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Festival in the Desert Postponed Because of Ongoing Mali Conflict

The Festival in the Desert has been sidelined due to the ongoing conflict in Mali. ... Read More »

Feist, Broken Social Scene & More Back Idle No More Protest Movement

High profile Canadian musicians like Feist and Blue Rodeo are supporting the Idle No More movement. ... Read More »

Morrissey: Kate Middleton to Blame for Nurse's Suicide

Morrissey is blaming the suicide death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha on Kate Middleton and the British Royal Family. ... Read More »

Pussy Riot Member Moved to Solitary Prison Cell For Her Safety

Maria Alekhina, a member of jailed Russian protest rockers Pussy Riot, has been put in a solitary prison cell for safety. ... Read More »

18 Musicians React to Barack Obama's Presidential Election Victory

Musicians took to twitter to react to Barack Obama's re-election as President of the United States. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen vs. Max Weinberg: E Street Drummer Backs Republican

Unlike Barack Obama-supporter Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg is endorsing a Republican senatorial candidate. ... Read More »

Hurricane Sandy Relief: Beastie Boys, Roots, Okkervil River, Others Help

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy a number of relief effort fundraising concerts are being planned. ... Read More »

Arcade Fire's Win Butler, Will Butler Endorse Barack Obama

Arcade Fire's Win and Will Butler have endorsed Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election. ... Read More »

Legendary Toronto Concert Venue Masonic Temple Set to Close

Legendary Toronto concert venue the Masonic Temple/Concert Hall/Rock Pile is closing and its fate unknown. ... Read More »

The National Lash Out at Mitt Romney & His Supporters Over Election Ads

Ohio-bred rock band The National were not impressed by Mitt Romney supporters attempting to claim their song "Fake Empire" for an ad campaign. ... Read More »

When Airlines Attack: Tales of Destroyed, Lost and (Occasionally) Found Instruments

Being a touring musician sometimes means airlines lose or break your instruments. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen, Hurricane Sandy: Boss Praises Jersey Shore, Christie & Obama

Musicians are now pushing back after Superstorm Sandy with a new song from Bruce Springsteen, a television benefit, and other updates. ... Read More »

The Killers and Mitt Romney: Drummer Suggests Mormon Republican's Interest is an Attempt to Be 'Hip'

The Killers have remained politically neutral during the U.S. election, though drummer Ronnie Vannucci suggest Mitt Romney namedropped them to appear "hip." ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen Slammed by Donald Trump for Pro-Obama Campaigning

Reality television businessman has lashed out at Bruce Springsteen for the musician's support of President Barack Obama in the upcoming U.S. election. ... Read More »

Travel, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: 15 Most Ridiculous In-Transit Musician Drug Busts

Sometimes when musicians travel they bring illegal drugs with them -- and sometimes they get caught. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen, President Obama: Rocker to Support Obama at Two Campaign Rallies

After supporting John Kerry's bid for president in 2004 and President Obama's election four years ago, Bruce Springsteen has decided to join Obama's campaign trail in two upcoming rallies. ... Read More »