Tony Conrad, Pioneering Musician and Filmmaker, Dead at 76

Tony Conrad, an artist, experimental filmmaker, composer and influential figure in the world of avant-garde, minimalist and drone music, died Saturday. He was 76. The Buffalo News confirmed Conrad’s death – he taught at the University of Buffalo’s media study department since 1976 – adding that Conrad had been suffering…

Vince Neil Cited for Battery in Las Vegas Scuffle

Vince Neil was cited for battery following an incident Thursday in Las Vegas where the Mötley Crüe singer allegedly assaulted a woman who was seeking actor Nicolas Cage’s autograph. A Las Vegas police spokesperson confirmed that Neil was under investigation after the woman told police that Neil came up from behind…

Deep Purple on Ritchie Blackmore’s Absence, Meeting Dr. Dre at Rock Hall

In February, Deep Purple co-founder Ritchie Blackmore announced that he would not be attending this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony due to the unwillingness of the current band to perform with him. “We have to accept that there are personalities that don’t see eye-to-eye in our history,” drummer…

See Pearl Jam Pay Tribute to Cheap Trick With ‘Surrender’ Cover

While Cheap Trick were busy being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a Brooklyn ceremony, Pearl Jam, longtime fans of the In Color band, were down in Fort Lauderdale opening up their 25th anniversary tour. To pay tribute to the newest additions to the Rock Hall, Eddie Vedder and…

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d1b7a6b9970c-150wiHow to visually promote your music, get a record placement, and achieve success using inbound permission based marketing to fans, are just a few of the useful tips we have for the independently minded DIY artists out there this week.