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16 Best Albums Released By Musicians After They Died

Some artists music lives on long after they've died and we've listed some of the best. ... Read More »

Joel Plaskett Honored with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Joel Plaskett has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. ... Read More »

Wallflowers' Jakob Dylan Explains Krumping, Sort Of (VIDEO)

The Wallflowers' Jakob Dylan attempts to explain the krumping dance craze in this video interview. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 30 - January 5 -- Drummers vs. Cars With Keith Moon & Rick Allen

This week in history a number of bad things happened to the likes of Ray Davies, George Harrison and Rick Allen. ... Read More »

Alexisonfire Singer Calls Fucked Up 'The Band of this Generation'

In a Canadian heavy music torch-passing, Alexisonfire's George Pettit has declared Fucked Up the band of a generation. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 23 - 29 -- RIP James Brown, Creed's Crap Concert, Led Zeppelin Hit USA

This week in music history James Brown died and Scott Stapp put on a really bad show. ... Read More »

Mountain Goats U.S. Poet Laureate? Fans Petition to Get Singer Honored

Fans want Mountain Goats lead singer John Darnielle declared the U.S. poet laureate and have started a petition. ... Read More »

19 Best Cover Songs of 2012 -- Lana Del Rey, Feist, Japandroids, Divine Fits, Cookie Monster & More

Cookie Monster, Lana Del Rey, Feistodon... here are our fave cover songs of 2012. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 16 - 22 -- Elton John Marries, Rock 'n' Roll Arrives, Run-DMC Thrives

It's tough being the trailblazer in the music world. If you're Mudhoney you have to sit and watch Pearl Jam and Soundgarden sell out arenas on the back of the sound you created. If you're Lady Gaga y ... Read More »

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason Saves Childhood London Music Store

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason has purchased the financially troubled London music store where he bought his first set of drums. ... Read More »

The Wallflowers Channel The Clash: 'Sandinista' Album Inspires Band

Wallflowers' Jakob Dylan says the Clash-sounding song on new album 'Glad All Over' isn't an accident. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: Dec. 9 - 15 -- Jim Morrison Nabbed, George Harrison Stabbed

This week in music history Jim Morrison was arrested... in the middle of a show. ... Read More »

15 Best Musician Cameos on Teen TV: 90210, The OC, Buffy, Blossom & More

Inspired by Tegan and Sara's appearance on 90210 we've uncovered 15 of the best musician cameos on teen drama television shows. ... Read More »

Trent Reznor, Dr. Dre Joining Forces For Daisy Music Streaming Service

Rap producer Dr. Dre and industrial rocker Trent Reznor will front a new music streaming service called Daisy. ... Read More »

Video Game Music: 10 Best Game Soundtracks From Grand Theft Auto to Zelda

Part of what makes a good video game great is the soundtrack and we've compiled a list featuring some of the best. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: December 2 - 8 -- John Lennon Shot, Stones Stabbing, Zeppelin Goes Down

This week in music history John Lennon died, a Supreme was kidnapped and Led Zeppelin packed it in. ... Read More »