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Watch The Alabama Shakes Cover 1940s Song “Killer Diller”

The first episode of Jack Whites American Epic documentary aired earlier this week, and when the three-part series is finished White will release The American Epic Sessions, where contemporary musicians will cover American blues classics mentioned in the show.Following a clip of Nas recording a song for the series, White has shared a video...

Sammy Hagar & Friends Offers Acoustic Weir & Friends Set, New Foo Fighters Tune

[instagram id="BUKQri_hfmQ"]James Hetfield (currently on tour with Metallica) and Sammy Hagar have been hosting Acoustic-4-A-Cure shows for several years, and the fourth edition was hosted at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium on Monday.With Hetfield away, Hagar started things off before inviting his friend and frequent Bay Area collaborator Bob Weir to...

Courtney Barnett Shares New Song "How To Boil An Egg"

Esteemed Australian songwriter Courtney Barnett recently shared a new song, How To Boil An Egg. The track is being released for her labels Split Singles Club, where subscribers receive 7 records from Milk! Records artists.Though Barnett hasnt released a studio record since 2015s Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, she is...

Watch The Trailer For Grateful Dead Documentary "Long Strange Trip"

We've been buying into the hype on this one for some time now, and it in the home stretch it appears that there's good reason.Weeks before the theatrical run of the much-anticipated Grateful Dead documentary Long Strange Trip, the filmmakers have released an official trailer, fans first real look into what the four-hour...

Review / Setlist | Father John Misty @ Chicago Theatre 5/15/17

Words: Alex Wood | Photos: @chicagotheatre, @haleness,Always self-conscious of his art and growing fame, each Father John Misty tour seems to bring something new to the table for longtime fans and newcomers alike.His recent stop at Chicago Theatre was no exception.Joshua Tillman, AKA Father John Misty, is currently promoting his latest record, Pure...

Scientists Developing Ways To Grow New Hearing Cells For Your Damaged Eardrums

Photo: Ear organoid with hair cells in blue, via Indiana University School Of MedicineScientists at Indiana University are aiming to cure hearing loss by turning your bodys regular cells into sound-sensing hair cells, allowing damaged hearing to improve.Using pluripotent stem cells, cells from the body that can be turned into a blank slate, scientists...

Amazon Prime Begins Offering Exclusive, Intimate Concerts For Prime Members

Amazon recently announced a new benefit to Amazon Prime membership: exclusive live concerts.The company recently announced four performances in London throughout the summer with tickets only available to Prime members. This marks one of Amazons first forays into physical benefits for its members, as Prime was typically associated with digital perks, online streaming services...

Hear Another New Prince Song From The “Purple Rain” Sessions, "Our Destiny / Roadhouse Garden"

With each passing week, fans should be getting more and more excited for the upcoming expanded release of Princes seminal Purple Rain.Now, another bonus track from the album has appeared on Spotify.A medley of two songs that appeared frequently in Princes sets during the time, Our Destiny / Roadhouse Garden is over six-minutes of...

David Byrne Reveals New Album Out Next Year, Collaborations With Brian Eno And Oneohtrix Point Never, Tour Plans

David Byrne recently participated in a Reddit AMA, or Ask Me Anything, and his answers to fans questions revealed the Talking Heads singers upcoming plans.Bynre told fans that his next album would be out early next year, and that Brian [Eno] helped me a LOT on the record.Im making tour plans (and a...

On TV | Preservation Hall Jazz Band Perform Hour-Long Set For Morning Become Eclectic

On TV features a quick recap of some of the music were playing at the Tomorrows Verse headquarters.Who: Preservation Hall Jazz BandWhat: KCRWs Morning Becomes Eclectic recently welcomed Preservation Hall Jazz Band for a nearly hour-long set promoting their excellent new record, So It Is, which also included an interview.You Need To Know:...