Taylor Swift says that her meteoric rise hasn't been all pleasant. Speaking with Zane Lowe on his Apple Music podcast, Swift says she feels she's being watched by critics who want her to do "something problematic." "Something that scares me a little bit is how valuable it would be to find something that I've done wrong, or to find something that is problematic about me," she began. more...
Faith No More have released the music video for "Separation Anxiety," the fourth single from their latest album, Sol Invictus. The video features footage culled from the 1955 film Dementia. According to Rolling Stone, the "track's tense, pounding guitars and drums alongside Mike Patton's hoarse whisper pair well with the eerie footage . . ." more...
Journey singer Arnel Pineda has signed a multi-record deal with Imagen Records. He'll release his debut, Sounds of Christmas on December 18, and a full-length debut in 2016. "I am pleased and honoured to have the opportunity to sign with Imagen Records for my solo projects such as my new Christmas record, and my full-length solo album coming out next in 2016," Pinel said. more...
Paramore have parted ways with bassist Jeremy Davis. Now vocalist Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York are the only current members of the band. "Jeremy is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful," reads a statement from the band. "After taking time to consider how to move forward . . ." more...
AC/DC will return to North America on their Rock or Bust tour in 2016. The latest leg kicks off at Tacoma, Washington's Tacoma Dome on February 2, and wraps two months later at NYC's Madison Square Garden on April 4. The band spent much of 2015 on the road with gigs across the U.S., Europe and Australia. more...