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Conor Oberst Reveals "Upside Down Mountain" Cover Art

MUSIC NEWS - Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst today revealed the cover art; The Creation of the Bulls by his friend Ian Felice, for his new solo record Upside Down Mountain, which is out on May 19 on the Nonesuch Records label.  Stream his new track, “Governor’s Ball”, below.

Upside Down Mountain features many other friends of Oberst’s, including producer Jonathan Wilson, engineer Andy LeMaster, bassist Macey Taylor, multi-instrumentalist Blake Mills, and the Swedish sibling folk-rock vocal duo First Aid Kit.

The Flaming Lips Release "Flaming Side of the Moon" Digitally

MUSIC NEWS - THE FLAMING LIPS again explore the rich world of PINK FLOYD with their new digital release, FLAMING SIDE OF THE MOON.

 

Designed as an immersive companion piece to the original 1973 classic rock album, The Dark Side of the Moon, you're encouraged to listen to the new LIPS album while listening to DARK SIDE at the same time.

 

FLAMING SIDE OF THE MOON was also carefully crafted to sync up perfectly with the classic 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz.  For ideal listening conditions, you're are encouraged to seek out the original Alan Parsons' engineered quadraphonic LP mix of DARK SIDE, but it will work with the album on any format.

 

And, a limited edition one hundred vinyl copies of the album will be distributed to friends and family of THE FLAMING LIPS.

Dr Feelgood's Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey Release "Going Back Home"

MUSIC NEWS - Wilko Johnson, the Canvey Island pub rock pioneers Dr Feelgood, and Roger Daltrey, lead singer of rock legends The Who released a joint album Going Back Home on March 24 internationally on the world famous Chess label, which has been revived especially for the purpose. The album will be released in the US on April 8 via UMe.

The album features eleven tracks, ten of which are Wilko originals from both his Dr Feelgood days and solo years, while the sole cover on the album is a version of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited classic "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window". 

The root of the album began in 2010 when Roger and Wilko found themselves sitting together at an awards ceremony talking about raucous old school British rhythm & blues. “It turned out we both loved Johnny Kidd & The Pirates,” says Roger, name-checking the turn-of-‘60s creators of "Shakin’ All Over" and "Please Don’t Touch". “They’d been a big influence on both our bands. That heavy power trio sound, backing up a singer; it’s a British institution. No-one does that better than us.” 

Tori Amos Offers Up Trouble's Lament from New "Unrepentant Geraldines"

MUSIC NEWS- Tori Amos has offered up a first taste of a brand new album titled Unrepentant Geraldines. As Stereogum pointed out, this will be the '90s baroque-pop piano powerhouse's first "real" album since Abnormally Attracted to Sin (2009).  Accurate as her interim output has comprised of classical originals, covers and remakes of her own work. The first taste of her new set is "Trouble's Lament" and it's a good one. "Trouble needs a home, girls / Trouble needs a home / She fell out with Sata / Now she needs a home," the mysteriously song starts. Folk-like guitar and drums are joined by roiling keys, and if pay close attention, a vocal hats off to Kate Bush.  Give a listen, below-

 

Andy Summers Releases "Circus Hero" Album

MUSIC NEWS- Legendary guitarist with The Police, iconoclastic composer and songwriter Andy  Summers has teamed up with singer songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rob Giles (The Rescues) to form Circa Zero, and they are celebrating the release of their debut album Circus Hero.  The new video, for their tune, Leviation, can be seen below from MNN.

And, the band will appear at the Grammy Museum on Wednesday, August 26^th for a live talk and performance as part of their series "The Drop." Event begins at 8pm (doors 7:30) and tickets are $25. 

On Thursday, March 27^th, Circa Zero performed at "The Podcast Legal Defense Fund Benefit Show" with Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel, Marc Maron, KROQ's Kevin and Bean and more at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

My Chemical Romance's May Death Never Stop You, Out Now

 

MUSIC NEWS- My Chemical Romance's May Death Never Stop You is out now!  The final chapter of the  band's decade-plus career features fan favorites such as "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)," "Helena," "The Ghost Of You," "Teenagers," and "Sing," among many others, as well as the previously unreleased "Fake Your Death."

 

May Death Never Stop You is available as a Standard Digital Album (audio only) and as a Digital Deluxe Album (with audio and DVD content).  It's also available as a standard CD (excluding the DVD content); as a Physical Deluxe edition that includes the DVD; as an 180-gram vinyl two-LP set with a gatefold sleeve, plus the DVD; and as a DTC package, which includes a "Thank You For The Venom" T-shirt. The MCR Online Exclusive Edition can be purchased today at the band's site.

 

Fleetwood Mac Announces Christine McVie's Return and 33 City Tour

MUSIC NEWS- No more a rumour, it’s official! After a 16-year absence, Christine McVie will be re-joining Fleetwood Mac band mates Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as they launch the On With The Show Tour.

The tour kicks off on Tuesday, September 30 in Minneapolis, MN at the Target Center and the reunited band will perform thirty four concerts in thirty three cities across North America. Christine has not toured with the band since 1998’s The Dance Tour.

Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, April 7 through the Live Nation mobile app and via their website.
Fleetwood Mac is also scheduled to appear on TODAY’s Summer Concert Series on the Plaza At Rockefeller Center in NYC on October 9.

BOSTON Expands Summer North American Concert Tour

MUSIC NEWS- Classic rockers, BOSTON, have announced a greatly expanded upcoming North American summer tour that now include almost 40 dates.  The run will kick off on June 5th in Hollywood, FL at Seminole Hard Rock Live and will be concluding on August 31st in Huron, SD at the South Dakota State Fair.

Boston, masterminded by guitarist Tom Scholz, is launching their 'Heaven On Earth' tour in support of the group's latest studio album 'Life Love and Hope', which was released in December of last year. Full itineray is below.

Fashion Designer L'Wren Scott Leaves Entire Estate to Mick Jagger

MUSIC NEWS- Fashion designer L'Wren Scott has left her entire estate to her longtime lover, Mick Jagger, according to her will.  "I give all my jewelry, clothing, household furniture and furnishings, personal automobiles, and other tangible articles of a personal nature...to Michael Philip Jagger," Scott wrote in her will, according to a document released by the Manhattan Surrogate's Court in NYC on Thursday.

Scott, 49, was found dead by her assistant in her New York City apartment on March 17. Her death was ruled a suicide, according to the New York City medical examiner, who determined Scott killed herself by hanging.

Peter Gabriel's "Back to Front" in US Theatres on April 23

MUSIC NEWS- On Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 pm local time, Fathom Events, More2Screen, Eagle Rock Entertainment and Real World will take USA moviegoers on a VIP experience for an exclusive concert event, “Peter Gabriel: Back to Front.”  Recorded in October 2013 at London’s O2, the show celebrates one of the most pioneering and innovative artists of modern times, who will be honored with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this April.

Directed by BAFTA winning director Hamish Hamilton, “Peter Gabriel: Back to Front” reunites Gabriel’s original touring band from 1986 to mark the 25th anniversary of the landmark album “So.” The concert includes hits like, “Solsbury Hill,” “Digging in the Dirt,” “Sledgehammer,” “Mercy Street” and “Don’t Give Up.” Gabriel continues to be at the vanguard of the audio-visual experience by using the latest technology and a 5.1 surround sound mix to deliver a one-of-a-kind cinema event. 

Elvis Costello to Tour the MidWest With a Solo Run

MUSIC NEWS - Elvis Costello has announced ten new "SOLO" North American tour dates in the mid-west and mid-south USA and Toronto, CN. The brief tour starts up on June 9th and marks the first time since 1999, when he toured with keyboardist Steve Nieve, that Elvis has headlined the area with such a stripped down setup.

For the last several years, Costello has been playing about a month of solo dates each year in the USA, region by region. 

Chrissie Hynde of PRETENDERS Fame, Announces STOCKHOLM Release

MUSIC NEWS- Pretenders founder and leader, Chrissie Hynde will release Stockholm, the first ever album under her own name, June 10 on Caroline Records in the USA.  “It’s the first album with my name on it,” Chrissie said recently. “But it’s not a solo album. In fact, making this album was more of a collaboration than any Pretenders album ever was.”

Recorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm with co-writer/guitarist Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John at the helm, the album features contributions from Neil Young, John McEnroe and Joakim Ahlund of the Caesars. The eleven tracks of fresh and irreverent rock n roll are in Chrissie’s unmistakable voice and style, Stockholm will be heralded by first single “Dark Sunglasses,” which will go out instantly to all pre-orders on April 1. “Dark Sunglasses” is a perfect embodiment of the attitude and aim Chrissie employed in the creation of Stockholm: “I wanted to make a power pop album you could dance to; Abba meets John Lennon.” Give a listen to Dark Sunglasses, here from MNN.

Michael McDonald & Toto Hit the Road This Summer

MUSIC NEWS- Toto recently stated they had plans to mount a joint North American tour with ex-Doobie Brothers singer/keyboardist Michael McDonald in August and September.  Now dates have been announced for the run.  The co-headlining excursion will be under way August 2 in Grand Ronde, OR, and currently is scheduled through a September 7 concert in Newport News, VA.

Currently, the tour features twenty one shows and will make stops across the USA and in Canada.

Toto and McDonald have collaborated numerous times on various musical projects over the years.  “I so look forward to the dates I’ll play with Toto this summer,” says McDonald in a statement.  “Not only because they’re old friends but also because they’re one of the most talented and significant American bands.”

QUEEN Adds Five Shows to North American Tour

MUSIC NEWS- Rockers, Queen have announced additional concert dates to the upcoming North American tour with American Idol star Adam Lambert handling vocals.  The classic rock band have added five additional shows to the summer run, which is scheduled to kick off at the United Center in Chicago, IL on June 19th.

The dates include stops in Boston, East Rutherford, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ and additional shows scheduled for Toronto and Uncasville, CT.  With the newly added dates, the tour is now scheduled for twenty four shows and is scheduled to wrap up on July 28th at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.

Allman Brothers Band Postponed Remaining Four Gigs at Beacon Theatre

MUSIC NEWS - As MNN previously reported founding ABB member Gregg Allman had to sit out a fes shows at the Allman Brothers Band's run at the Beacon Theatre in New York City due to bronchitis, and news today is that the four remaining scheduled shows have been postponed indefinitely.

Ticket holders were informed via email from Madison Square Garden Entertainment explaining the deal. The email read in part, “Please be advised that, due to illness, Gregg Allman will be unable to perform on Saturday, March 22. The Allman Brothers Band will perform as scheduled. We  apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

It was initially announced that all remaining shows would go on as scheduled, but a press release  sent out today, Monday, March 24 stated that the shows would be postponed:

The Allman Brothers Band announced the postponement of the remaining four  Beacon Theatre performances on March 25, March 26, March 28 and March 29 as  Gregg Allman recovers from bronchitis. As a result of Mr. Allman’s illness, the  Allman Brothers Band is unable to perform at the level to which they aspire.

All ticketholders should retain their tickets, which will be honored for the  soon-to-be-announced rescheduled engagements. Those ticket holders desiring  refunds may obtain them from the original point of purchase.