These 10 musical acts made the most money in 2014
Billboard has released their annual Moneymakers list, which shows the top-earning musicians of the year. Taking into account sales, streaming, publishing and touring, the magazine has compiled the top 40 earners of 2014. Check out the top ten below, and see the full list at Billboard. 1. One Direction: $46 million. 2. Katy Perry:...
Wolves At The Gate premiere reimagined “Dead Man” (ft. Being As An Ocean’s Michael McGough)
Wolves At The Gate will release a new acoustic EP, Reprise, on May 12 via Solid State Records. Appearing on the forthcoming release are five reimagined fan-favorites, as well as a brand new track. Today, the band are teaming up with AP to bring you a new version of “Dead Man,” which features Being As...
Watch the Muppets perform Echosmith's "Cool Kids"
The Muppets recently teamed up with YouTube star Mike Tompkins for an a cappella cover of Echosmith's Platinum single, “Cool Kids.” Check out hilarious video below and leave us a comment with your thoughts. Video: Watch Echosmith perform on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ Echosmith will perform live on the American Idol finale next Wednesday. They will appear alongside Fall...
Watch the Dresden Dolls’ first U.S. show in five years
The Dresden Dolls played a free show on April 18 at Rough Trade in New York in celebration of the release of their The Virginia Monologues Record Store Day-exclusive LP set. The performance marked the duo’s first U.S. show since their 2010 reunion tour. “The ’Dolls haven’t played together in years,” vocalist/pianist Amanda Palmer said...
Underoath members reflect on breakup, legacy, more during 'Tired Violence' Q&A
Last Thursday, April 30, at a theater in Florida, Underoath's Chris Dudley, Tim McTague, Grant Brandell and James Smith sat down with the BadChristian guys for a special Q&A session, which followed a private screening of their farewell DVD, Tired Violence. The open hearing had its lighter, comical moments, of course, but it also had its serious, more...
Wolves At The Gate (Solid State Records) robbed on tour
Wolves At The Gate had their van broken into and various personal items stolen on their most recent tour. For those that wanted to donate some compensation money, they launched a GoFundMe campaign yesterday with a goal of $5,000. Within the 17 hours, they had surpassed that marker and at this article's posting time, had over...
Pure Noise Records addresses sexual assault allegation against No Good News member
In the wake of sexual allegations made against Front Porch Step, Pure Noise Records is now in a similar situation with another one of its artists. The label recently signed Long Island emo band No Good News, whose drummer, Harry Corrigan, was accused online of sexual assault last year. Today, Pure Noise founder Jake Round...
August Burns Red, '68 announce pre-Warped Tour shows
August Burns Red and '68 have announced three shows that they will be playing on their way out to Warped Tour this summer. Check out where they will be hitting up below and let us know which date(s) you plan on attending. Listen: August Burns Red stream lead single from new album ABR frontman Jake Luhrs...