ [Watch]
Last night (Oct. 6), Muse brought their outsized sound to 'Saturday Night Live,' performing two songs from their just-released sixth album, 'The 2nd Law.' The British foursome served up 'Madness,' a shimmery, U2-style stadium jam (above), and 'Panic Station,' a Queen-worthy dance-rock party-starter, complete with slap bass and brass (below)...
Black Keys Drummer Patrick Carney Marries Emily Ward
Congratulations are in order for Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, who married Emily Ward on Saturday at their home in Nashville, the Associated Press reports.