Philip Obenschain

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Morrissey nearly canceled in Santa Ana last night, premiered three new songs night before

Following a year plagued by postponements and cancelations, singer Morrissey's first U.S. tour in 14 months is finally underway, albeit not without a few hiccups. As previously noted, the tour's opening night in San Jose, Calif. ended abruptly when fans rushed the stage and mobbed the former Smiths frontman during his encore (not an uncommon occurrence at […]

Watch The 1975 perform "Girls" on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

The 1975 stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers earlier this week to perform “Girls,” one of several singles from their eponymous 2013 debut. The group released an official music video for the track last October, and, just two weeks ago, premiered a new music video for latest single “Robbers.” Watch The 1975's inaugural Seth Meyers performance below: The band […]

Dave Grohl plays surprise show for less than 100 people in Nashville, possibly for new documentary

Just two nights after Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl played a surprise show at Washington, DC's 9:30 Club with his band, the rocker turned up at Nashville, Tenn.'s famed Bluebird Cafe to play a solo, acoustic set for less than 100 unsuspecting patrons. According to accounts from attendees, cameras were present to film the […]

'SLC Punk 2' set to begin production June, Machine Gun Kelly among new cast members

SLC Punk! 2: Punk's Dead will finally begin filming next month, according to a new report from The Wrap. The sequel to 1998 cult classic SLC Punk! was first announced early last year by director James Merendino, and partially funded by a successful Indiegogo campaign. Unsurprisingly, production will once again take place in the film's namesake, Salt Lake City. Since its 1998 […]

Fall Out Boy's "Young Blood Chronicles" to conclude on Palladia, feature Elton John cameo

Fall Out Boy have announced that their “Young Blood Chronicles,” an ongoing series of narratively-linked music videos for every track from their 2013 comeback album, Save Rock And Roll, will conclude on May 21, when it airs live on Palladia at 9 p.m. EST.  Shortly after the televised airing, which will be commercial free, and will feature […]

Justin Bieber uses Paramore fan art to promote new song

Earlier this afternoon, Justin Bieber tweeted the link to a new song, “We Were Born For This,” hosted on what appears to be his personal Soundcloud page. Many Paramore fans were quick to point out that the track's artwork (which Bieber is also currently using for his Twitter profile photo) bears a striking resemblance to the cover […]

Foxy Shazam release surprise new album, 'Gonzo,' for free, announce spring tour

Foxy Shazam have announced a surprise new full-length, Gonzo, which is available immediately to stream or download for free. Additionally, the band are slated to embark on a spring tour of North America in support of its release. The group's fifth full-length overall and first independent release since their 2005 debut, The Flamingo Trigger, Gonzo was recorded in Chicago, produced by Foxy, […]

The Flaming Lips release 'Flaming Side Of The Moon;' Wayne Coyne expands "Record Store Tour" west

The Flaming Lips have released a surprise new album, Flaming Side Of The Moon, meant to serve as a companion to Pink Floyd's 1973 classic, The Dark Side Of The Moon. Additionally, frontman Wayne Coyne has added three west coast dates to his ongoing “Record Store Tour,” set to kick off today in Long Beach, Calif. Though the […]

Manchester Orchestra stream new single, "Cope"

Manchester Orchestra have made their new single, “Cope,” the title track from their upcoming fourth full-length album, available to stream. Cope is set to drop next week, April 1, via Loma Vista. The group's latest track, which follows aggressive lead single “Top Notch,” and the poppier and more upbeat “Every Stone,” takes a darker and more melancholy […]
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