On May 8, 1977, Grateful Dead performed at Cornell Universitys Barton Hall in Ithaca, New York, and the show quickly became a legendary moment in the bands history.For various reasons it's considered by many to be amongst the bands best shows of all time, yet there are almost as many opinions on the performance --...

Following the release of two excellent songs earlier this week, LCD Soundsystem made their debut on Saturday Night Live.The episode, hosted by Chris Pine, offers the first opportunity for most fans to see two songs performed from their long-awaited comeback record and follow-up to 2010s This Is Happening.Watch James Murphy and his band...

This week, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama revealed their ambitious plans for the upcoming Obama Presidential Center, to be built by 2021 in Jackson Park, on Chicagos South Side.If plans are successful, the three-building complex will feature more than just a library, as it turns out.In addition to a...

Radiohead recently announced a reissue of their seminal 1997 record OK Computer, which will include the original album along with three unreleased tracks and eight B-sides from the record, almost all of which were featured on the Airbag / How Am I Driving? EP already.Though the boxset will come with additional, never-before-seen memorabilia like a copy...

A new compilation album titled Chicago Plays The Stones aims to honor The Rolling Stones catalog utilizing the style and performers of the Chicago blues.Created by Chicago Blues Experience and released in correlation with the Navy Pier exhibit dedicated to the Stones, Exhibitionism, the 12-song compilation features multiple of generations of Chicago blues artists,...

As promised, LCD Soundsystem released two new songs at midnight last night, giving fans their first glimpse into the bands highly anticipated upcoming album, and their first new studio release since 2015s Christmas Will Break Your Heart.Titled Call The Police and American Dream, the songs find LCD in top form while exploring new directions...

Banjo mastermind and Punch Brothers member Noam Pikelny recently sat down with Reverb for a fascinating discussion of the instruments history.Pikelny breaks banjo performance into three distinct styles, moving through the history of bluegrass and the instruments influence as he goes.Beginning the discussion with Earl Scruggs, he describes Scruggs rolling, three-finger style before...

An artist known as Palette-Swap Ninja has re-recorded the entirety of the Beatles classic Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Clubs Band as a Star Wars parody.Titled Princess Leias Stolen Death Star Plans, the project follows the story of A New Hope with extremely creative lyrics that will have both Beatles fans and Star Wars...

Photos: Phillip Solomonson | Videos: Dan Bejarano | Words: Alex WoodHurray For The Riff Raffs Alynda Segarra has a back story that has become a vital part of the music she creates.The singer-songwriter and guitarist was raised in the Bronx, notably of Puerto Rican decent, but left home at 17 to travel the country, riding greyhounds,...

Washington-based Metallica cover band Blistered Earth had their instruments stolen after a show last Saturday, and help came from unexpected sources.The band listed the stolen gear online, which included five guitars, multiple amplifiers, seven pedals and a drum set, a loss of nearly $20,000.Local media soon picked up on the story, which led...