George Strait will give a rare stadium concert in 2019. The country music entertainer, who bid farewell to regular touring in 2014, will headline Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 30th. Since his quasi-retirement, Strait has performed regular engagements at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, along with select shows in …
Read More »'Maria By Callas' Is the Encore the Legendary Diva Demands
If you want the truth about Greek-American opera star Maria Callas, why not get it straight from the diva’s mouth. That’s the refreshing premise of Maria by Callas, a dazzling documentary from Tom Volf that draws from letters, unpublished memoirs, home movies, family photos, performances (far from audio perfection), journals …
Read More »Flasher Fall Through the YouTube Looking-Glass in 'Material' Video
Washington, D.C.’s Flasher put out one of 2018’s best debuts this summer with Constant Image. New single “Material” is among the smartest, catchiest songs on the record, and now it has a video to match. Seriously, this is the most brilliantly bonkers clip I’ve seen all year, and yes, I …
Read More »Midland Announce New Electric Rodeo Tour Dates
With their tour with labelmate Thomas Rhett in the rearview, country trio Midland will launch their own previously announced headlining run in November at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club. This week, the “Drinkin’ Problem” Mediabase chart-toppers added an additional string of shows to the tour, beginning February 8th in Los Angeles. …
Read More »6 Ways Kiss Can Make Their Farewell Tour Incredible for Fans
Kiss‘End of the Road tour might be three months away, but that hasn’t stopped them from telling the public what they can expect from the show. In a series of interviews, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have promised an expanded set list and a completely reimagined stage set. “We virtually …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'Bird Box,' 'Vox Lux'
This week: It’s an early look at Netflix‘s dystopic drama du jour starring Sandra Bullock; teasers for not one but two big Amazon shows this season; a pop-eats-itself drama starring Natalie Portman; a look at upcoming TV docs on the N.B.A. and abuse allegations surrounding R. Kelly, respectively; and the …
Read More »Jason Isbell Says He's Voting in Tennessee to 'Cancel Out John Rich'
Currently in the middle of a six-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Jason Isbell gave a new interview to MSNBC on the importance of voting in the November 6th midterms — even for those living in predominantly red states. “In Tennessee, I know it’s very easy for people to think …
Read More »Hear Van Morrison Wail on Soulful New Song 'Got to Go Where the Love Is'
Van Morrison unveiled a brassy new song, “Got to Go Where the Love Is,” which will appear on hisupcoming album, The Prophet Speaks, out December 7th via Caroline International. The new track arrives with a neon-lit lyric video that complements the song’s soulful, jazz club vibe. Morrison’s unmistakable vocals glide …
Read More »The Last Word: Rod Stewart on Fatherhood, Jeff Beck and His 'Breaking Bad' Obsession
Rod Stewart may be months away from his 74th birthday, but he’s as active as he was when he was 24. He spent the summer touring America with Cyndi Lauper and he’s back on the road now playing more gigs in support of his new LP Blood Red Roses. Just …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Specter, 'Not New to This'
Andres Ordonez, the Chicago-based artist who goes by Specter, has been DJing for over two decades and releasing his own productions for almost as long. But he didn’t release his debut album, Built to Last, until August. The second side of Built to Last‘s second half is taken up entirely …
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