How songwriting saint Johnta Austin rewrote his career
NEW YORK — It’s the early ’90s and a preteen Johnta Austin is in the studio working on his debut album with a pair...
Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Ludacris to play New Orleans Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS — Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Ludacris, The Isley Brothers, Melissa Etheridge and Trombone Shorty are among the acts slated to take...
Guitarist quits Mumford & Sons to ‘speak freely’ on politics
LONDON — Winston Marshall, a founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band so that he can...
2 towns to rename streets in honor of Isley Brothers
TEANECK, N.J. — Two New Jersey towns are renaming streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group behind songs including “Shout,”...
Review: Demons, imaginations run wild on Mountain Goats set
The Mountain Goats, “Dark in Here” (Merge)
“Dark in Here” was...
Spears set to make rare remarks to conservatorship judge
LOS ANGELES — In the most anticipated hearing in the case in years, Britney Spears is expected to address a judge overseeing the conservatorship...
Elton John adds dates to final tour, including stadium shows
NEW YORK — Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes stops at big stadiums in the U.S.
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Review: Modest Mouse return full of wisdom and silliness
Modest Mouse, “The Golden Casket" (Epic)
Uh-oh. It's not a good...
Opera singer says Paris police detained, strip searched her
PARIS — South African opera star Pretty Yende said she was detained by French authorities, strip searched and held in a dark room at...