Rogue Wave – Permalight
Zach Rogue and crew make the album people have been waiting for, and experience the ups and downs of being both critically-acclaimed and fan-adored. Permalight is a step forward in both senses – stream it here in full and decide for yourself.
Citizen Cope – The RainWater LP
His one-of-a-kind voice and deeply personal lyrics have helped Citizen Cope quietly win the hearts of millions of Americans. Click through for this exclusive acoustic session with Cope, and watch as he performs tracks off his new album The RainWater LP.
Preservation Hall – Benefit Album
Over the last year, more than 20 of American music’s most exciting artists traveled to Preservation Hall in New Orleans to collaborate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on classic New Orleans repertoire. The end result is a timeless and joyous celebration of New Orleans music. Proceeds from the sale of the project will benefit Preservation Hall and The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program.
Watch Ringo Get His Starr
Ringo Starr will be presented with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Watch LIVE video of the event, from Hollywood Blvd in sunny Los Angeles, CA. Webcast begins at 7pm PST tonight, Monday 2/8.
O.A.R. – Rain Or Shine – Exclusive New Interview
It was the show that almost didn’t happen, as violent storms overtook Chicago on the second night of O.A.R.’s summer two-fer in the park. The 4 disk Rain or Shine box set is a tribute to the fans who hung tough and rode out the storm. Click through for our exclusive interview with O.A.R.
Dave Matthews Band – Europe 2009
2009 was an unforgettable year for Dave Matthews Band. Coming off the tragic loss of saxman Leroi Moore in 2008, the band rebounded with the terrific, Grammy-nominated album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King and set off to Europe to perform a string of summer dates that fans agree were nothing short of legendary.
That tour has been captured for posterity in the form of the Europe 2009 box set, out today.
Live From Bonnaroo 2009 DVD
Take in the sights and sounds of Bonnaroo 2009 – without a doubt one of the top festivals of the year. Watch headliners Phish and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, and the Beastie Boys. Catch the incredible Rafael Saadiq, The Decemberists, and Ben Harper, along with up-and-comers Phoenix, Zac Brown Band, and Passion Pit. And don’t miss the one and only Snoop Dogg. Pop in this DVD and pretend it’s June all over again.
Rihanna – Rated R
Rihanna had the kind of year that would send most people into hiding, never to face the public eye again. But rather than retreat, the Barbados-born beauty hit the studio hard and emerged with Rated R, a new album full of in-your-face tracks that should keep the clubs burning for most of 2010. She kicked off her new world tour in London earlier this month – click through for an exclusive video from that special Nokia event.
John Mayer – Battle Studies
John Mayer’s new studio album already has the blogs abuzz over its mix of acoustic and electric songs. Which are better? Decide for yourself. Watch John perform LIVE this Thursday at 8pm ET on a special Live on Letterman event.
Wyclef Jean – From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion
Watch Wyclef perform live in the Street Date studios, and hear him talk about creating the tracks on his new mixtape album with DJ Drama. From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion is in stores now.
