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Since releasing their most recent studio album Find a Light last year, Blackberry Smoke have been on the road seemingly nonstop, including a stripped-down acoustic run in support of their Southern Ground Sessions EP. With dates scheduled throughout the summer with Tedeschi Trucks Band and Shovels & Rope, the band …

Stephen Stills remembered legendary music manager Elliot Roberts, who helped guide the careers of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and CSNY, following Roberts’ death Friday at the age of 76. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Stills called Roberts “probably the kindest, gentlest, and far and away the funniest man I …

One of 1994’s heaviest albums was also one of its strangest. Released on June 21st of that year, Betty, the third full-length from NYC four-piece Helmet, retained the huge staccato riffs, free-form solos and supple vocal hooks that had helped make their prior album, 1992’s Meantime, into a period classic …

On Monday, Garth Brooks gave a preview of his new song “Dive Bar,” a duet with fellow Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, saying it “sounds fresh and it sounds like summer.” Earlier this morning, it was sent to terrestrial and satellite radio for airplay. Brooks discussed the collaboration on the latest …

Vampire Weekend added a new cover tune to their repertoire during a show in Cleveland. The New York band performed a groovy, drawn-out cover of Crowded House‘s 1986 classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” The band is currently on a headlining tour of North America in support of their recent album …

Paul Cauthen gives himself a drug-fueled pep talk and stares down a mechanical bull in the wild, bleary-eyed music video for his new song “Cocaine Country Dancing,” the first to be premiered from his upcoming LP Room 41. Cowritten with Jason Burt, who shares in production credits on Room 41, …

With one hit already rising at radio, Yella Beezy released a new video for a different single on Thursday. “Rich MF” benefits from Pharrell Williams’ thunking production. The slippery percussion and flute-like melody evoke the many Neptunes beats that plastered the airwaves in the early 2000s, while the bass thunders …

In his first-ever release as Benito Martínez, Bad Bunny has teamed up with the Puerto Rican trio Los Rivera Destino for a special Father’s Day track titled “Flor.” Directed by Claudia Calderón, the new video sees the Latin trap star in a wholesome new light. Sporting matching red tuxedos, Martínez …

Joan Shelley sees Kentucky as her nest. But looking for fresh perspective, she decided to work on new music in Reykjavik, Iceland, at Greenhaus Studios. “Coming Down For You” suggests it worked out quite well. The sound will be familiar territory to fans of her six previous albums (not counting …

The Lumineers staged an outdoors mini-concert Friday for Jimmy Kimmel Live, with the folk band showcasing songs from their upcoming third album III. Two of the performances – III‘s “Life in the City” and the latest single “Gloria” – aired on Kimmel, while two more songs – III opener Donna …