Artists Archive
Mastodon Hits the Road in April with Gojira, Kvelertak
February 3, 2014
Mastodon, Gojira and Kvelertak have joined forces to embark on a massive metal tour set to take place across April and May. The 13 city tour kicks off on April 29th, and will see the trio of metal giants make stops in Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Boston and Philadelphia, among other
American Idol’s Worst Auditions
February 3, 2014
American Idol may have launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert, just to name a few, but at the other end of the spectrum, it’s also given a platform to some of the most deluded, tone-deaf and downright weird wannabe singers in the country. Here’s a look at some of the
Kid Rock’s Most Controversial Moments
February 2, 2014
Any notion that the chart-topping success of 2007’s Rock N Roll Jesus may have finally transformed Kid Rock into a model of respectability were quashed four years later when the rock-rap redneck found himself in the midst of a civil rights controversy. Handed the National Association for Advancement of Colored People’s Great Expectation Award due
Squamish Valley Music Festival Boasts Eminem, Bruno Mars, Arcade Fire
January 31, 2014
Though still several months away, the lineup for British Columbia’s very own annual Squamish Valley Music Festival has been revealed, with news that the summer event will be headlined by Arcade Fire, Eminem and Bruno Mars. What a strange party that will be. Details of the event’s lineup were revealed at a press conference yesterday,
Avicii Brings EDM to Arenas on True Tour
January 31, 2014
Platinum-selling producer and EDM megastar Avicii has just announced that he’s due to embark on a North American tour later this year. The tour, which is set to visit Chicago, Phoenix, Houston, and Brooklyn, and kicks off this April, promises to “showcase an all new, world class production” and will be making further stops across
Seaworld Gets Some Love from Alan Jackson, Kid Rock for Bands, Brew & BBQ
January 31, 2014
Alan Jackson and Kid Rock will kick off SeaWorld’s “Bands, Brew & BBQ” this weekend, transgressing against the recent trend of artists dropping the show to avoid controversy over how the Orlando theme park treats its orca whales. The concert event runs Saturdays and Sundays February 1st to March 9th. Country star Trace Adkins pulled
Alice in Chains Embark on Spring Tour in April
January 31, 2014
Alice in Chains have just announced a series of new US tour dates set for this spring. Said tour kicks off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 25th and will see the grunge heroes make stops in Atlantic City, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Davenport, Ohio, among other places, before wrapping up on May 24th in Council Bluffs,
Eddie Izzard Imports His Comic Force Stateside in May
January 29, 2014
British comedian Eddie Izzard has just revealed that he’s going to be heading stateside for his ‘Force Majeure’ stand up tour. At present, Izzard’s tour will see him visit 32 cities through the spring with more dates to be announced later this year. The stint kicks off with a two night stand at Washington, D.C.’s
Allman Brothers to Retire From the Road in 2014
January 29, 2014
Coming shortly after the recent announcement that two significant members of the Allman Brothers Band would be leaving the band at the end of the year, the remaining members have revealed that they plan to stop touring altogether after 2014. Sorry for another punch to the gut Allman fans. We know it’s been a rough
Death Cab, Jack Johnson Heading to Beantown for Boston Calling
January 29, 2014
After a great start, last year’s inaugural Boston Calling festival is set to return this year with headliners Jack Johnson, Death Cab For Cutie and Modest Mouse. The festival is set for Memorial Day weekend (May 23th-25th) in Boston’s City Hall Plaza. Other notable acts on the bill include Bastille, Tegan & Sara, Brand New
