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Lana Del Rey Teases New Song 'Happiness is a Butterfly'

Lana Del Rey Teases New Song ‘Happiness is a Butterfly’

By Hayden Wright

Lana Del Rey thrilled fans last year with her album Lust for Life and the singer has been making even more new music in the studio. Last night, Lana tweeted a 26-second snippet of her new song “Happiness is a Butterfly,” inspired by the apocryphal quote sometimes (incorrectly) attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne or Henry David Thoreau.

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Thirty Seconds to Mars Rave on New Song 'Rescue Me'

Thirty Seconds to Mars Rave on New Song ‘Rescue Me’

By Scott T. Sterling 

Thirty Seconds to Mars have got the drop.

The always ambitious rock outfit has incorporated EDM vibes into new song, “Rescue Me.”

Related: Thirty Seconds to Mars Detail New Album ‘America’

The earnest track finds frontman Jared Leto emoting all over the soaring track that features a rave-ready chorus and is ripe for DJ remixes.

“Rescue Me” is the latest advance from Thirty…

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Jack White Set for 'SNL' Musical Guest Appearance

Jack White Set for ‘SNL’ Musical Guest Appearance

By Scott T. Sterling 

Jack White is ready to rock your television set.

The Detroit guitar hero is set to serve as musical guest on Saturday Night Live on April 14.

Related: The History of Music on ‘SNL’: Go Behind the Scenes with Foo Fighters

White will be there promoting his new album, Boarding House Reach.

Comedian John Mulaney will host the show.

The SNLpost also reiterated that the show…

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Julian Casablacas and The Voidz Share New Song 'Pyramid of Bones'

Julian Casablacas and The Voidz Share New Song ‘Pyramid of Bones’

By Scott T. Sterling 

Julian Casablancas wants to rock you.

The Strokes singer’s other band, The Voidz, have shared a brand new song, “Pyramid of Bones.”

Related: Watch: Julian Casablancas & The Voidz Perform on ‘Corden’

The heavy and hard-driving new track features a kicky guitar reminiscent of latter-day Strokes with Casablancas’ vocals treated in a way that recalls classic Marilyn…

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What's the Song in the 'Westworld' Season 2 Trailer?

What’s the Song in the ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Trailer?

By Scott T. Sterling 

It’s not Nirvana, it’s HBO.

The second season of the premium cable network’s breakout show, Westworld, is set to debut on April 22. A new trailer for the show has dropped, and it features a song known and loved by millions, but in a very different form.

Related: What’s the Song in the New ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie Trailer?

When “Heart-Shaped Box” was first released in 1993,…

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Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Announces Solo Album 'Post Traumatic' with 2 New Songs

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Announces Solo Album ‘Post Traumatic’ with 2 New Songs

By Scott T. Sterling 

Mike Shinoda is going solo.

The Linkin Park leader has officially announced his debut solo album, Post Traumatic, set for release on June 15.

Related: Mike Shinoda Supports March For Our Lives: ‘Protect Kids, Not Guns’

Shinoda has shared the initial details of Post Traumatic on social media, sharing a handwritten press release with pre-sale and other information.

“It’s a…

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Chvrches Drop New Track 'Never Say Die': Listen

Chvrches Drop New Track ‘Never Say Die’: Listen

By Hayden Wright

Chvrches’ third studio album Love Is Dead drops in May, and to keep the pre-promotional hype going, the band continues to share new material. Today (March 29), Chvrches released “Never Say Die,” an intense electro track with Lauren Mayberry’s signature pop-friendly vocals.

Related: Chvrches Share New Song with the National’s Matt Berninger, ‘My Enemy’

Mayberry called the cut “one…

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Coldplay's Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow Share Sweet Family Photo

Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow Share Sweet Family Photo

By Scott T. Sterling 

Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow are the definition of ex-relationship goals.

The previously married couple who “consciously uncoupled” back in 2014 have revealed a new photo of the pair getting together for a family day with the kids.

Related: Coldplay’s Chris Martin Teaches Daughter to Play Beatles Song

Paltrow shared the image of the family,…

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Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Teases New Solo Song 'Crossing A Line'

Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Teases New Solo Song ‘Crossing A Line’

By Scott T. Sterling 

Mike Shinoda is “Crossing A Line.”

That’s the title of the Linkin Park leader’s new solo song, which is set to debut tomorrow (March 29).

Related: Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Shares New Music at Surprise Fan Meetup

Shinoda has teased the track with a video shared on social media. In the clip, he’s seen singing the song in various locales, including on a city street and behind…

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The History of Music on 'SNL': Go Behind the Scenes with Foo Fighters

The History of Music on ‘SNL’: Go Behind the Scenes with Foo Fighters

By Scott T. Sterling 

Saturday Night Live was there.

From the moment SNL debuted in 1975, the show has been at the vanguard of contemporary music.

With a storied history of artists including Prince, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones and countless more, Saturday Night Live has shared a new video chronicling the history of the show’s musical guests.

Related: Foo Fighters, Kevin Hart &…

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Garbage Detail 'Version 2.0' 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue

Garbage Detail ‘Version 2.0’ 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue

By Scott T. Sterling 

Garbage are throwing it back to 1998.

Shirley Manson and company have detailed the forthcoming 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of the band’s second album, Version 2.0.

Related: Garbage Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With Onstage Proposal

The album, originally released May 11, 1998, featured a slew of hit singles, including “Push It,” “Special” and “I Think I’m Paranoid.”

“Vers…

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Watch: Julian Casablancas & The Voidz Perform on 'Corden'

Watch: Julian Casablancas & The Voidz Perform on ‘Corden’

By Hayden Wright

Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas and his band The Voidz appeared on The Late Late Show last night to perform their moody single “Qyurryus.” The song appears on the band’s second album Virtue, and couldn’t be further from the infectious pop-rock lead single “Leave It In My Dreams.”

Related: Watch: Julian Casablancas and The Voidz Perform ‘Leave It In My Dreams’

The Voidz’…

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Gorillaz Debut 'Hollywood,' Promise New Album 'Very Soon'

Gorillaz Debut ‘Hollywood,’ Promise New Album ‘Very Soon’

By Annie Reuter

Gorillaz fans in Chile got an early listen to a brand new song called “Hollywood.” During a performance in Santiago the group debuted the song which features a guest verse from Snoop Dogg — only, the rapper wasn’t there for the unveiling.

Related: Gorillaz’ Jamie Hewlett Promises New Album In 2018

To compensate, Gorillaz inserted Snoop’s part into the mix as they performed. “See…

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Living Longer Through Live Music: Concerts Are Good for Your Health

Living Longer Through Live Music: Concerts Are Good for Your Health

By Scott T. Sterling 

The next time someone complains about the amount of money you eagerly spend on concert tickets to see your favorite artists, just remind them that you’re investing in your health.

A new study has revealed a direct link between regular concert attendance and a longer life expectancy.

Related: Jack White Bans Phones at Shows for ‘100 Percent Human Experience’

The…

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James Corden's Third 'Carpool Karaoke' Special is in the Works

James Corden’s Third ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Special is in the Works

By Hayden Wright

James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke is a viral sensation that just won’t quit: It remains a tentpole attraction of his Late Late Show broadcast, spawned an Apple Music spinoff and two primetime specials on CBS, both of which won Emmy Awards. The late-night funnyman will return with a third primetime Carpool Karaoke special next month that promises more huge stars, big hits and…

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Rise Against Reveal North American Tour Dates with AFI

Rise Against Reveal North American Tour Dates with AFI

By Scott T. Sterling 

Rise Against is hitting the road.

The Chicago band is teaming up with AFI and special guests Anti-Flag to rock across the North American continent on the Mourning In Amerika Tour.

Related: Rise Against Debut ‘House on Fire’ Video

The tour kicks off in Canada, with Rise Against playing the 77 Montréal festival in Montréal on July 27 before heading to Toronto with AFI and…

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3 Doors Down, Collective Soul and Soul Asylum Announce Summer Tour

3 Doors Down, Collective Soul and Soul Asylum Announce Summer Tour

By Hayden Wright

This summer, 3 Doors Down will hit the road with Collective Soul for the Rock & Roll Express Summer Tour. Soul Asylum will also join the tour on select dates. The three brands will bring their signature takes on rock to cities across the country in July, August and September.

Related: 3 Doors Down Manager Explains Decision to Play Trump Inauguration

The final date (September 27…

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