News from 'y' artists
May
18
Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition through social networking site Twitter
Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition through social networking site Twitter
Yoko Ono is judging an online poetry competition t
Mar
30
All Points West Organizers Announce Second Annual Lineup
It's official: All Points West has survived to its second year. The Liberty State Park festival essentially the east coast version of Coachella,
Mar
30
Arcade Fire Re-Record 'Wake Up' For 'Wild Things' Trailer
The hip music quotient of Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are adaptation (a silver-screen version soundtracked by Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Kare
Mar
20
Abstract Rude Readies Solo Debut
Rhymesayers have signed Abstract Rude, and plan to release his solo debut, Rejuvenation, on May 5. The longtime underground rap icon has been a part o
Mar
19
Live Review: Yelle – The El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
You need not possess a command of Française to appreciate the cheeky antics of Yelle, née Julie Budet, a petite pop powerhouse who sings of
Mar
6
'Beatles: Rock Band' Game Gets Release Date
Apple Corps, Harmonix and MTV Games have set a September 9 release date for their highly-anticipated videogame, The Beatles: Rock Band. The first play
Feb
27
Live Yanni Special Coming To PBS
It's been four years since Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Yanni took to the stage, but now fans will be able to catch a brand new perform
Feb
19
Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction Among Sasquatch! Headliners
The eighth annual Sasquatch! Music Festival has been set for May 23-25 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA. The three-day event will be headlined
Feb
19
Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Addiction Among Sasquatch! Headliners
The eighth annual Sasquatch! Music Festival has been set for May 23-25 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA. The three-day event will be headlined
Jan
14
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees, including Metallica, Run-D.M.C., Jeff Beck, Wanda Jackson and Bobby Womack.
Jan
14
Astralwerks Readies Benefit Record
Astralwerks has set February 24 as the release date of Heroes, a benefit album for War Child. The worldwide charity helps war-torn children with impro
Nov
3
Jay-Z Successor Reportedly Commits Suicide
According to numerous reports, Def Jam's executive vice president, Shakir Stewart, died of an apparent suicide on Saturday, November 1. Stewart w
Oct
22
Live Review: Iceland Airwaves (Part Two) - Reykjavik, Iceland
To give you an idea of how rejuvenated I felt at the tail end of Iceland's Airwaves fest crippling jetlag and all well, let's just say I cou
Oct
8
David Byrne, Tom Waits Among Confirmed N.A.S.A. Appearances
N.A.S.A., the beat-chopping production duo of Squeak E. Clean (Spike Jonze's brother, Sam Spiegel) and DJ Zegon (pro skater Ze Gonzales), has fin
Sep
12
Yes Relaunch Tour With Tribute Band Singer
With vocalist Jon Anderson still recovering from acute respiratory failure, Yes has decided to spark its 40th anniversary tour with Benoit David a Yes
Aug
15
Young Jeezy Reveals 'Recession' Tracklisting
Young Jeezy has finalized the tracklisting for his latest full-length, The Recession. Due out September 2 through CTE/Def Jam, it features 18 new trac
Aug
15
Yelle Plots Major Headlining Tour
Yelle has finally scheduled a full-on U.S. tour, a follow-up to her successful spring run. The headlining club trek jumps off on October 7 in Dallas a
Aug
12
Yung Berg Facing Drug, Menacing Charges
New York City police arrested Yung Berg on Saturday, charging the rapper with menacing in the 2nd degree and unlawful possession of marijuana. A limo