CLOSER MUSIC COVERAGE

Truth & Salvage Co. to Host APPALACHIAN HILLTOP FAMILY REUNION in Ohio, 7/6

Scott Kinnebrew (guitars/lap steel/mandolin/vocals), Tim Jones (guitars/vocals), Walker Young (piano/organ/accordion/vocals), Adam Grace (organ/piano/Wurlitzer/additional background vocals) Bill “Smit... (more...)

Peter Hook & The Light Announce North American Tour

Following their sold out debut UK concerts in January 2013, Peter Hook & The Light are to debut their critically acclaimed performances of the first two New Order albums, “Movement” (1981) and “Power,... (more...)

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Announce Grand Point North Music Festival

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals along with Higher Ground Presents have announced the 3rd annual Grand Point North Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013.... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Natalie Cole to Release First Spanish Album, 6/25

Multiple GRAMMY Award-winner Natalie Cole's first Spanish-language album, 'Natalie Cole en Espanol' will be released June 25 on Verve/Universal. The album finds Natalie personally inspired by both the... (more...)

TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. to Release Second Album, 7/23

TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. return July 23 with their second album PICK ME UP (Megaforce/Sony RED), a work that powerfully builds on their stirring blend of rock and Americana introduced on their acclaimed 20... (more...)

Tegan and Sara to Serve as Guest Music Supervisors for MTV's AWKWARD

MTV announced today that pop duo 'Tegan and Sara' will serve up the soundtrack as guest music supervisors for next week's episode of 'Awkward' when Matty moves in with the Hamiltons and Jenna discove... (more...)

IDOL's Sanchez Remarks On DREAMGIRLS & Holliday

AMERICAN IDOL's newest breakout star, Jessica Sanchez, discusses her recent duet with original Tony Award-winning DREAMGIRLS star Jennifer Holliday in a new chat. (more...)

Grammy-Winner LL COOL J Releases New Ablum AUTHENTIC Today

Two-time Grammy -winning recording artist, LL COOL J, will release his 14 th studio Album, AUTHENTIC, today, April 30, 2013 on 429 Records/The Savoy Label Group. (more...)

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL 2013 Announces Full Lineup; Kicks Off 6/15

As part of its 40th Anniversary year, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) unveils the 2013 edition of the annual River To River Festival, Downtown's completely free summer arts festival. This year... (more...)

Warner Bros. Records Celebrates Record Store Day with Limited Edition Releases in Store

Record Store Day is upon us TODAY and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store - literally! (more...)

SOUND OFF: GLEE Finds Its FUNNY GIRL, With Help From Idina

A FUNNY GIRL theme and returning guest star Idina Menzel? What more could any self-respecting Broadway baby - or, better yet, gleek - possibly ask for in an episode of GLEE 4.0? Well, last night, we g... (more...)

VIDEO: Fantasia Performs New Single on AMERICAN IDOL

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, Season Three IDOL winner, Grammy winner and Broadway star, Fantasia, performed her new single, “Lose To Win. Check out the performance below! (more...)

VIDEO: Clay Aiken Performs on AMERICAN IDOL

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, Season Two runner-up Clay Aiken performed the classic Simon & Garfunkel song, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Check out the performance below! (more...)

Warner Bros. Records Announce 'Record Store Day', 4/20

Record Store Day is upon us this Saturday and Warner Bros. Records, an Official sponsor has a plethora of Limited Edition releases in store - literally! (more...)

Fantasia Performs on Tonight's AMERICAN IDOL

On the next live results show airing tonight, April 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), one woman's IDOL journey will end. Also, Grammy-winning artist, Broadway star and Season Three winner of ... (more...)

David Bowie's Remastered ALADDIN SANE 40th Anniversary Edition Released Today

David Bowie's groundbreaking album, Aladdin Sane, his 1973 follow-up to 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, has been digitally remastered by Ray Staff at London's AIR... (more...)

SIMPLE MINDS 'Celebrate - The Greatest Hits +' Released Today

Following the success and acclaim of last year's X5 box set and the “5 X 5 Tour,” Virgin/UMe will release Celebrate - The Greatest Hits + collection, a comprehensive overview of 35 years of one of Bri... (more...)

City Lights Music Festival Reveals First Phase of Artist Lineup

This year's festival will be held July 19-20 at Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. It is open to individuals 16 years of age and older with two-day passes costing $25. VIP tickets are available fo... (more...)

James Bond 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues w/ Release of 3 Classic Soundtracks

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the soundtrack to DR. NO, the first James Bond film in the longest running franchise in the history of cinema. (more...)

WYNN Las Vegas Reveals Odds to Win AMERICAN IDOL Season 12

WYNN LAS VEGAS' Johnny Avello has released the odds to win Season 12 of AMERICAN IDOL. Check out his predictions below to see how your favorite fared! (more...)

VIDEO: Tegan and Sara Perform Equality-Themed CLOSER on THE TONIGHT SHOW

In case you missed it: Last night Tegan and Sara performed hit single 'Closer' on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The duo performed cloaked in red, in solidarity for marriage equality, complete with a... (more...)

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'People Like Us' on AMERICAN IDOL

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, multi-platinum-selling artist, and the very first American Idol ever, Kelly Clarkson, performed her new single, 'People Like Us'. Check out her performance ... (more...)

Fantasia to Perform on Next Week's AMERICAN IDOL

On the next live results show airing Thursday, April 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), one woman's IDOL journey will end. Also, Grammy-winning artist, Broadway star and Season Three winner of... (more...)

Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers Play 54 Below with Jamie deRoy Tonight

Join country music legends Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers along with celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy for an evening of toe tappin' fun tonight, April 6th (8:30PM) at Manhattan's newest ... (more...)