TODAY MUSIC COVERAGE

Sonny Rollins, Amiri Baraka to Help Celebrate JJA's 25th Birthday, Awards at the Blue Note, 6/19

A special message from Sonny Rollins, a presentation by poet Amiri Baraka, and performances by harpist Edmar Castañeda, singer/actress Paulette Dozier with pianist Danny Mixon, and the Zach Brock Trio... (more...)

Specimin A's Latest EP TOMAHAWK Now Available

Specimen A—brothers Phil and Mo Jones—have today released the 2-song Tomahawk EP on ROTTUN RECORDINGS—Excision's monster, independent label. On the Tomahawk EP, the duo reemerges with a headfirst dive... (more...)

BEACH Drops 'Love Was a River' MP3 Off New Album IN US WE TRUST, Out 7/16

BEACH's new full-length album, IN US WE TRUST is an indie-electro rock project fronted by Karen Mould – the artist also known as Bitch – and her electric violin. The group recently released album cut,... (more...)

First Listen: Chris Brown's 'Don't Think They Know'

Chris Brown's newest song is a departure from the ordinary for the R&B singer. Instead of a pop melody and a flash dance routine, Brown flashes an important message: 'Every two hours in America today ... (more...)

John Legend & More to Attend Points of Light's Annual Conference on Volunteering & Service

This month, Points of Light will host the 21st annual Conference on Volunteering and Service, the largest convening of volunteer, national service, and civic leaders in the world. (more...)

Jack Johnson, Hall & Oates, YO GABBA GABBA! Set for Life is Good Festival

Life is good, the lifestyle brand committed to spreading the power of optimism and helping kids in need, today announced Jack Johnson, Daryl Hall & John Oates and YO GABBA GABBA! will headline the 201... (more...)

MARIAH CAREY Reveals Title of New Album, Out 7/23!

Mariah Carey highly anticipated new album will arrive in stores on July 23rd. The album is preceded by her Billboard hit 'Beautiful', featuring Miguel. Today, it was revealed on Walmart's official w... (more...)

Music Choice Video Network to Feature Essence Festival Video Playlists

Starting today, Music Choice, the multi-platform music video network, will feature ESSENCE Festival playlists that highlight the performers who will appear at the ESSENCE Festival (more...)

JONAS BROTHERS to Kick-Off MTV, VH1 & CMT's 'Live Music Day Festival', 6/19

The Jonas Brothers have agreed to kick off the “Live Music Day Festival,” the world's largest online and mobile music festival, taking place exclusively during the live awards event. (more...)

Drake Announces 41-City North American Arena Tour

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, recording artist Drake today announced his 41-city North American WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR? arena tour in support of his highly anticipated upcoming album r... (more...)

VIDEO: Justin Bieber Surprises Cody Simpson on Stage 6/14 at Nokia Theatre

Justin Bieber shocked fans and his friend Cody Simpson on stage last night when he made a surprise appearance on stage during his performance in Los Angeles. You can hear that the fans went CRAZY to s... (more...)

THE SECRET STATE Premieres The Music Video For 'FIGHT OR FLIGHT' on FoxNews

Today (6/14) as the nation observes Flag Day and the U.S. Army celebrates its 238th birthday, THE SECRET STATE has partnered with FoxNews.com to exclusively premiere the official music video for their... (more...)

AUDREY NAPOLEON Debuts New Music Video for 'Dope A La Mode' Today

The Los Angeles-based producer AUDREY NAPOLEON has today (June 14) teamed with cutting-edge fashion/lifestyle magazine Flaunt for the worldwide premiere of the official music video for her upcoming si... (more...)

ATOMS FOR PEACE to Play 'Club Amok' Tonight in Los Angeles

Atoms For Peace will be performing this evening at a secret location in Los Angeles known only as 'Club Amok.' Tickets for the show are not, and were at no point, available for purchase. (more...)

SOMETHING POSITIVE Set to Launch CD “VISION”

New York's #1 Afro-Caribbean performing company, Something Positive, will launch their latest CD titled "VISION" at their 4th Annual Cocktails & Conversations benefit on Thursday, June 27th, 7PM at We... (more...)

Photo Flash: Carly Rae Jepsen Performs on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

On a rainy morning in New York City, Carly Rae Jepsen brightened things up for her fans who filled Central Park's outdoor theater to see her perform for on GOOD MORNING AMERICA's summer concert seri... (more...)

Stu Bergen Named President, International, Warner Recorded Music

Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced the promotion of Stu Bergen to the position of President, International, Warner Recorded Music. (more...)

VIDEO: MAROON 5 Performs on TODAY's Summer Concert Series

Below, check out the band's performances of their hit songs, 'One More Night,' 'Love Somebody' and 'Payphone.' (more...)

Radiation City X G Force 'A Different Animal' Remix LP Streaming Now!

Radiation City just released their highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Animals In The Median, via Tender Loving Empire. (more...)

U-God Performing on Bonnaroo's Main Stage, 6/14

Founding member of the mega-platinum iconic rap collective Wu-Tang Clan, U-God, is returning to the game with a bang. (more...)

MUMFORD & SONS Cancel Bonnaroo Appearance Due to Band Member Illness

Mumford & Sons have canceled their headlining performance at the 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The announcement comes following the hospitalization of their bassist, Ted Dwane, this week to r... (more...)

Sharon Doorson Releases "High On Your Love," First Single from Album, Killer

Full of swagger and with a vocal punch sure to knock newcomers off their feet, singer/songwriter Sharon Doorson descends upon America with the single, "High On Your Love," from her forthcoming studio ... (more...)

Buddy Guy Set to Release New Album, 7/30

USA Today reports that Blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, 76, will release a double-disc album, Rhythm & Blues, on July 30, which will feature notable guests such as Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Steven T... (more...)

Wavefront Music Festival Announces Artist Line-Up

Wavefront Music Festival returns for its second year to the shores of Lake Michigan at Chicago's beautiful Montrose Beach on Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2013, bringing the wor... (more...)

PIPPIN Tops Billboard's Cast Album Chart

PIPPIN - the New Broadway Cast Recording from Ghostlight Records - debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Cast Albums chart the week after its June 4 digital release. It also hit #34 on the Digital Albums... (more...)