In February 2021, a black wolf wandered across the border of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. Called 1155, he wore a radio collar that park biologists fit him with three years before. When he left the safety of the park, 1155 was what biologists call a “dispersed male,” leaving his …
Read More »Watch Brothers Osborne Close Out the Grammys With Rapid-Fire 'Dead Man's Curve'
Country duo Brothers Osborne wrapped up the 2022 Grammy Awards with a rapid-fire performance of their guitar jam “Dead Man’s Curve.” Propelled by guitarist John Osborne’s fleet-fingered playing, “Dead Man’s Curve” walloped the audience — and in some cases compelled them to dance. Brandi Carlile, H.E.R., and Lady Gaga were …
Read More »Young Thug Is a Superstar Doing Superstar Things at SXSW
Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion took place on Thursday in Spicewood, Texas — but back in Austin, SXSW was still chugging along, showcasing a variety of acts (and food). From Young Thug to Danielle Ponder, here are our highlights. Young Thug The last time SXSW held an in-person festival, the Waterloo …
Read More »Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty of Fraud in Theranos Case
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty of three counts of wire fraud, as well as one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud against Theranos investors. The jury at federal court in San Jose, California, returned a not-guilty verdict on three charges of wire fraud, as well as …
Read More »Musicians on Musicians: Lorde & David Byrne
I t takes only a few minutes after they meet for Lorde and David Byrne to get in sync. The pop star, 24, and the elder statesman, 69, are on the rooftop of a photo studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on a windy Sunday afternoon. Both are dressed in stylishly low-key …
Read More »Foo Fighters to Re-Open Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club
Foo Fighters will reopen beloved 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on Thursday after the venue was shuttered for 18 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tickets, which were limited to two per person, went on sale on Wednesday and quickly sold out to the intimate, surprise-announced show. The band also …
Read More »Khruangbin Detail North American Tour
Khruangbin have announced an extensive 2021 North American tour, as well as a few shows for 2022. The Texas psych-rock outfit already had a handful of summer and fall shows booked, including festival sets at Newport Jazz and Bonnaroo, plus multi-night stands at Stubb’s in Austin, Red Rocks in Morrison, …
Read More »Jason Isbell on the Art of the Livestream, Supporting Indie Record Stores, and That Feral Hogs Meme
First-round Grammy voting gets underway on September 30th and runs through October 12th. For our2021 Grammy preview issue, we asked a series of likely contenders for next year’s awards to reflect on their past experiences at the ceremony, look ahead to the future, and discuss the albums and singles that …
Read More »Usher Announces Las Vegas Residency for July 2021
Usher has announced a headlining Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, opening Friday, July 16th, 2021. Produced by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, the residency will host Usher in the 4,300-seat venue with a show that spans his two-decade career, featuring old hits as well as more …
Read More »Bob Dylan Announces Summer Tour With Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Bob Dylan has rolled out dates for a U.S. summer tour of arenas and amphitheaters where he’ll be joined by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and the Western swing trio the Hot Club of Cowtown. It kicks off June 4th in Bend, Oregon, at the Les Schwab Amphitheatre and …
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