Music News: Jenny Lewis gets 'On the Line' to talk about new album March 1, 2019 Jay talks with Jenny Lewis about her upcoming album 'On the Line,' an absorbing LP about love and loss recorded with an all-star (or should that be all-Starr?) backing band.
Music News: Durand Jones, Weezer, and more new music February 28, 2019 New releases this week include albums from the Japanese House, Weezer, Durand Jones, Hozier, Royal Trux, and the Cactus Blossoms. Plus, two new singles from Carly Rae Jepsen!
Music News: How did concert tickets get so expensive? February 27, 2019 U.K. music fans' jaws are dropping at the cost of tickets for the Who's upcoming tour. How did concerts get so expensive? Also in the news today: Spotify launches in India despite Warner beef, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to be edited for Chinese release, former Cure drummer Andy Anderson dies at 68, Solange teases new music, and Morrissey collaborators face criticism.
Music News: Mark Hollis of Talk Talk dies at 64 February 26, 2019 Mark Hollis, co-founder of Talk Talk, has died at age 64. Also in the news today: Janet Jackson announces Vegas residency, Nicki Minaj responds to Tracy Chapman lawsuit, repetitive music wears retail workers down, and a young girl recreates classic album covers for Black History Month.
Music News: 'Green Book,' controversial film about pioneering pianist, wins Best Picture Oscar February 25, 2019 The Oscars opened with Queen and included a huge 'Star is Born' duet, but it was 'Green Book,' a movie inspired by the life of pianist Don Shirley, that won Best Picture at the Oscars. Also in the news today: R. Kelly pleads not guilty, Peter Frampton announces final tour, soul star Jackie Shane dies at 78, and Cher goes viral by tweeting a mysterious name.
Music News: Peter Tork of the Monkees dies at 77 February 21, 2019 Monkees bassist Peter Tork has died at age 77. Also in the news today: the 1975 win big at the Brits, and actor/singer Jussie Smollett is arrested in Chicago. Plus, Jade and Jay spotlight new releases from Better Oblivion Community Center, Gary Clark Jr., Sleaford Mods, and Yola.
Music News: Here are the musicians performing at the Oscars February 20, 2019 Queen are playing the Oscars...and guess who's handling lead vocals? Also in the news today: iconic album cover photographer Guy Webster dies at 79; Vampire Weekend release a breakfast-themed music video; and a trio of British music stories including a new gender-equity initiative, a pair of acoustic Billie Eilish gigs, and a pub shouted out by the Clash is reportedly set to close.
Music News: NASA sends Mars rover off with Billie Holiday February 19, 2019 NASA said goodbye to the Mars Opportunity rover with a poignant Billie Holiday song. Also in the news today: more fallout from the New York Times' Ryan Adams article, Ariana Grande matches Beatles chart feat, Venezuela crisis spawns dueling concerts, and the Motley Crue biopic has a first trailer.
Music News: New music from J.S. Ondara, Ladytron, Chaka Khan, Tourist, and Lizzo February 15, 2019 Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Ladytron, J.S. Ondara, Chaka Khan, and Tourist. Plus: 'Cuz I Love You,' a new single from Lizzo.
Music News: Jessica Hopper on Ryan Adams, exploitation, and how to create safer spaces in music February 14, 2019 In a widely-discussed New York Times report, women including Mandy Moore and Phoebe Bridgers describe a long-term pattern of emotional abuse and sexual manipulation by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams. We spoke with music writer Jessica Hopper about the history of such behavior in the music industry, and about how to create safer spaces for everybody.